Teen OCD Treatment
For adolescents aged 12–17
- Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder in teens
- Learn coping and self-calming skills
- Face fears in a safe and compassionate environment
- Make positive change that lasts
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As many as 1 in 200 children and teens in the US experience OCD.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by a stressful cycle of obsessions, anxiety, and compulsions (or rituals) that can disrupt every area of a teen’s life. Unfortunately, the more a teen practices such rituals, the worse their condition can get. The good news is that OCD is treatable, and Avery’s House can help.
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Avery’s House is a set of three homelike teen mental health treatment facilities in Boise, Idaho and Apache Junction and Fountain Hills, Arizona. Our specialized professionals work with adolescents to evaluate, diagnose, and address various mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. We provide a nonjudgmental and LGBTQA+-friendly environment where teens can safely begin or continue treatment.
What causes OCD?
As with many other mental health disorders, there is no definitive cause of OCD. Some teens may develop compulsive behaviors to cope with the anxiety and stress of their obsessions. Risk factors that increase a child’s risk of developing OCD include the following:
- 🧬 Genetics: A family history of OCD or mental health issues can increase the likelihood of OCD in teens.
- 🧠 Brain chemistry: Imbalances in serotonin and other chemicals can lead to OCD symptoms.
- ⚠️ Learned behaviors: Teens may pick up OCD behaviors from family or as a way to manage anxiety.
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Common symptoms of OCD in teens
OCD isn’t always easy to detect because it often develops slowly, worsening over time. Obsessive-compulsive behaviors are often illogical, excessive, disruptive, and time-consuming. Here are some common signs of OCD in adolescents:
- 🔒 Checking rituals: Repeatedly checking that things are locked, clean, or adequately arranged.
- 🚪 Difficulty leaving the house: Feeling compelled to complete a routine before going out.
- 🧼 Repetitive handwashing: Washing hands excessively, sometimes causing damaged or bleeding skin.
- 📦 Hoarding objects: Collecting items they can’t seem to let go of, even if they don’t need them.
- 🔢 Counting or symmetry needs: An urge for exact order, symmetry, or to count things to feel calm.
Avery’s House promotes healing and growth through the work of our team and the excellence of our program.
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Our approach to treating OCD in teens
- 🧠 Comprehensive assessment: We start by learning about each teen’s unique symptoms and needs to create a personalized care plan.
- 🔄 Gradual exposure therapy: Teens practice facing their fears without giving in to compulsions, helping reduce the power of OCD.
- 🤝 Family involvement: Parents are included in the process and learn ways to support their teen’s progress at home.
- 🌿 Stress management skills: Teens learn simple techniques to handle anxiety and build healthy daily routines.
- 📅 Continued support: We offer follow-up care to ensure teens feel confident and supported after treatment.
Therapeutic services included
While we tailor treatment plans to best reflect each teen’s challenges, strengths, and goals, the following are common services included:
- Weekly individual sessions
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Art therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Pharmacotherapy
- Family therapy
- Community-based activities
- Music therapy
- Case management
- Medication management
- Schooling options