Treatments we use
At Ohana, we offer youth mental health treatments backed by research and real-world experience. More importantly, we tailor treatments to you. Every family is unique, so we take the time to understand your specific needs before recommending a path forward. Whether your child is facing a short-term crisis or needs ongoing support, we’ll be by your side through it all.
When we begin working together, we’ll ask you to share information that helps us learn more about your child. You’ll meet with an Ohana evaluation specialist who will take a closer look, so we can make a thoughtful, accurate diagnosis. From there, we’ll explore a variety of adolescent mental health treatment options, with your input guiding the way.
Therapies we offer
If you wonder, “Does therapy actually help?”, we’re here to guide you through the answers. Our team chooses individual and group therapies proven to work for the issues your child is facing. Sometimes, we use just one approach. Other times, we combine different therapies for the best results.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT helps kids and teens understand how their thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. A therapist works with your child to recognize negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. CBT can help with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Parents may also be a part of the process.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
DBT is a type of CBT that focuses on helping your child manage strong emotions and difficult behaviors. It teaches skills to handle conflict, take responsibility, and change unhealthy behaviors. DBT can be especially helpful for children dealing with self-harm or suicidal thoughts. We offer both individual and group sessions.
Family therapy
Family therapy helps everyone in your family work better together. It can strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and support your child’s emotional growth. Sessions may include parents, siblings, grandparents, or anyone important in your child’s life.
Group therapy
Group therapy brings children together in sessions led by one or several therapists. In these safe, supportive spaces, kids and teens can learn from each other, share experiences, and build social skills. Groups often focus on topics like anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use.
Interpersonal therapy
This therapy allows your child to explore how relationships with others affect their mood and behavior. It teaches healthy ways to express feelings, solve problems, and connect with others. Although we often use it to treat depression, it can help with a variety of challenges. Interpersonal therapy is usually short-term.
Treatments supporting parenting
Parents play a key role in their child’s healing. That’s why we offer support just for you. Because when you feel confident and supported, your child benefits too.
Collaborative problem solving
This approach encourages parents and children to work together to solve problems. Your child will gain important life skills related to flexibility and managing frustration. It promotes the idea that children do well if they can.
Incredible Years
This program helps you build a stronger relationship with your child, reduce harsh discipline, and support emotional and social development.
Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC)
MATCH is a flexible therapy model that treats common childhood challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior issues. It uses 33 practical modules tailored to your child’s needs.
Parent management training (PMT)
In PMT, parents learn tools to encourage positive behavior and set healthy limits. You’ll practice using praise, rewards, and consequences calmly and consistently.
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
SPACE helps parents learn how to support children with anxiety, phobias, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related challenges. You’ll learn how to respond positively and help your child build resilience — without needing to make major changes in their routine.
Lifestyle changes and skill-building
We’re big believers in mental fitness. That’s why we help your child with the lifestyle changes and skills they need to thrive. We’ll work on healthy habits related to sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, exercise, social connection, and more. Your child can also participate in strengths-finding and skill-building activities with parents or peers.
Art, music, and dance therapies
Creative therapies like art, music, and dance give children ways to express themselves when words are hard. These therapies can ease anxiety, build confidence, and help your child connect with others. We often use them alongside traditional therapies in our partial hospitalization, outpatient, and residential programs.
Medication and symptom management
For some children, medication, along with therapy, offers the best results. A doctor or nurse practitioner will work closely with you and your child to find the right medication and dose. This process takes time and may require frequent adjustments. We’ll stay with you every step of the way.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy helps children, teens, and young adults with the skills they need for everyday life. It might include support for sensory processing (sensitivity to sounds, textures, or lights) or routines for organization and self-care.
