As a parent or other caregiver, it’s difficult to see your child or teen struggle and not be able to help. Too often the first solution we turn to is medication, but other options like talk therapy, nutrition, and exercise can be just as important in helping your child feel their best.
In many cases, the best approach to care is an integrative one, combining different types of treatment to address your child as a whole person. Their mental, emotional, and physical well-being are all connected, and taking this to heart often means faster, more effective results.
Here are some of the main ways we provide help for your child, adolescent, or teen:
Every child is unique in some way, and we center this by creating personalized plans of care. We adjust our approach based on their age, cognitive level, their ability to vocalize their issues, and more. If trauma is involved, we look carefully at all details, including the age the trauma was experienced.
Our initial evaluation will help us determine an appropriate approach to start with, and every aspect of our plan will be transparent, so that we can make sure we’re meeting your child and your family’s needs, goals, and values, and adjusting as necessary.
Most importantly, we’ll create an atmosphere of trust and respect where your child and your family feel safe, free from judgment, and deserving of the best care possible.
“With the internet and social media today, you're not parenting alone. You're parenting with TikTok, you're parenting with Snapchat and a lot of other different forces have become more intrusive in your parenting. It’s confusing because the values at home and the values outside are different.”
— Monica McIntyre, Clinical Psychotherapist
We currently see children ages 6 and up, all the way up through adolescents and teens. Each of our team members has their own age range they focus on. To learn more about each of our providers and find the best fit for your child or teen, please call us at (720)738-8531 to discuss your family’s needs.
The need for mental health evaluation and treatment is often triggered by noticeable changes in a child’s behavior or attitudes. This can include changes in eating or sleeping habits, OCD-like behavior, angry outbursts, falling grades, or a change in attitude towards school, friends or family. If you’ve noticed anything that concerns you, please call us at (720)738-8531 to find out which of our treatment options might be best for your child.
Ballen Medical & Wellness is located in Centennial, just south of the Denver Tech Center. We see patients from all over the greater Denver area, as well as all over the United States. If you’re flying in from out of state, please contact us for local hotel discounts and other help with your arrangements.
Please be aware that we are a cash pay clinic. This enables us to spend more time with you and provide better care. We do not accept insurance, but we do offer superbills to help with out-of-network reimbursement. Please note: If this is an emergency, please dial 911 or visit your local emergency room. For all other inquiries, please use this form or call us at (720)698-9002.
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