I Think My Child Needs A Therapist – Where do I Start?

You can start by contacting us! We will learn more about your child’s condition and recommend a therapist based on your needs. Whether you want in-person therapy or teletherapy, we have a licensed therapist available to help them.

We pride ourselves in our ability to provide quick access to care. Unlike most clinics, you can get an appointment with us within a week! Just call us today and we can help! 414-276-3122 or email us at referrals@mhawisconsin.org

What do Child and Teen Therapists Do?

Mental illness isn’t limited by any demographic, even age. Everyone is susceptible — including children and teens. At American Behavioral clinics, we have therapists who specialize in and care for the mental and emotional well-being of children and teens.
Although young children and teens can have similar mental health issues as adults, the symptoms of these conditions may manifest in different ways and therefore need to be treated differently than adults. From parent-child interaction therapy to play therapy and pediatric psychiatry, our therapists are well versed in different methods to help your child develop new coping mechanisms and thought patterns that will serve them well into adulthood.

How do I know My Child or Teen needs Therapy?

Parents tend to get a feeling that their child or teen isn’t their normal self, or just not acting right, but just can’t put a finger on what exactly is wrong with their child. It can be frustrating and feel like there is no one to turn to. Typically, when we see children, they have some of these behaviors

• Excessive Sadness/Tearfulness
• Excessive Angry Outbursts
• Drastic Mood Swings
• Social Withdrawal/Isolation
• Alcohol, Drug or Substance Abuse
• Excessive Grief
• Not Eating/Refusing to Eat
• Decreased interest in activities they enjoyed