Adolescent Mental Health Treatment in Colorado
In-person and Online Across Colorado
When Life Feels Like Too Much
When Being an Adolescent Feels Like Too Much
Adolescence has always been challenging, but for many teens today, it’s more than just growing pains.
It can look like:
- Anxiety that doesn’t go away
- Sudden anger or emotional shutdown
- Withdrawal from friends or family
- Trouble focusing, sleeping, or staying motivated
- Feeling overwhelmed, numb, or stuck
What may seem like moodiness or defiance is often something deeper. And if your gut says something isn’t right, you don’t have to wait for it to get worse
Understanding What Teens Are Carrying Today
Today’s adolescents are navigating constant pressure—from school, relationships, identity, and social media.
Many don’t have the language to explain what they’re feeling. What shows up as avoidance, irritability, or disengagement may actually be stress, fear, or emotional exhaustion.
At Griffith Centers, we meet teens where they are—without judgment—and help them begin to understand and process what they’re experiencing.
When Bullying Doesn’t Stop After School
Support for Teens Facing Peer or Online Harm
Whether it’s happening in the hallway or in a group chat, bullying today can follow teens everywhere. For kids who are still figuring out who they are, that kind of constant judgment and pressure can be overwhelming—and damaging.
We support teens who are being bullied, those navigating toxic online spaces, and those whose own behaviors are hurting others. Our goal is to rebuild self-worth, emotional safety, and healthier boundaries.
Every teen deserves to feel safe—in their body, in their school, and in their community.
Understanding Teens with IEPs, 504 Plans, and Learning Differences
Because Emotional Support Matters Just as Much as Academic Support
School can be exhausting when a teen constantly feels misunderstood or behind. Therapy can be a critical space for teens with learning differences to process stress, build confidence, and advocate for their needs.
If your teen has an IEP or 504 Plan—or is struggling in ways that school accommodations alone don’t address—we’re here to help. We offer collaborative care and can work alongside school staff when needed.
What Are Common Mental Health Issues in Teens?
Teens can experience a wide range of mental health challenges, including:
- Anxiety and chronic stress
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and PTSD
- Behavioral challenges or emotional dysregulation
- Social withdrawal or isolation
- Self-esteem and identity struggles
- School-related stress or burnout
These experiences are more common than many realize—and with the right support, they are treatable.
How Do I Know If My Teen Needs Professional Help?
It’s not always easy to know when to step in—but there are signs to look for.
You may want to consider professional support if your teen is:
- Showing persistent changes in mood or behavior
- Struggling to function at school or at home
- Withdrawing from relationships or activities they once enjoyed
- Expressing feelings of hopelessness or distress
- Engaging in risky or harmful behaviors
If something feels off, it’s worth paying attention. Early support can make a meaningful difference.
What Types of Treatment Are Available for Adolescents?
At Griffith Centers, adolescent mental health treatment is tailored to each teen’s needs and personality.
We offer a range of approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and coping
- Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) for teens impacted by trauma
- Art and expressive therapy for nonverbal emotional processing
- In-home, in-school, and community-based therapy options
- Telehealth for flexible access to care
Our goal is to create a space where teens feel comfortable enough to open up—and supported enough to grow.
How Involved Are Parents in Teen Treatment?
Parents and caregivers play an important role in the healing process.
While therapy provides teens with a private, safe space, we also:
- Offer parent guidance and support
- Help improve communication within the family
- Work collaboratively to create a more stable, supportive environment at home
The level of involvement depends on the teen’s needs, but our goal is always to strengthen the support system around them.
We Take Insurance
Care That Honors the Whole Teen
Griffith Centers Has Been Serving Colorado Youth for Over 98 Years
We’re not a private practice focused on numbers. We’re a nonprofit that’s walked beside Colorado youth and families for nearly a century—especially in moments of crisis, system involvement, or trauma.
We offer therapy for teens in a range of settings—in-office, virtual, in-home, and community-based—because real life doesn’t happen in a controlled environment. We go where healing is possible.
Whether your teen is navigating anxiety, trauma, family conflict, or something they can’t quite name yet, we’re here.
Approaches That Actually Reach Adolescents
Because Connection Comes Before Change
Teens don’t respond to lectures. They respond to being seen. Our clinicians build trust first—then offer tools that actually help teens cope, communicate, and grow.
We use developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed modalities tailored to each teen’s needs:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): To help reframe negative thought patterns and manage stress
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): To build emotional regulation and interpersonal skills
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT): For teens impacted by trauma, instability, or bullying
Art and Expressive Therapy: A creative, nonverbal way to process difficult emotions
Family and Parent Support: To repair strained relationships and create more understanding at home
PASA Program Support: Individualized services that promote skill development, community integration, and increased independence for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
We don’t treat teens like cases. We support them as individuals—with strengths, fears, and a future that matters.
A Safe Space to Be Real
And Start Moving Toward Something Better
Your teen is not a problem to solve. They’re a person trying to make sense of big emotions, changing relationships, and an often confusing world.
We offer a space where teens can drop the mask, speak freely, and start discovering who they are—without fear of being judged or dismissed.
Healing is possible. Growth is real. Your teen doesn’t have to face this alone.
We’re here—when you’re ready to take the next step.
Where are Griffith Centers’ therapy services offered?
We provide outpatient mental and behavioral health services across Colorado, with offices in Northglenn, Buena Vista, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Greeley, and Grand Junction. We also offer therapy in homes, schools, and communities to meet clients where they are.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes! We offer telehealth therapy services to make support more accessible for individuals and families statewide. Virtual sessions are a flexible, convenient option for many of our clients.
What insurance do you accept?
Griffith Centers accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including:
- Medicaid
- Colorado Access
- CHP+ Colorado Access
- Colorado Community Health Alliance
- CHP+ Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- Health Colorado
- Northeast Health
- United Health Care
- Blue Cross Blue shield,
- TriWest
- Cigna
If you’re unsure whether your plan is accepted, feel free to contact us or check our Psychology Today profile for up-to-date insurance information.
What types of therapy do you offer for anxiety and other mental health concerns?
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, play therapy, and art therapy. We tailor each treatment plan to your specific needs and goals.
Who can receive therapy at Griffith Centers?
We serve children, teens, adults, and families throughout Colorado. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, trauma, school-related stress, or family challenges, we’re here to help with compassionate, trauma-informed care.
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Contact Info
Headquarters
10190 Bannock St. Suite 120
Northglenn, CO 80260
EIN: 84-0404251
Griffith Centers does not provide emergency mental health services. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact Colorado emergency services immediately.
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Griffith Centers holds the following licenses and certifications:
Council on Accreditation (COA) of Services for Families and Children, Inc.
Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
COGNIA (formerly known as AdvancED)
North Central Association of Schools
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)
For inquiries regarding our licenses and certifications, please contact us at info@griffithcenters.org.