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ADHD Therapy in Rockville, Maryland
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At You First Health and Wellness Services LLC, we specialize in offering psychiatric mental health services in Rockville, Maryland, to children and adolescents. These years are formative to their development and thus strongly impact their future. Additionally, people at this age deal with pressures and challenges that they may need assistance in understanding and coping with. Our staff members are trained in working with young people. With their years of combined experience in behavioral health care, parents can rest assured their children are in good hands. We accept most insurance and self-pay.
Our psychiatric mental health services may be availed through telepsychiatry.
We offer the following services.
ADHD
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behavioral health issues diagnosed in childhood that often lasts into a person's adulthood. Individuals with this condition may experience challenges in concentration, controlling impulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity. Treatments for this condition are a combination of behavior therapy and medication. Parents may also undergo training to help them learn how to support their children in managing their symptoms outside of the therapy session setting.
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Depression
Depression is more than just sadness or loneliness. It is a condition that is experienced differently by individuals that have it. And that's why anyone who has depressive symptoms are highly encouraged to undergo treatment. With it, a customized treatment plan will be created to address their unique needs, making sessions focus more on the client's individual experiences. Treatment may be a mixture of therapy that addresses negative thoughts and behaviors and medication that promotes symptom management.
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a behavioral disorder that is characterized by mood fluctuations from extreme highs to lows. What makes it different from mood swings is that it is recurrent and affects a person's ability to function, create sound judgments, and quality of relationships. The treatment of this condition is a mixture of psychotherapy and medication, as well as other procedures if the former two have not been seen as effective. Learning how to adapt to the condition plays an important factor in treatment and thus, it is given due focus on sessions.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Contrary to popular belief, OCD is not just about individuals preferring cleanliness or orderliness on their for their things or surroundings. It is a serious mental health condition that is marked by obsessiveness and compulsiveness. Meaning the repeated thoughts are behaviors that are not of one's volition but are compelled by the condition. Individuals with OCDs’ ability to function is generally affected as are other personal and relationship factors. Treatment is highly individualized, which usually constitutes therapy, medication, or a combination of the two.
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Oppositional Defiance
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a condition that is generally diagnosed in childhood and can last throughout one's lifetime. This condition may cause a person to challenge persons with authority, most commonly parents or teachers. Individuals with this condition may display purposeful behavior and aggression. Being defiant, argumentative, and being hard to converse with are some of its most common signs. To address the symptoms, they may undergo therapy, social skills training to address behavioral issues, and medication to manage other underlying conditions. Parents will also undergo parent training and are taught behavior management strategies to help reduce their children's misbehavior.
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Anger Management
Anger is a normal human emotion. However, what makes it a problem is when one experiences anger intensely and more often, even due to small issues. Anger does not only affect one's emotions and relationships, but it may also affect one's physical health. The goal of anger management is not to alleviate anger, but to manage the emotional and physiological arousal that is associated with anger. It, instead, seeks to determine triggers for anger and find ways to manage them more effectively. Anger management therapy usually includes behavioral therapy, which helps clients learn essential coping skills and family therapy to help families improve communication.
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Self-Esteem
A healthy self-esteem is critical to a person's psychosocial well-being. However, low self-esteem among younger people can be particularly challenging as they are adjusting to different changes in life. They are in a period of exploration of their potential and interests and having low self-esteem might affect the way they view their abilities and self-image, which can hamper their willingness to try out things.
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Self-Injury
Self-injury is usually related to underlying behavioral health issues. To address it, the professional and client work together to understand the triggers and reasons behind the self-injury and treat and manage them. The treatment that will be provided depends on the condition of the client. However, individual therapy is usually provided and family therapy is offered to the client and family members. This way, they can work together in supporting the client throughout their journey toward treatment.
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Sleep or Insomnia
Sleep is important for children and adolescents since they are in they are developing physically, emotionally, and socially. They need to get ample rest and be re-energized so they may have the ability to perform their various activities. Many young people are diagnosed with sleep disorders and insomnia, which can affect their sleep quality. Sleep deprivation can affect their ability to function, decision making, concentration, and more. It is also found to have adverse effects on other underlying health conditions. Sleep disorders and insomnia symptoms differ in each individual. However, common treatments for this condition are behavioral changes, medications, and breathing support exercises.
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Stress
Children and adolescents, while young, usually have a lot on their plates. Not to mention the unique pressures and challenges they face as they grow and develop into adulthood. Addressing stress among young people is often a combination of parental support and therapy. We guide parents so they would learn how to listen and communicate with their children, letting them know that their parents are there whenever they need help. Therapy is also provided, so underlying problems may be identified, promoting an understanding of their situation and finding ways to manage them.
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Trauma and PTSD
Childhood trauma, when not properly addressed, can be carried through adulthood. That's why it should be addressed as soon as possible. Trauma and PTSD are often associated with flashbacks and unpleasant emotions. The goals of therapy in these conditions are to improve clients' symptoms, restore healthy self-esteem, and promote the learning of coping skills. Therapy modalities differ for each client but their overall function is to gradually improve the client's ability to manage symptoms and improve negative thoughts.
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Medication Management
Medication Management services involve the comprehensive management of medications prescribed to individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions. Our services ensure that individuals under our care will receive the correct medication in the right dosage. We also ensure that medications are being used effectively and safely to treat their condition. With our professionals, we are ready to develop a personalized medication plan that meets their unique needs and preferences, as well as educate them on how to manage their medications properly to improve their overall quality of life.
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60 Minutes Diagnostic Evaluation
The purpose of this service is to provide an accurate diagnosis of the individual's condition, which is essential for developing an effective treatment plan. During the 60 minutes diagnostic evaluation, a licensed and experienced mental health professional will conduct a clinical interview with the individual to gather information about their symptoms, medical history, and any relevant environmental or social factors. Once the evaluation is complete, our mental health professional will provide the individual with a diagnosis and recommendations for treatment, as our services provide a roadmap for effective treatment and recovery.
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ADHD TESTING
Our ADHD testing service offers a detailed evaluation to determine if you or your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Using a combination of assessments, interviews, and standardized tests, we provide a thorough diagnosis to guide effective treatment plans. This evaluation helps in understanding specific challenges related to attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and paves the way for tailored interventions that can significantly improve daily functioning and quality of life.
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