Therapy
Why might my child need therapy?
Therapy isn’t just for people with severe or life threatening mental illness. Everyone can benefit from therapy!
But, typically, families seek help when things are going wrong. It could be that a toddler is fighting bedtime, a child seems withdrawn or quiet, a preteen is diagnosed with a chronic illness, a teen is acting out of character, or a young adult is struggling with studying effectively and being successful academically. There are many reasons that families participate in therapy, tied to physical health, developmental milestones, emotions, behaviors, relationships or functioning at home or school.
At Nautilus Behavioral Health, we offer therapy to children, adolescents and young adults, ages 3 to 24 years, and their families. We also work with caregivers of youth outside of this age range (e.g., toddlers). As pediatric psychologists, we are able to address the interplay between your child’s mental and physical health.
What kinds of issues can be addressed in therapy?
Helping youth and families cope with acute or chronic physical health problems
Helping youth learn how to consistently follow complex medical regimens
Learning how to swallow pills and/or manage pill-swallowing anxiety
Helping youth learn why they take medication and go to the doctor
Providing support to siblings and parents of youth with acute and/or chronic physical health problems
Learning how to manage ADHD by working on impulse control, self-regulation, problem solving, organization and study skills
Helping caregivers learn to manage children’s problem behaviors
Strengthening basic routines, such as sleep training, homework and chores
Working with families on decreasing conflict and improving communication
Developing better social relationships and decreasing negative peer interactions
Coping with major life changes or transitions, like moving, changing schools, parental divorce or parental military deployment
Dealing with significant stressors, such as being in a car accident, witnessing/surviving violence or losing a loved one
Learning to manage difficult emotions, like anxiety, depression, and anger
Learning new ways of coping with stress and emotions to decrease substance use, self-injury and other unhelpful strategies
Helping youth identify and use their strengths, to build self-confidence and increase success
How do I request therapy services?
The prospect of seeking support can be overwhelming. We want to make the process of engaging in therapy as easy as possible. If you think therapy may be helpful for your family, the most efficient way to request services is to complete a New Client Submission Form by clicking here. Alternatively, you can call 904-432-3321 and leave a detailed message on our secure voicemail system, including your name, phone number, and email address. Please be sure to note whether your concerns are of an urgent nature in your message.
Once an intake appointment becomes available, we will reach out to you to schedule a phone consultation during which we will gather some additional information and ensure that we are a good fit for you and your family. If you decide that Nautilus Behavioral Health is a good match for you, you will then be asked to complete new patient paperwork. These forms must be completed prior to your first appointment This will help us better understand the issues your family is dealing with, your preferences for communication, and verify your insurance benefits (if applicable).
At Nautilus Behavioral Health, we will do our best to make the process of requesting therapy simple, efficient and stress-free.