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Austin Center for Teens

Teen Mental Health Treatment in Austin, Texas

Evidence-based residential mental health care for teens age 12–17
Individualized treatment plans built around each adolescent’s needs
Licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and 24/7 clinical support
Luxury private rooms and a pet-friendly environment built for real comfort
Same-day admissions and most major insurance accepted

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ABOUT US

Welcome to Austin Center for Teens

When your teen is struggling, every day matters – and finding the right help shouldn’t feel impossible. Austin Center for Teens is a brand-new mental health treatment facility built for adolescents ages 12 to 17 across Texas. Whether your teen needs residential care, outpatient support, or virtual therapy, we offer personalized treatment in a setting that feels more like home than a hospital.

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why choose us

Why Families Choose Austin Center for Teens

We’re a new kind of teen mental health facility in Austin, Texas – purpose-built for adolescents and designed to feel less clinical and more like a place your teen can actually rest, open up, and start to heal.

A Brand-New Austin Facility

Our campus is newly built and designed from the ground up for teen mental health care – not

retrofitted from an older space.

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Luxury Private & Shared Rooms

Calm, dignified rooms that feel more like a private retreat than a

treatment center, so your teen can actually rest.

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Genuinely Pet-Friendly

Teens can bring their own pet during residential treatment, and family pets are welcome during

visits, coordinated in advance.

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Same-Day Admissions Available

In many cases, we can verify insurance, complete a clinical

assessment, and admit your teen the same day.

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24/7 Confidential Support

Our admissions and clinical teams are available around the clock in a 24/7 stabilization environment

built for adolescent safety.

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Personalized Treatment Plans

No two teens arrive with the same story – and no two

leave with the same plan. Every treatment plan is built around your teen.

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Levels of Care

Levels of Care for Teens Ages 12–17

Teen Male Residential Treatment

24/7 stabilization for teen boys ages 12–17 in a dedicated area of our campus, with luxury rooms, daily therapy, on-site academics, and full clinical support.

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Teen Female Residential Treatment

The same clinical intensity for teen girls ages 12–17 in a separate female-only area, giving residents privacy, structure, and safety to focus on healing.

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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Three to five afternoons or evenings per week of group, individual, and family therapy for teens who need significant support while living at home.

Outpatient Program (OP)

One to two therapy sessions per week – individual, family, or both – as a step-down from IOP or standalone care for mild to moderate symptoms.

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Virtual Therapy

Secure video therapy for teens and families across Texas who can’t easily reach our Austin campus, or who need consistent support from home.

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what we treat

Mental Health Conditions We Treat

Our clinical team treats the full range of adolescent mental health concerns. If your teen is showing signs of any of the following, we can help.

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Anxiety

Persistent worry, panic, or fear that interferes with school, sleep, friendships, or daily routines.

Depression

Ongoing sadness, hopelessness, low energy, or loss of interest in the things your teen used to enjoy.

Trauma & PTSD

Lingering symptoms from a traumatic experience - flashbacks, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or avoidance.

ADHD

Difficulty focusing, regulating impulses, or managing emotions in ways that affect school and home life.

Bipolar Disorder

Significant mood swings between depressive lows and elevated or irritable highs.

Mood Disorders

A range of conditions where mood feels unmanageable, inconsistent, or out of proportion to circumstances.

OCD

Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that take over your teen’s day.

Self-Harm

Intentional self-injury used as a coping mechanism for overwhelming emotions.

Suicidal Ideation

Thoughts of self-harm or suicide. If your teen is in immediate crisis, please call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Insomnia

Chronic trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested - often tied to anxiety, mood, or trauma.

Personality Disorders

Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that disrupt your teen’s relationships and sense of self.

Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders

Conditions involving distortions in thinking, perception, or reality, which require specialized adolescent care.

Co-Occurring Disorders

A combination of mental health conditions that are treated together rather than separately.

therapy Options

Our Approach to Teen Mental Health Treatment

Therapy at Austin Center for Teens starts with listening. Every teen who walks through our doors brings their own history, their own struggles, and their own strengths – and our job is to build a treatment plan around them, not the other way around.

We blend evidence-based clinical methods with creative, experiential, and holistic therapies that meet teens where words sometimes can’t reach. Some teens open up faster in art therapy or with an equine partner than they ever would in a traditional office. We make room for both.

Evidence-Based Therapy Methods

Holistic & Experiential Therapies

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist that form the backbone of every treatment plan.

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Family Therapy

Sessions that help parents, siblings, and teens repair communication and rebuild the patterns that support long-term progress at home.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A structured, practical approach that helps teens reshape the thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and self-defeating behavior.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthy relationships – especially helpful for intense emotional swings.

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Motivational Interviewing

A collaborative style that helps teens find their own reasons to change, rather than feeling pushed into it. Learn More →

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

A blend of mindfulness practice and cognitive therapy that helps teens stay present and break out of rumination loops.

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Hypnotherapy

A focused, relaxed therapeutic state used to help teens process anxiety, sleep difficulties, or trauma responses.

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Yoga

Gentle movement and breath practice that helps teens regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their bodies.

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Art Therapy

A creative outlet that lets teens externalize feelings they may not have words for yet.

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Music Therapy

Whether listening, writing, or playing, music gives teens a way to access and process emotions traditional therapy sometimes can’t reach.

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Equine Therapy

Working with horses builds trust, emotional awareness, and confidence in a way few other therapies can match. Learn More →

Breathwork Therapy

Specific breathing techniques that help teens calm their nervous systems in real time – a skill they can use long after treatment ends. Learn More →

Adventure Therapy

Hiking, outdoor challenges, and group experiences in Central Texas that build resilience and genuine peer connection.

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Inside Our Austin, Texas Facility

Explore Our Austin Teen Mental Health Facility

Our single campus in Austin was designed from the ground up for teen mental health treatment. Male and female residential teens are housed in separate, dedicated areas of the same facility – giving each group the privacy and structure they need while keeping our clinical team close at hand.

Rooms feel more like a private retreat than a treatment center. Common areas invite connection without forcing it. Outdoor spaces give teens room to breathe, move, and decompress. And because the environment is pet-friendly, your teen doesn’t have to leave a beloved companion behind during one of the hardest seasons of their life.

Everything – residential care, IOP, outpatient services, and virtual therapy – operates from this one Austin location. That means consistent care, one clinical team, and a smoother experience for your family from intake through aftercare.

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How to Get Started

Mental Health Conditions We Treat

We’ve kept our admissions process simple, fast, and human. Same-day admissions are often possible when clinically appropriate.

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What to Expect

What to Expect From Treatment

You deserve a clear, honest picture of what this experience looks like for your family.

Typical Length of Stay

Most teens complete residential treatment in 30 to 90 days, with length always determined by clinical progress rather than a fixed calendar. IOP usually runs 6 to 12 weeks.

Communication With Your Teen

Phone calls and family check-ins begin early and continue throughout treatment. You’ll have direct access to your teen’s care coordinator and weekly clinical updates.

Your Role in Treatment

Parents aren’t bystanders here. You’ll participate in family therapy, parent coaching, and a structured family workshop before your teen comes home.

What Healing Actually Looks Like

Progress isn’t a straight line. Expect emotional highs and lows, especially early on. Our team walks you through each phase so you’re never guessing.

Insurance & Payment Options

Most major insurance plans are accepted at Austin Center for Teens, and our admissions team will verify your benefits during a single phone call. Coverage varies by plan and level of care, so we’ll walk you through exactly what’s covered and what to expect financially before you commit to anything.

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Start Your Mental Health Journey

Start Your Teen’s Recovery Today

Asking for help is one of the hardest decisions a parent can make – and one of the most important. Austin Center for Teens is here to walk through it with you, from the first phone call to the day your teen comes home stronger than they arrived. Our team is available 24/7 for confidential support, our admissions process moves at your pace, and our doors are open to families across Austin and statewide Texas.

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faq’s

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages do you treat?

Austin Center for Teens serves adolescents ages 12 to 17. Our programs, facility, and clinical team are built specifically for this age range – not adapted from adult or younger pediatric models.

How quickly can my teen be admitted?

In many cases, the same day. After a brief phone call with our admissions team, we verify insurance, complete a clinical assessment, and – if it’s the right fit – coordinate admission the same day. Our 24/7 stabilization environment means there’s always a safe place ready for your teen.

Can my teen bring a pet during their stay?

Yes. We’re one of the few teen treatment facilities in Texas that’s genuinely pet-friendly. Your teen can bring their own pet during residential treatment, and family pets are welcome during visits. Every pet arrangement is coordinated with our admissions team in advance so we can keep the environment safe and comfortable for everyone.

How does Virtual Therapy work?

Virtual Therapy connects your teen with a licensed clinician through secure video sessions. It’s a strong option for families across Texas who can’t easily reach our Austin campus, for teens stepping down from in-person care, or for teens with milder symptoms who need consistent support without disrupting school and home routines.

How often can I visit or talk to my teen during treatment?

You’ll have a consistent, structured schedule for phone calls, video check-ins, and on-site visits. Specifics depend on your teen’s clinical plan, but family involvement is built into our model from week one. Our team will give you a full communication schedule at admission.

How long will my teen be in treatment?

Residential typically runs 30 to 90 days. IOP usually lasts 6 to 12 weeks. OP and Virtual Therapy continue as long as they’re helpful. Every length of stay is determined by clinical progress, not a fixed calendar.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes – most major insurance plans are accepted. Our admissions team verifies your specific benefits during your first call so you know what’s covered before making any decisions.

What should we pack for residential treatment?

We’ll send a complete packing list at admission. The basics include comfortable clothing, toiletries, any prescribed medications in their original packaging, and a photo ID for your teen if applicable. If your teen is bringing a pet, we’ll provide a separate pet-specific list so you know exactly what to bring for them too.

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