Treatment and Consultation
Treatment.
Keystone Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health provides treatment for various presenting concerns and emphasizes behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and/or mindfulness-based approaches in therapy. Treatment plans are developed based on the individual needs of the child and family and can be delivered in a variety of formats. Keystone Center strongly values a family-centered, team-based approach in treatment; thus, therapy often includes extensive parent/caregiver support and collaboration with other care providers.
What types of concerns can be addressed in treatment?
Common concerns addressed in treatment include disruptive behaviors (including aggression, tantrums, noncompliance, and other defiant behaviors), inattention and/or hyperactivity, emotion regulation difficulties, sleeping problems, toileting problems, mood concerns (including anxiety and depression), social skills deficits, and poor academic skills.
We do not treat but will provide community resources and referrals for the following primary concerns: medication management, suicidal or homicidal ideation/attempts, severe anxiety or depression, grief, severe inappropriate sexual behaviors, eating disorders, medically complex feeding difficulties, and court-ordered/related cases.
What specific types of treatments are offered?
Keystone Center offers the following treatments: individual behavioral and/or cognitive-behavioral therapy, parent/caregiver training and education, and counseling.
What should parents expect when starting treatment for their child or adolescent?
Comprehensive treatment plans are developed based on the individual needs of the child and family, and the type(s) of therapy and length of time in treatment vary depending on need. Keystone Center strives to set collaborative and meaningful treatment goals for all patients. Frequent data collection and feedback are utilized to assess and ensure progress toward established goals. Throughout all of the therapies delivered at Keystone Center, a strong emphasis is placed on providing the support needed for consistent implementation of recommendations so that children and families can maintain optimal growth and well-being over time. Often, this support includes parental attendance to therapy sessions, parent training in necessary skills and strategies, and completing practice assignments outside of sessions to practice skills.