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Depression


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Symptoms:
  • Fatigue
  • Sleep Disturbances/Oversleeping
  • Lack of Motivation
  • Loss of Pleasure in Activities
  • Weight Change
  • Distraction or Loss of Concentration
  • Irritability or Anxiety
  • Isolation and/or Withdrawal
Depression in adolescence doesn’t just affect the teen—it impacts the entire family.
Parents often feel overwhelmed, helpless, and unsure of how to respond as they watch their child struggle. In an attempt to cope with emotional pain, teens may turn to harmful behaviors such as substance use, self-injury (like cutting or burning), eating disorders, risky behavior, or even suicidal thoughts and actions. These are frightening experiences for any family—and we understand how painful and confusing they can be.
At the Bay Area Center for Adolescents, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care for teens experiencing depression and the many ways it can manifest.
This may include drug or alcohol use, self-harm, suicidal ideation, withdrawal, anger, defiance, or disordered eating. Our clinicians are skilled at building trust and connection with teens—creating a safe space where they can begin to open up, heal, and grow.
We use proven, research-backed approaches to treat adolescent depression, including:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps teens identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors
  • Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT): Focuses on strengthening family relationships and emotional bonds as a pathway to healing
We work not only with teens, but also with their families—because when the whole system is supported, change becomes more lasting and meaningful.
For an appointment or free phone consultation, call (415) 448-6679 or click the button below.
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Bay Area Center For Adolescents
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Anxiety
    • Anger Problems
    • ADHD
    • Bullying
    • Eating / Body Issues
    • Defiance & Opposition
    • Depression
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
    • Individual Therapy
    • Panic Attacks
    • Phobias
    • Suicide
    • Substance Abuse
  • About Us
    • Payments and Insurance
    • Our Clinicians
    • BLOG
  • Contact