Teenage Mood Swings Program
Is your teen experiencing intense mood swings? Let’s navigate this journey together.
Teen Mood Swings
Mood swings are normal during adolescence, but when the highs and lows become extreme, unpredictable, or disruptive, they may signal deeper emotional issues that require support.
At Adolescent Wellness Academy, we help troubled teens in Florida develop emotional regulation skills through structured, evidence-based care.
Our Teenage Mood Swings Program gives teens the tools they need to manage their emotions, communicate effectively, and reconnect with themselves and their families.
Our programs demystify mental health
At Adolescent Wellness Academy, we specialize in connecting with troubled teens and their families, making mental health support more accessible and approachable.
Our clinicians break down barriers, speaking a language that both teens and parents resonate with, to provide meaningful support for adolescent mood swings.
Take the first step toward support with a free consultation.
How to tell if your teen needs help
What to look for
- Intense emotional reactions to small triggers
- Unpredictable behavior or mood shifts
- Periods of withdrawal followed by bursts of aggression
- Irritability or hostility toward family members
- Frequent crying spells or outbursts
Symtoms your child may be experiencing
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Social withdrawal or conflict with peers
- Low self-esteem or self-criticism
- Signs of depression or anxiety
- Risky or impulsive behavior
The Adolescent Wellness Academy
We help troubled teens with mood swigns feel safe, loved, and cared for as they heal.
We provide a safe, compassionate space where teens with emotional regulation challenges can feel understood and supported.
Our clinicians are trained to work with teens navigating unpredictable emotional patterns, helping them uncover the root causes and develop healthier coping strategies.
- Holistic Understanding: We treat mood swings as more than just behavioral; they’re emotional and relational.
- Evidence-Based Therapies: DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and emotion-focused therapies for teens.
- Family-Centered Support: Parents are included to create consistency and accountability at home.
Teenage Mood Swings Treatment Programs
Therapeutic Day Program
A structured daytime treatment ideal for teens with severe or disruptive emotional dysregulation.
- Weekly psychiatric assessment
- 1 hour of individual therapy per week
- 4 hours of daily therapeutic groups
- On-site school support
- Clinical support for crisis management
- Weekly Parent Support Group
- Nutritional support as required
Intensive Outpatient Program
After-school treatment for teens with mild to moderate emotional regulation challenges.
- 1 hour of individual therapy per week
- 3 hours of daily therapeutic groups
- Clinical support for crisis management
- Weekly Parent Support Group
- Nutritional support as required
What AWA Mood Regulation Treats
Emotional dysregulation is often a sign of underlying issues.
We treat co-occurring challenges, including:
Depression and anxiety
ADHD
Trauma and PTSD
Self-harm or impulsive behavior
Family conflict
Social isolation
Low self-esteem and body image struggles
Bipolar Disorder: involves cycles of depressive episodes and periods of mania or hypomania.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): PTSD can develop after exposure to a traumatic even.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): OCD involves recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions).
Eating Disorders: Conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are often associated with depression.
Benefits for teens receiving treatment
Teens receive educational support to ensure they stay on track in school while pursuing their therapeutic goals.
We recognize that personal growth involves self-discovery, and the pace of this journey varies for each individual. Teens participate in the program for 4-12 weeks and then drop down to our lower level of care (IOP).
Each client has an individualized treatment plan developed by a multidisciplinary treatment team. Our program offers a mix of individual and group therapy where families are fully involved.
Our program also offers a community where troubled teens (and parents) experience a sense of belonging. In groups, teens learn from each other, find other teens going throught the same challenges as them, practice compassion and develop social skills. This is where the real magic happens.
What Makes Adolescent Wellness Academy Different
When you join our therapy or afterschool programs, you enter a caring and non-judgmental community. This support network involves teens, their families, peers, and our team. Together, everyone plays a role in supporting each other while our clinicians create a safe space for this supportive community to flourish.
- Building resilience
- Fostering self-discovery and awareness
- AWA offers a treatment experience beyond managing symptoms, aiming for transformative healing and lasting change
- Engaging in creative and experiential activities offers various clinical benefits.
- Our programs demystify mental health
- Family Connection
Our Teen Mood Swings Therapy Locations
Facilities for troubled teens’ treatment and therapies are available at the following locations:
Getting Started
1
Reach Out
Call or email us, and we will get to know your loved one’s concerns. Our Admissions team will understand your teen’s needs. We will verify your insurance coverage and work with you to find a solution that will help you with your financial situation.
2
Complete Assessment
An assessment process is designed to gather information about the teenager’s mental health history, symptoms, triggers, and any previous treatment experiences. This assessment helps in tailoring the therapy program to address specific needs effectively.
3
Schedule First Session
After completing the assessment, patients can schedule their initial therapy session. This session allows the therapist to evaluate the teenager’s condition further, establish rapport, set treatment goals, and discuss the overall therapy plan moving forward.
Reach out to us today! You'll never be alone again.
All calls are confidential.
We accept most insurance but do not take Medicaid at this time.
Your care is
covered here
We understand that you have more pressing concerns right now, the cost of teen mental health and substance abuse treatment should not be one of them.
We are in-network with all major commercial insurance providers in Florida.
We’d like to handle the insurance details so that you can focus on what truly matters.
Why Choose AWA
Our program’s positive impact and strong outcomes are the driving force behind our work. Seeing families thriving and witnessing the transformation of the teens fills us with a sense of purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hormonal changes, stress, trauma, or mental health conditions like anxiety or depression can all contribute.
If mood swings interfere with daily life, relationships, or school performance, it’s time to get support.
Yes—parent involvement is a key component of all our programs.
We’re in-network with all major commercial insurers. Our team will verify your benefits during the intake process.
