Small groups run by doctors. At OC Teen Center, group therapy sessions have 5 kids or fewer. This small, intimate setting means that every child gets far more attention here than at other centers. Many of our groups are run by doctors (Sayeh Beheshti, MD or Lauren Armstrong, PsyD). Our doctors know every child and every parent personally.
The “doctor-owned” difference. OC Teen Center is owned by a medical doctor, a highly trained psychiatrist. Come and experience the “doctor-owned” difference. You’ll have doctor access every day you’re here.
Our luxurious office includes over 5000 square feet of fun stuff for kids, therapy offices, group rooms, and doctor offices. In between sessions, kids have access to a fully stocked snack area, games, puzzles, arts and crafts, foosball, velcro darts, blankets, couches, and musical instruments.
We get great results! At OC Teen Center, we treat patients with moderate to severe mental illness. If your child is coming off a psychiatric hospitalization or a suicide attempt, please call us first. We are not afraid of acute cases, and we can get your child healthy again without you having to ship them out of town to a residential facility. If you want your child to stay home and attend school while recovering from a crisis, call OC Teen Center.
OC Teen Center is owned and operated by Dr. Sayeh Beheshti. Dr. Beheshti has many years of experience specializing in treating a wide range of behavioral and developmental disorders commonly seen in teenagers.
At OC Teen Center, we focus on creating a safe, nurturing space to help children, adolescents, and their families. Our center specializes in providing children and teens with a range of mental health services in a way that is minimally disruptive to their daily lives.
We are committed to empowering kids to live full, happy lives by treating all underlying mental health issues. We treat patient between the ages of 8-19 struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and body image disorders, and a range of other mental health and developmental disorders.
Our goal is to enhance the everyday lives of teens and their families through our quality clinical care and comprehensive range of services, all in a welcoming, family-like environment.
Doctor Beheshti is a medical doctor and psychiatrist with previous experience at the
UCI Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center. Dr. Beheshti has a philosophy of treating each patient as an individual with unique needs and circumstances. She firmly believes the best way to formulate an ideal treatment modality for adolescents is through establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with them and their parents, and understanding their needs within the context of their biological, psychological, and spiritual makeup as well as the environmental and social context in which they live in. Dr. Beheshti is our full-time psychiatrist and is only available at OC Teen Center.
Dr. Lauren is a highly passionate licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD from Pepperdine University, and has been working with children and adolescents for the past ten years. She is an expert in working with the most challenging psychological presentations such as trauma, self harm, mood dysregulation, aggression, and other unsafe or maladaptive coping mechanisms. Dr. Lauren always believes in her patients, even when everyone else has stopped believing in them. She never loses hope, and tirelessly works with patients and their families on improving their relationships, coping skills, and positive change.
Winnie is very passionate with her job in the areas of Accounting and Human Resources. She values the importance of commitment and dedication and being part of the team specially in a well diversified environment.
On her personal side – she loves cooking and being in the outdoors with her family.
Zach received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a Secondary Study in Sociology. Zach has experience working alongside those with mood and personality disorders. In addition to case management, he has experience and a passion for counseling those with co-occurring disorders. Zach has an especially calming presence and an open-minded approach to empowering teen mental health and wellness. Zach is extremely enthusiastic, personable, and highly optimistic. In his personal time, he enjoys playing with his dog, camping, and disc golf.
OC Teen Center offers various payment options to help families get easy access to life saving treatment.
We accept PPO insurance from Blue Shield of California, United, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. There are some smaller plans we also accept, so if your insurance is not listed, please give us a call to check. We do not accept Medi-CAL.
OC Teen Center accepts checks and credit cards to make your payment easy. Payment will be processed once a month, at the beginning of each treatment episode.
If your insurance plan has a high deductible, call us and we can arrange a payment schedule that is reasonable and will not cause a financial hardship.
