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OC Tween Center is here!

We are now treating tweens, kids age 8-12. Kids in this age group may exhibit a variety of behavioral disorders or have angry outbursts. We have a wonderful staff that is experienced in helping kids find the right way...

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What are PHP and IOP Levels of Care?

If you’ve landed on the OC Teen Center website, you might be wondering what kind of care is right for your child and if OC Teen Center is the right choice. Before making a final decision, let’s go through...

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The Cause of Kids Eating Disorders: Anxiety, Stress or Appearance

We all know that eating disorders are a sensitive topic, but it’s time to start discussing the root cause. Why do kids get eating disorders? Is it because of anxiety? Stress? Or is it because our country has become...

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Finding a Child Psychiatrist in Irvine: Therapeutic Treatments are Critical

Finding a child psychiatrist in Irvine is not easy. The parents of children who suffer from mental illness are often desperate for help, and so they search high and low for the best care possible. But sometimes this means...

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Can DBT Work for Teens?

DBT is one of the most powerful kinds of therapy. It is trusted by professionals across the world and is one of the only kinds of therapy that your health insurance company believes in enough to actually pay for....

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Types of Teen Couseling in Orange County

Counseling for teens can be done by several different kinds of professionals. Psychiatrists do the medical side. They assess brain function and prescribe medication if needed. A licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) does therapy sessions where the child...

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Caring for Your Child: Mental Health Services from OC Teen Center

We offer mental health services for children. We care a lot about kids here at OC Teen Center. It is important to care for your child’s mental health. If you notice any symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental...

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Finding the Right Psychiatrist for ADHD Treatment in Orange County

If your child has ADHD, you might be looking for a psychiatrist orange county who treats this disorder. It can be difficult to find a psychiatrist orange county who treats ADHD. You want to make sure that you choose...

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6-8 Weeks for an Initial Evaluation with a Newport Beach Child Psychiatrist?

At OC Teen Center, our psychiatrist is on site every day and she is the owner of our facility. Not many adolescent treatment centers can say they are owned by a psychiatrist, but we can. What this means for...

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Top reasons why spending time with your children is important.

Us parents will do everything to provide for our children, but we sometimes get too busy, tired or can’t find time to spend with our kids. Did you know that spending time with your children for at least 30...