Is This Just a Phase — Or Is It Something More?
Is This Just a Phase — Or Is It Something More?

As a parent, few things are more heart-wrenching than watching your child struggle emotionally— and not knowing how to help.

Maybe your once-outgoing daughter no longer wants to go to school.Maybe your son is gripped by anxiety that makes everyday things feel impossible.Or maybe your teen is withdrawing, lashing out, or shutting down — and you're left wondering:

Is this typical teen angst?

Is this a mental health issue?

Will this pass… or is it time to get help?

You’re Not Alone — and You’re Not Meant to Have All the Answers

At Mount Behavioral Health, we speak to parents like you every day — loving, attentive, andworried. They’ve tried everything they could think of. Therapy that left them confused. Advicethat didn’t work. Endless hours of Googling, guessing, and hoping.

They often tell us the same thing:

       “I just want to know that we’re doing the right thing. That we’re not overreacting.That my child will be okay.”

When to Worry (and When to Act)

Every child goes through ups and downs. But some signs deserve more attention:

  • Intense mood swings or anger outbursts
  • School refusal or sudden drops in performance
  • Withdrawal from friends and family
  • Obsessive behaviors or rituals
  • Risky decision-making or impulsivity
  • Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety
  • Major changes in eating or sleeping

If these symptoms last more than a few weeks, interfere with daily life, or feel like “just not mykid anymore,” it may be time to get professional support.

Therapy That’s Actually Clear — and Actually Works

At Mount, we do things differently. Our therapy isn’t a mystery. From the start, you’ll know whatwe’re working on, where your child stands, and what progress looks like. We create concretetreatment plans, track every step, and make sure you feel included — not left in the dark.

Here’s what makes our approach unique:

  • Clear goals & visible progress
  • Parent collaboration — you’re part of the team
  • Telehealth convenience — sessions from home, no stress
  • Focus on outcomes — not just “talking,” but real growth

We Treat Children and Adolescents Ages 9–21 AcrossNew York State

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, school issues, or socialdifficulties — we’re here. With licensed therapists who understand the complex world ofchildhood and adolescence, we meet kids where they are, literally and emotionally.

And yes, we accept insurance.

Therapy Shouldn’t Be an Endless Process

We believe that therapy should move forward, not go in circles. That parents should feelempowered, not overwhelmed. And that with the right support, children can thrive.

Because hope didn’t disappear.

It just waited for the right help.

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We’re here — for your child, and for you.
Schedule a call or reach us at 718-400-0545