Facing Teen Anxiety with Whole-Person Care
A Light Hand and a Whole-Person Approach
At GoodMindrx, Dr. B leads with compassion, clinical insight, and a firm belief that medication should be used as a tool—not the only solution. His philosophy? Use the lightest effective touch, while placing a strong emphasis on therapy, behavior modification, and lifestyle improvements like sleep hygiene, nutrition, movement, and family dynamics.
Medication can help restore balance—but it’s never the whole answer. That's why our collaboration with Counseling4Life is so essential.
Grounded in Data, Guided by SMART Goals
Every teen we serve at GoodMindrx begins with thorough assessments, including:
- GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
- SCARED (Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders)
- SAIS (Social Anxiety Inventory for Students)
These tools give us objective data to work from—helping teens, parents, and therapists understand what’s really going on and how to move forward. We use these results to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) that guide treatment in therapy, medication decisions, and daily behavioral strategies.
Therapy That Teaches and Transforms
At Counseling4Life, we don’t just treat anxiety—we teach teens how to understand it, manage it, and grow through it. In therapy, teens will learn:
- Self-regulation skills
- Coping strategies for stress and overwhelm
- How to recognize and challenge ANTs – Automatic Negative Thoughts that feed anxiety
Because anxiety often thrives in isolation, we also offer teen therapy groups throughout the year, where adolescents can connect, learn, and grow together in community.
Accessible, Collaborative Care for the Whole Family
We know that teen mental health is a family journey, so we make time for parent communication, offer education and support, and ensure that teens and parents feel informed and empowered throughout the process. GoodMindrx prioritizes accessibility, clear communication, and collaborative care—whether that means a follow-up call, a progress update, or space to ask questions without pressure.
Recommended Resources: Our Favorite Books and Podcasts on Teen Anxiety
For families looking to better understand anxiety and how to support their teens, here are some of our top picks:
📘 The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
📘 Unwinding Anxiety by Dr. Judson Brewer
📘 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr. Lisa Damour
🎧 Podcast: Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting
Episode: “When is Anxiety a Disorder?” (Aired 9/22/2020)
These resources provide insight, science-backed strategies, and language that helps both teens and parents better navigate anxiety with confidence and clarity. At GoodMindrx and Counseling4Life, we believe that our task is to grow through everything—even anxiety. Together, we’re here to walk with your teen and your family through it all—with insight, care, and a whole-person plan to help them thrive.