Neurodivergent Mental Health Programs for Teens in Tennessee
Empowering Neurodivergent Adolescents for Lifelong Success
Success for neurodivergent adolescents goes beyond symptom management. It’s about creating an environment where they feel confident, empowered, and capable of thriving in their own unique ways.
Embrace U equips participants and their families with tools to achieve enduring growth, improved relationships, and enriched quality of life. Our affirming and individualized outpatient programs help adolescents build social, emotional, and life skills within a supportive community.
Embrace U’s Neurodivergent Mental Health Programs
Led by a registered art therapist and licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) who is trained in
neurodivergence, our programs are designed for adolescents aged 10 to 18.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Offered after school hours, our intensive outpatient program (IOP) helps your child learn strategies to regulate their emotions, make better decisions and control symptoms of mental illness by boosting their self-awareness and self-esteem.
3 to 5 days per week
(3-hour sessions)
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is recommended when mental illness impacts your child’s ability to attend school. It provides more focused group therapy time, close monitoring of behavioral issues, and educational support.
5 days per week
(5-hour sessions)
Why Choose Embrace U?
Inclusive Therapeutic Community:
Unique Environment:
Evidence-Based Treatment:
Parent Support:
Neurodivergent-Affirming Approach:
Our Approach to Treating Neurodivergent Adolescents
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Each adolescent receives an individualized plan tailored to their strengths, challenges, and personal goals, ensuring care that meets their specific needs.
- Evidence-Based Therapies: We utilize proven methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy, to support emotional regulation and social development.
- Skill-Building Workshops: Teens participate in interactive sessions focused on executive functioning, conflict management, emotional expression, and practical life skills.
- Trauma-Informed Care: We recognize the impact of trauma and incorporate its understanding into our therapeutic process, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
- Neurodivergent-Affirming Practices: Our approach moves away from "fixing" differences and instead emphasizes embracing each teen’s unique perspective and abilities.
- Social Integration Opportunities: Through group therapy and community-building exercises, teens practice real-world social scenarios and learn how to navigate complex interactions.
Specialized for Adolescents (ages 10-18) with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Tourette syndrome
- Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and other learning differences
Goals of the Embrace U Program for Neurodivergent Adolescents
At Embrace U, our program is designed with a clear vision: to empower neurodivergent adolescents to embrace their unique strengths, build essential life skills, and achieve personal growth in a supportive and affirming environment. Our overarching goals include:
- Promoting Self-Acceptance
- Enhancing Emotional Regulation
- Reducing Co-Occurring Mental Health Symptoms
- Empowering Families
- Fostering Independence
- Strengthening Social Connections
Why Embrace U? Why Now?
Embrace U was founded to combat the growing mental health crisis among adolescents in Tennessee.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 50% of parents have reported their adolescents being diagnosed with mental health issues.
The Tennessee Department of Education found that Tennessean children and adolescents are experiencing mental health issues at a growing rate.
