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28281 Crown Valley Parkway
Suite 225
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 280-1373
Expert advice and placement for troubled teens
   
If your child is struggling with one or more of these issues, Adolescent Alternatives can recommend appropriate interventions:
Drug or alcohol abuse
or dependence
Depression or anxiety
Cutting or other
self-injurous behavior
Poor school performance
ADD/ADHD
Eating disorders
Anger or aggression
Lack of motivation,
refusal to attend school
Oppositional and defiant
at home and/or school
Attachment problems
Sexual acting-out issues
Negative peer group
or abusive relationships
Suspension or expulsion
from school
Learning disabilities/
differences
Underachieving students
Gifted students requiring
special needs
Runaways
Legal problems

 

 
 
 
   
 

Providing expert,
ethical guidance
for parents
and their
troubled teens

  Is your teen
in true crisis?

Complete our questionnaire and get insights on the most urgent behaviors and warning signs.
           

Adolescent Alternatives is uniquely qualified to match the therapeutic needs of troubled teens with appropriate treatment interventions and/or placement options. Our team is led by Paul Fick, Ph.D. and Ashley Fick, Psy.D., two highly experienced educational consultants who are also clinical psychologists.

Dr. Paul and Dr. Ashley have the clinical expertise to accurately evaluate your teen’s history and situation. And as experienced educational consultants, they also have in-depth knowledge of the various placement options that are available for your teen – from therapeutic boarding schools and wilderness programs to substance abuse treatment centers. In fact, they have personally visited and evaluated many programs all over the country.

Guiding troubled teens toward positive change

Some teens are best helped by receiving outpatient psychological treatment while continuing to live at home with their families. Others benefit more from placements outside of the home. Dr. Paul and Dr. Ashley can help you navigate this difficult decision process with clear, insightful guidance.

A wide variety of options exist for teens who would benefit from outside placement. You can trust Dr. Paul and Dr. Ashley to guide you to the most appropriate choices. Your options may include:

Over the years, Dr. Paul and Dr. Ashley have served as an invaluable resource for thousands of teens and their families – helping them overcome even the most challenging behavioral and emotional issues.

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28281 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 225 * Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 280-1373