Ages 12 to 17
Teen and adolescent care
Care that takes teenagers seriously
From about age twelve, visits include private time with the clinician and a clear explanation of confidentiality. Sleep, mood, sport, skin, periods and school pressure all belong in the room.
What to expect
How we approach teen and adolescent care
Teens deserve a clinic that talks to them, not just about them. From about age twelve, part of every visit is one-on-one with the clinician.
We explain confidentiality to teens and parents together, in plain words, at the start. Parents stay closely involved. Teens just get room to speak for themselves too.
What's included
- Private one-on-one time built into every teen visit
- Confidentiality, and its safety limits, explained clearly to both of you
- Support for sleep, mood, stress, skin, periods and sport
- Sports, school and camp forms handled without extra visits
- After-school appointments at Orléans until 5:30 pm
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
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1. Together first
The visit starts with parent and teen in the room, so everyone hears the same plan.
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2. Private time
Then a few minutes one-on-one, where teens can ask what they might not ask in front of family.
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3. Back together
We share what the teen agrees to share and agree on next steps as a team.
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4. Easy follow-up
Teens can message through the portal (with parent access set up the way your family prefers).
Confidentiality, in plain words
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What stays private
What a teen shares in private time stays between them and their clinician.
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The one exception
If someone's safety is at risk, we act to keep them safe. We say this out loud at the start.
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Parents stay in the loop
Plans are shared with the whole family whenever the teen agrees, and they usually do.
Who you'll see
Clinicians who focus on this
Questions parents ask
Good to know
What does confidentiality mean for my teen?
What a teen shares in private time stays private, with one clear exception: if someone's safety is at risk, we act to keep them safe and we explain that limit at the start.
Can my teen come on their own?
Yes. Teens are welcome to be seen with or without a parent in the room, and we can set up portal messaging that works for your family.
Do you do sports physicals?
Yes. Bring the form to any visit and we will usually complete it on the spot. If a form carries an administrative fee, we will tell you first.
More answers on the FAQ page, or ask us directly.
New to Sunside? Let's get you registered.
Five short steps online, about four minutes. Or call and our front desk will do it with you.