The Main Line’s most established personalized treatment programs for teens and young adults

Providing Therapy Services in the Main Line since 2004

Comprehensive, multi modality treatment and supportive and challenging community for young people.

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** Please note that intake evaluations have a standard copay for in-network insurances, out of pocket cost for an intake evaluation is $250. If you are out-of-network we will assist you with dealing with your insurance company and help you come up with best possible out come for your billing situation

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Getting your kid healthy starts here.

Located in the heart of the Main Line, we provide comprehensive, multi modality treatment for young people from ages 14 to 24.

Our specializations:

  • anxiety and depression
  • substance abuse and dependencies
  • academic and behavioral issues
  • ADHD and executive functioning disorders
  • school phobia
  • device dependence, gaming addiction, and social media overuse

Our tools:

  • Evaluation and diagnoses
  • Recommended treatment plans
  • Outpatient & Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Parent and family sessions and groups
  • Tutoring and educational consulting
  • Life skills development
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Why
Choose
Us?

  • The Most Experienced in the Area
    Established in 2005, Adolescent Advocates is the longest standing mental health and substance abuse recovery service in the area
  • Strongest Community of Close Knit Young People in Recovery
    We provide real community and a strong base for your teen or young adult to cultivate social skills that support recovery and a sense of belonging. Our alumni regularly tell us that they met some of their closest friends at A2.
  • Excellent Family Support and Training
    We work with you on your child’s treatment. We create contracts together that you can implement to create boundaries and consequences to affect change in the behavior of your child.
  • Award Winning Care
    We are recognized by The American Pediatric Association, Caron Treatment Centers, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a leader in the field of mental health services for youth and young adults
  • Nationally Recognized Experts
    We are featured as a primary contributor in writing the textbook for behavioral health and substance abuse for teens and families, the American Pediatric Association’s “Reaching Teens” by Kenneth R. Ginsburg M.D. and Zachary Brett Ramirez McClain M.D.
  • We’ve Trained Over 100 of the Best Therapists in the Area
    We’re known as one of the best training facilities for adolescent and young adult therapists in the tri-state area. We have trained therapists that run, supervise, or work at premier treatment centers: Main Line Health/Mirmont, Caron Treatment Centers, Recovery Centers of America, Ethos, Center for the Families

How It Works

1.

Two-Hour
Intake
Evaluation

A two hour session with you and your young adult child to reach a preliminary diagnosis and initial course of action.

We’ll talk with you and your child together, as well as separately.

You can expect a preliminary diagnosis and recommended course of action. What we are able to learn here sets the stage for the following two week period.

2.

Two-Week
Preliminary
Program

The two week preliminary program is a way for us to “confirm” our diagnosis as we treat and monitor. Here we are continuing to evaluate as we begin a personalized treatment program for your loved one. At the end of the two weeks, we create a longer-term personalized treatment plan.

If at any point during this period, it becomes clear they immediately need a higher level of care, we will work with you to help place them.

3.

Personalized
Treatment
Plan

After the two week program, as a team with parents staff and child input, your young adult will be placed in one of three outpatient tracks.

About 30% of the time, we recommend an alternate course of care. We’ve been around a long time and “know everyone” and will always recommend what we believe will be best for your family.

Schedule your 2 hour Intake Evaluation today

Call Us at 610-520-7775 or fill out the form below

Name(Required)

** Please note that intake evaluations have a standard copay for in-network insurances, out of pocket cost for an intake evaluation is $250. If you are out-of-network we will assist you with dealing with your insurance company and help you come up with best possible out come for your billing situation.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

An intake evaluation is a comprehensive evaluation of your family situation and your teen or young adult’s mental health status.

Adolescent Advocates is specialized in personalized care for young people. That means whether your child is suffering from anxiety, depression, substance abuse related issues, or other forms of self-harm, we’re here to evaluate the whole person to reach a preliminary diagnosis and two week initial treatment plan.

We call your insurance to make sure your treatment will be covered.

There may be a copay for in-network insurances and it depends to an extent on your deductible and personal plan. Our in-network insurances are IBX, Aetna, and United Healthcare.

For out-of-network situations, we will work with you to communicate with the insurance company. We will develop a “super bill” with which to negotiate to help you come up with best possible outcome for your billing situation.

Most past patients that have been out-of-network are able to recover 50% or more of the costs.

For out-of-network or no insurance situations, we cap your out of pocket cost for an intake evaluation at $250.

You can expect an preliminary diagnosis and initial two week treatment plan. If we determine that your child is in a chronic critical situation, we will assist you in finding an inpatient treatment program or affiliate that better suits your needs.

In most cases we ask the family for a two week commitment to a treatment plan tailored for your loved one’s specific needs.

This means you become a part of our community, they are observed in a group setting, seen by several therapists sometimes as part of one of our intensive outpatient programs and our staff works together sharing input to come up with a solid longer term treatment plan.

At the end of the two weeks, we will have a solid diagnostic and, if need be, provide a referral to a psychiatrist to supplement our treatment.

“20 years sober last week

Hi Pattie! I just wanted to say thank you for your help all those years ago. My wife and I just had a baby and the parents are good. I’m 20 years sober as of last week. I’ll never be able to repay you but I just want you to know how important your help was for me getting here. XO
Jim Thornton

“My son had an instant connection w her. And 12 years later is still calling and checking in.

I first met her when my son was in trouble. Her name was always the first one that was mentioned – “she’s the best”. Needless to say that’s who I called. The bond and trust she has with our struggling children unlike any. My son had an instant connection w her. And 12 years later is still calling and checking in.
What I later have learned is that she had also trained some of the best new comers to the field of addiction.
I chair a parents group for family and parents of struggling children / adults. Her name comes up on a weekly basis as everyone’s go to angel.
For us and many she has saved countless lives and continues to strive to help the next suffering person.
Lone S

“well known for reaching those who typically may have not responded to past treatments

Patti Anne has been a mentor in the field for decades. She is respected by colleagues and clients. Patti Anne is well known for reaching those who typically may have not responded to past treatments. She has a unique ability to connect with people and identify solutions. Pattie Anne put her heart into the field of psychotherapy, her office and business.
Amanda Smith

“Adolescent Advocates saved my son’s life!

Adolescent Advocates saved my son’s life ! When my son and I first met with Patty I wasn’t sure if they would be able to help my son but not only did they provide the most supportive environment for my son but they know how to talk to and provide therapy to adolescents like no other place. My son is not only in recovery but thriving and I am so grateful to Patty, Troy, and the team at Adolescent Advocates for being the place my son came back to himself better than ever! It was a lot of work and he had to do the work but they provide the structure, guidance, and tools.
Penny t

“My son flourished under the care of her staff!

My son needed help. I didn’t know where to turn. A friend recommended Adolescents. Although we were not clients at the time, Patti Anne saw him that day. She interviewed him and came up with a plan which included immediate admission to a rehab facility. Patti Anne handled all the intake info, and explained to him that this was the best scenario for his success. I learned that counseling and support groups were crucial for the whole family. My son flourished under the care of her staff! He has since finished college and is currently in grad school. Having a child in crisis is traumatic. We needed guidance and education. Although it wasn’t easy, Adolescents help was invaluable in navigating our road to recovery.
Karen G
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“This is the best place ever.

Adolescent & Young Adult Advocates saved my life.. When I walked in, I was fresh out of the psychiatric hospital dealing with a bipolar manic episode and severe depression. [… Now] I’ve been sober 160+ days and will never go back. I’ve learned how beautiful life can be sober and am going back to college in January at Rutgers. It was their belief in me that made all the difference. This is the best place ever.
Jason L

Email us

asquared@adolescentadvocates.com

Address

1062 E Lancaster Ave #15
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, United States

Call Us

1 610-520-7775