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Braveminds Academy is a licensed adolescent residential mental health program in Largo, Florida, serving teen boys ages 11–17. We provide structured, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges in a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment.
About Our Center
Braveminds Academy is a specialized residential mental health program designed exclusively for adolescent boys ages 11–17. Located in Largo, Florida, we serve families throughout Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and surrounding areas seeking structured, clinically driven care for their sons.
Our program focuses on helping teens struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and family conflict. We provide a safe, supportive, and highly structured residential environment where adolescents can stabilize, build coping skills, and develop long-term emotional resilience.
Treatment at Braveminds Academy is rooted in evidence-based clinical approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), and family systems therapy. Each resident receives an individualized treatment plan that includes individual therapy, group therapy, and family involvement to support lasting change both during and after treatment.
Our team of licensed professionals provides consistent clinical oversight, ensuring that each adolescent receives personalized attention and care. We emphasize accountability, emotional growth, and skill-building to help teens improve behavior, strengthen relationships, and regain confidence.
At Braveminds Academy, we understand how challenging it can be for families to navigate mental health struggles. Our mission is to provide a structured path forward, helping adolescent boys develop the tools they need to succeed at home, in school, and in life.
Treatment and Services Offered:
- Continuing Care
- Individual Therapy (Psychotherapy)
- Psychological Evaluation
- Residential Treatment
- Small Residential Programs
Specific Populations Treated:
Adolescent boys, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), oppositional behaviors, school refusal, and family conflict.
Types of Therapy Offered:
- Behaviorism: Theory, Applications, and Modern Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Evidence-Based Treatment for Mental Health
- Conflict Resolution Therapy: Evidence-Based Techniques for Managing Relationship Conflicts
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM): A Comprehensive Crisis Intervention System
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Evidence-Based Treatment for Complex Mental Health Conditions
- Family Constellations: A Systemic Approach to Healing Family Dynamics
- Family Systems Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Evidence-Based Treatment for Childhood Trauma
Concerns Treated:
- Abandonment: Understanding Fear, Attachment, and the Path to Healing
- Addictions and Compulsions: Understanding and Treatment Options
- Aggression and Violence: Understanding and Addressing Harmful Behaviors
- Blended Family Issues: Understanding and Navigating Complex Family Dynamics
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Understanding Development, Challenges, and Treatment
- Cognitive Impairment: Understanding Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
- Depression
- Dissociation: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
- Drug and Substance Use Disorders: Understanding Addiction and Recovery
- Dual Diagnosis: Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- Emotional Abuse: Understanding the Signs, Impact, and Path to Recovery
- Emotional Overwhelm: Understanding and Managing Intense Emotions
- Family of Origin Issues
- Family Problems: Understanding and Addressing Challenges in Family Relationships
- Fear: Understanding and Managing a Natural Emotional Response
- Finding Life Purpose: How Therapy Can Help You Discover Meaning and Direction
- Impulse Control Disorders: Understanding and Treatment
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Understanding and Treating Childhood Behavioral Challenges
- Therapy for Personality Disorders
- Understanding ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Understanding and Addressing Bullying: A Comprehensive Guide to Prevention and Support
- Understanding and Healing from Abuse: A Comprehensive Guide
- Understanding and Managing Anger Issues
- Understanding and Managing Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide
Facility Amenities:
- Fitness Center
- On-Site Social Events
- Organized Outings
- Culinary and Dining Services
- Dining Hall or Cafeteria
- Tennis Court
- Educational Classes
- Shared Rooms
- Refrigerators
- TV
- Wireless Internet
- Meals Provided
- Nursing Staff
- Housekeeping
- Private Consultation Room
- 24/7/365 Crisis Services
- Wheel Chair Access
- Volleyball Court
- eTherapy
- Tai Chi
- Emotional Release Technique (ERT)
- Psychiatric services
- Telehealth/Online Therapy
- Therapy Services
Setting (outpatient / inpatient):
- Long Term (>30 Days) Residential Inpatient
- Teens and Adolescent Residential
