Problematic Sexual Behavior Treatment for Teens
Structured, accountable counseling for adolescents 13 to 17, with individual sessions, a youth group and a clear role for parents.
Treatment for problematic sexual behavior in teens is structured counseling in which an adolescent works to understand what they did, take responsibility for it and practice making different choices. At Chatman Counseling and Rehabilitation, it serves teens 13 to 17 with individual sessions, the youth group or a mix of the two, as the assessment recommends. Adults are never in the youth group. Families can choose the Oklahoma City office or telehealth from anywhere in Oklahoma.
Who It Serves
Who Teen Treatment Is For
This service is for adolescents 13 to 17 whose sexual behavior has raised serious concern. A referral from OJA, a court or probation is one way in, and a family can also call on its own to ask whether treatment fits. When a referral source is involved, it decides for itself whether this treatment meets its requirement.
The practice is a fit for teens ready to take accountability for their actions, address the behavior and build healthier coping skills. If you are unsure where your teen stands, say so during the consultation. That honesty helps shape the right next step.
OJA (Office of Juvenile Affairs) approved in Oklahoma for problematic sexual behavior and anger management. Court-approved therapist for problematic sexual offense treatment.
What Treatment Works On
Sessions stay focused on the behavior and the choices around it. Areas of work include:
- Personal responsibility: describing what happened honestly and owning it
- Healthy boundaries and respect for other people
- Impulse control and decision-making under pressure
- Emotional regulation and healthier ways of coping
- Identifying the unhealthy patterns that led up to the behavior
- Learning from mistakes so the next choice is a better one
Individual Sessions and the Youth Group
One-on-one sessions are structured, confidential and nonjudgmental, so your teen can be honest about what happened and still be held accountable. Each teen follows a personalized treatment plan with practical assignments. Each session lasts 45 to 60 minutes, and twice a week is a common schedule; the assessment sets the actual one, and it is adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Group meetings are the same length, and they combine guided discussions, interactive activities and skill-building. Alongside problematic sexual behavior, it covers anger, impulse control, poor decision-making and other behavioral challenges. A teen's plan can include individual sessions, the youth group or both; the assessment decides the mix.
Always Separate From Adults
Only adolescents 13 to 17 are placed in the youth group. Adults have a separate program, the Adult Sexual Behavior Treatment Group, open only to those 18 and older, and it never shares a session with the youth group. Your teen works with peers at a similar stage of life, on material suited to adolescents rather than adults.
What Parents and Guardians Do
The practice works with families, not only with the teen. You can make the first call, outline your concerns during the free consultation and raise any questions about privacy and consent, which are explained at intake. The intake also sets out goals, expectations, how often sessions happen and who is responsible for payment.
Between sessions, your part is steady support around the appointments themselves, and the page on what parents can expect covers that in practical detail. Mr. Omar brings 13 years of counseling experience to the clinical work; you help hold the structure around it.
Questions About Teen Treatment
How long does treatment for a teen last?
There is no fixed length. Your teen's needs, progress and any program requirements all shape it, and the plan can change as progress is reviewed.
Is what my teen says kept private?
Counseling conversations stay private. Information goes to a court, caseworker or probation officer only with signed consent, as explained at intake, and the legal limits on privacy are explained in writing at the start.
Does my teen have to attend the youth group?
Not necessarily. Whether group is part of the plan depends on the assessment, your teen's needs and any program requirements.
What does the assessment look at for a teen?
It looks at your teen's personal history, the behavior that raised concern, mental health background and the reasons for seeking treatment, then sets out areas of concern, recommendations and an individualized plan. It takes 1 to 2 hours.
Keep Reading
- Youth ServicesThe full overview of counseling for adolescents
- What Happens in the Youth GroupWhat members do and what is expected
- What Parents Can Expect During TreatmentConsent, questions and support at home
- Are Youth and Adults in the Same Group?Separate groups, and the reasons for it
- Rates and InsuranceCheck coverage before the assessment
Ask About Treatment for Your Teen
Share what worries you and learn how the assessment works in a free 20 to 30 minute consultation. No charge, no commitment.
Free 20 to 30 minute consultation. Monday through Friday, by appointment.