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Partial Hospitalization Program In Phoenix, Arizona

Support for Teens.
Peace of Mind for Parents.

The Rosemary Tree’s Adolescent PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) offers a powerful path to healing for teens who need more than weekly therapy, without the need for overnight stays.

This five-day-a-week program provides 20+ hours of therapeutic care, blending clinical excellence with creative, play-based modalities that teens actually connect with. We guide them through emotional highs and lows using evidence-based practices like DBT, EMDR, and family systems therapy, all in a setting that feels more like a supportive community than a clinical environment​.

Peace of Mind for Parents.

What is PHP:

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers a structured, intensive mental health treatment option foradolescents. Operating five days a week, PHP provides the support of a hospital program without overnightstays. It helps clients balance recovery with daily life, promoting independence and resilience.

How PHP works:

Participants receive at least 20 hours of care weekly, including personalized therapy for the individual and family, academic guidance, and psychiatric support. Our program utilizes a variety of modalities including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family systems, and trauma-informed care (EMDR).

Exiting the program:

The program fosters a sense of community, where clients connect and support each other in their journey to recovery. We ensure a smooth transition to less intensive services, like our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), to support long-term recovery and independence.

NOTE: Our IOP is in-network with BCBS, Aetna and Cigna.

Who is this for?

Our program is catered to teens and adolescents who are facing the following:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Emotional disregulation

Our program is catered to teens and adolescents who need:

  • Structured support beyond what outpatient therapy provides

  • An alternative to full inpatient care.

Whether your teen is struggling silently or in crisis, our team is here to meet them exactly where they are — and help them move forward.

About Our Partial
Hospitalization Program

PHP provides the support of a hospital program without overnight stays. It helps clients balance recovery with daily life, promoting independence and resilience.

Structured Schedule of Intensive care

Our program is five days a week with 20 hours of care weekly, including:

  • Academic support

  • Teen group

  • Individual sessions

  • Family sessions

  • Parent group

Rooted in Multiple Clinical Approaches

Our program utilizes a variety of modalities including:

  • DBT

  • EMDR

  • Family systems

  • Trauma-informed care

To increase emotional regulation, people skills, distress tolerance, and lasting healing.

What makes our program different?

Personalized Therapy Plans

No one-size-fits-all approach. Every teen gets a tailored roadmap for healing — and a team that’s truly in their corner.

Whole-Family Support

We believe healing is a family journey. Through parent groups and family sessions, we equip caregivers with the tools to better connect, support, and communicate with their teen.

Creative + Clinical Healing

Our approach integrates play, nature, movement, and expression. It’s not just therapy, it’s transformation.

Academic & Life Balance

Teens stay engaged with school while building emotional resilience. We provide academic support so they don’t fall behind during their healing process

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How Nature, Animals, and Play Can Improve Teen Mental Health

How Nature, Animals, and Play Can Improve Teen Mental Health

October 23, 20251 min read

Not every teen opens up in talk therapy. Some feel stuck, guarded, or restless. That’s why at The Rosemary Tree, we integrate experiential therapies, engaging approaches that use nature, animals, art, and play to help adolescents heal beyond words.

For many teens, these nontraditional methods unlock breakthroughs that traditional counseling alone cannot.

Why Experiential Therapy Works for Teens

  • Engagement: Teens who resist sitting in a counseling office may open up while walking outdoors or creating art.

  • Expression: Creative and physical outlets help express emotions that are difficult to verbalize.

  • Connection: Animals and nature reduce stress hormones and increase feelings of safety.

  • Skill-Building: Activities reinforce coping strategies, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Nature Therapy

Time outdoors improves mood, reduces anxiety, and restores focus. Teens learn grounding techniques, connect with the environment, and build confidence through outdoor activities.

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Interacting with animals lowers stress, fosters empathy, and helps build trust. Teens often feel safer sharing emotions when a therapy animal is present.

Play and Creative Therapies

Art, music, and play therapy give teens safe spaces to process trauma, grief, or anxiety. Creative outlets promote resilience and help teens regulate emotions in ways that feel natural.

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Final Thoughts

When words aren’t enough, experiential therapies offer a bridge. Through nature, animals, and play, teens discover new ways to heal, express themselves, and build resilience.

At The Rosemary Tree, we believe in meeting teens where they are: in the art studio, outdoors, or alongside a therapy dog, to spark meaningful change. Schedule a consultation today and explore how experiential therapy could help your teen thrive.


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Jason Ellis

Jason Ellis is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and passionate advocate for accessible mental healthcare. Specializing in relationship dynamics, family therapy, and holistic healing methods, Jason combines evidence-based practices with compassionate insight to empower clients. He enjoys guiding others toward clarity and connection through nature-based therapy approaches.

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1102 E. Missouri Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85014

Phone : (602) 932-3436

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