If you have tried to find a therapist for your teen through your health plan or even by paying high prices out of pocket, you may have experienced monthslong wait times or only found providers who aren’t accepting new patients. Lyra, the university’s mental health service provider, makes the process of finding a therapist for your teen as fast, easy and stress-free as possible.
Your teen might benefit from therapy if you have noticed…
- Unusual emotional outbursts
- Constant defiance
- Under-eating or unexplained weight loss
- Withdrawal from enjoyable activities and social relationships
- Frequent and uncontrollable worries
- Falling behind in school
Lyra offers:
- Fast access to care – View available therapists in minutes, easily schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, and meet with them within days.
- Flexible scheduling – Parents and teens can register on the Lyra platform and find flexible booking options, including evenings and weekends.
- Support for all ages – From teens to toddlers, Lyra provides innovative, evidence-based treatment for the whole family.
- The largest child specialist network – Our high-quality network of diverse therapists includes more than 6,500 licensed child specialists.
- Innovative digital content – Many therapists offer age-appropriate digital exercises and videos to reinforce learnings.
- Integrated family care – Knowing your child is struggling can be stressful. Many parents and caregivers find that getting care for themselves helps.
Join or Learn More
Vanderbilt employees and their families are eligible to receive 12 counseling sessions per household member each year, at no cost to the employee. You can have your teen create an account on their own or you can book an appointment for them.
Sign up today at vanderbilt.lyrahealth.com or call 877-804-2856.
You can view frequently asked questions on the Office of Health, Wellbeing and Belonging’s website.