Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
MST is an intensive, evidence-based treatment designed for adolescents with serious behavioral challenges. Rather than focusing solely on the individual, MST works with the youth and their entire support network—family, school, peers, and community—to create lasting positive change. The goal is to reduce harmful behaviors and prevent out-of-home placements by addressing the root causes across multiple systems.
A Comprehensive Approach
Behavior doesn’t happen in isolation. MST recognizes that family dynamics, peer influences, school performance, and community factors all play a role. By targeting these interconnected areas, MST helps families build skills, strengthen relationships, and create environments that support healthy choices. Caregivers are empowered as the primary agents of change, ensuring progress continues long after therapy ends.
Intensive and Personalized Care
MST therapists meet families where they are—often in the home or community—and provide frequent sessions tailored to each family’s unique needs. This hands-on approach includes 24/7 support for crises, ensuring families never feel alone during the process. Treatment plans are individualized, practical, and focused on achieving measurable goals that matter most to the family.
Proven Results
Research shows MST significantly reduces delinquent behavior, improves family functioning, and lowers the risk of costly placements like residential care or incarceration. By addressing problems at their source and strengthening the systems around youth, MST offers a sustainable path to success for families facing serious challenges.
