multisystemic therapy

service overview

multiple therapies and approaches are used simultaneously to resolve  severe behavioral problems

89% of youth still living at home and attending school upon completion of program

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how it works

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence-based therapy, based upon the fact that a child’s severe behavioral problems are often due to multiple factors, and multiple therapies and approaches are used simultaneously to resolve them. 

 Thompson therapists assess each family’s strengths, needs, and barriers to progress to develop individually designed treatment plans to address the specific drivers of each youth’s antisocial behavior. 

 Therapy focuses on helping youth, and their families, work to facilitate change, collaborating with closely with the youth, their teachers, neighbors, extended family, even members of the child’s peer group to help the youth stay at home, in school, and out of trouble. 

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service area

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is offered in upstate and midland areas of South Carolina. See locations in our coverage area below.

successful engagement

96% of all families referred have more than 5 direct contacts with their FCT clinician.

keeping families together

90% of families completing treatment maintain, or are reunified to family placement.

treatment goals

90% of families report positive progress towards their primary treatment goals.

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submit a referral

Thompson is here to help, no matter who you’re reaching out for — yourself, a loved one, someone under your supervision, or a person in your professional care. We provide a full range of services to support children and families in need.

A member of our team will respond within 48 hours.

Program specific forms may also be required, and will be sent to you for completion as required.