Centerstone Addiction Center provides residents with the therapy, support and tools that sustain a personal path to recovery. The program focuses on individual challenges and triggers to support your personal situation. We are here to support you in every step of your recovery. We offer medical and therapeutic support in a confidential and private setting. Located on a 16 acre former county park, we offer wellness and healing. Services include individual counseling, group counseling and education, leisure and recreation, spirituality, vocational counseling, occupational therapy, nutrition, expressive arts, 12 Step Meetings, and relapse prevention.
Centerstone Addiction Center provides residents with the therapy, support and tools that sustain a personal path to recovery. The program focuses on individual challenges and triggers to support your personal situation. We are here to support you in every step of your recovery. We offer medical and therapeutic support in a confidential and private setting. Located on a 16 acre former county park, we offer wellness and healing. Services include individual counseling, group counseling and education, leisure and recreation, spirituality, vocational counseling, occupational therapy, nutrition, expressive arts, 12 Step Meetings, and relapse prevention.
If you have grown weary of "just talking" and are wondering where your therapy is going we probably have what you need. We have therapeutic modalities and tools that very few people have, we have experience that very few therapists have. We are goal oriented and driven to help you get you where you want to be; as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We enjoy the challenge of working with the "hard to treat" symptoms as much as we enjoy helping a couple work through a difficult time in their relationship. For those that are in severe distress we have Intensive Outpatient Programs for adolescents and adults. These IOP's are 10 weeks long and are created for those with severe issues that are causing self harming behaviors and/or suicidal ideation. These IOP's are fun, educational and extremely life changing. Come meet with us before you spend ten's of thousands of dollars on inpatient services.
If you have grown weary of "just talking" and are wondering where your therapy is going we probably have what you need. We have therapeutic modalities and tools that very few people have, we have experience that very few therapists have. We are goal oriented and driven to help you get you where you want to be; as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We enjoy the challenge of working with the "hard to treat" symptoms as much as we enjoy helping a couple work through a difficult time in their relationship. For those that are in severe distress we have Intensive Outpatient Programs for adolescents and adults. These IOP's are 10 weeks long and are created for those with severe issues that are causing self harming behaviors and/or suicidal ideation. These IOP's are fun, educational and extremely life changing. Come meet with us before you spend ten's of thousands of dollars on inpatient services.
Whether you are searching for an experienced therapist for yourself or your loved ones, a highly regarded psychiatrist who can guide you in managing your pharmacological needs, a dynamic group environment where you can find support and empathy for life's many challenges, we have it all! Our center has been serving the mental health needs of our patients for almost two decades, and our staff includes psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists as well as a number of group and treatment programs, including in mental health and substance abuse.
Whether you are searching for an experienced therapist for yourself or your loved ones, a highly regarded psychiatrist who can guide you in managing your pharmacological needs, a dynamic group environment where you can find support and empathy for life's many challenges, we have it all! Our center has been serving the mental health needs of our patients for almost two decades, and our staff includes psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists as well as a number of group and treatment programs, including in mental health and substance abuse.
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At Thrive Mental Health, we support teens and adults who are ready to do the deeper work. Our clients come to us navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. They’re seeking more than therapy — they’re looking for connection, structure, and real progress. Thrive offers a safe, restorative space to heal, rebuild balance, and move forward with purpose. Here, growth isn’t just the goal — it’s the journey.
At Thrive Mental Health, we support teens and adults who are ready to do the deeper work. Our clients come to us navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. They’re seeking more than therapy — they’re looking for connection, structure, and real progress. Thrive offers a safe, restorative space to heal, rebuild balance, and move forward with purpose. Here, growth isn’t just the goal — it’s the journey.
Struggling to take control of your life? At TCC, we help individuals overcome obstacles, break free from unhealthy patterns, and achieve lasting change. Our expert team specializes in substance use recovery, sexual addiction, mental health, and anger management assessments, creating personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs.
We offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Reality Therapy to help you build self-awareness, develop healthier habits, and improve relationships. With evening hours available.
Struggling to take control of your life? At TCC, we help individuals overcome obstacles, break free from unhealthy patterns, and achieve lasting change. Our expert team specializes in substance use recovery, sexual addiction, mental health, and anger management assessments, creating personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs.
We offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Reality Therapy to help you build self-awareness, develop healthier habits, and improve relationships. With evening hours available.
Our mission at Pax Campus is to see every client through their own personal recovery process and into a healthy sober lifestyle. Everyone that walks through our doors is given a unique level of care dependent on their specific needs. Our hand-picked certified therapists and counselors have a passion for helping those struggling with addiction and are adept at handling all forms of substance abuse. We truly believe that no case is hopeless and that anyone, no matter the circumstances, deserves healing and a fair shot at sobriety! It is known that substance abuse affects the user on all fronts and that long-term recovery is typically found when the mind, spirit and body are addressed simultaneously. We have found that focusing strictly on any of these categories is but a temporary solution. At Pax Campus, we treat more than just the symptoms of the disease. Get the results you need through cutting edge therapeutic techniques designed to get to the root of the problem and start the healing immediately.
Our mission at Pax Campus is to see every client through their own personal recovery process and into a healthy sober lifestyle. Everyone that walks through our doors is given a unique level of care dependent on their specific needs. Our hand-picked certified therapists and counselors have a passion for helping those struggling with addiction and are adept at handling all forms of substance abuse. We truly believe that no case is hopeless and that anyone, no matter the circumstances, deserves healing and a fair shot at sobriety! It is known that substance abuse affects the user on all fronts and that long-term recovery is typically found when the mind, spirit and body are addressed simultaneously. We have found that focusing strictly on any of these categories is but a temporary solution. At Pax Campus, we treat more than just the symptoms of the disease. Get the results you need through cutting edge therapeutic techniques designed to get to the root of the problem and start the healing immediately.
For over 25 years, Center for Discovery has been helping thousands of patients recover from eating disorders using our Real-Life Recovery approach. We offer effective teen, adult, gender affirmative and LGBTQIA+ inclusive programs in our residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care with proven results within the first week. We are also proud to offer a unique Stars & Stripes Program to serve those who serve. Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD. CFD’s outcomes are excellent, with 86.3% of patients who discharged at or above 90% total body weight maintaining their weight post-discharge. Patients demonstrated a 99.3% reduction in binge behaviors and 97.9% reduction in purge behaviors upon completing treatment.
For over 25 years, Center for Discovery has been helping thousands of patients recover from eating disorders using our Real-Life Recovery approach. We offer effective teen, adult, gender affirmative and LGBTQIA+ inclusive programs in our residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care with proven results within the first week. We are also proud to offer a unique Stars & Stripes Program to serve those who serve. Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD. CFD’s outcomes are excellent, with 86.3% of patients who discharged at or above 90% total body weight maintaining their weight post-discharge. Patients demonstrated a 99.3% reduction in binge behaviors and 97.9% reduction in purge behaviors upon completing treatment.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
Located on the beautiful central west coast of Florida, Clean Recovery Centers provide Detox, Residential, Mental Health Services, Day/Night Treatment with Community Housing, Intensive Outpatient with Transitional Living, and Outpatient Treatment for the treatment of addiction and mental health.
Located on the beautiful central west coast of Florida, Clean Recovery Centers provide Detox, Residential, Mental Health Services, Day/Night Treatment with Community Housing, Intensive Outpatient with Transitional Living, and Outpatient Treatment for the treatment of addiction and mental health.
At Centerpointe Counseling and Recovery, we help people to overcome obstacles that interfere with happiness and fulfillment in day to day life. Our therapists all have master’s degrees with many years’ experience working with addictions. We provide a safe and healing environment for anyone in need of individual or group counseling. Our expertise is our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for individuals struggling with addiction to alcohol or drugs. We also have a new Mental Health IOP for people that do not have any active substance abuse but are working through some rough areas and need more support that just and hour or two of counseling per week.Both the substance abuse and mental health Intensive Outpatient Program meet 3 days a week 3 hours a day. We are a small private owned center that takes a holistic approach that incorporates body, mind, and spirit. Our groups are small, average 8 or less clients to provide that individualized attention to meet your needs. We have day and evening IOP groups and two location Sarasota and Venice both right off I-75.
At Centerpointe Counseling and Recovery, we help people to overcome obstacles that interfere with happiness and fulfillment in day to day life. Our therapists all have master’s degrees with many years’ experience working with addictions. We provide a safe and healing environment for anyone in need of individual or group counseling. Our expertise is our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for individuals struggling with addiction to alcohol or drugs. We also have a new Mental Health IOP for people that do not have any active substance abuse but are working through some rough areas and need more support that just and hour or two of counseling per week.Both the substance abuse and mental health Intensive Outpatient Program meet 3 days a week 3 hours a day. We are a small private owned center that takes a holistic approach that incorporates body, mind, and spirit. Our groups are small, average 8 or less clients to provide that individualized attention to meet your needs. We have day and evening IOP groups and two location Sarasota and Venice both right off I-75.
We are an inclusive therapeutic group offering services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Our clinicians come from different backgroups, use different approaches and therapeutic modalities, and have a variety of specializations. The therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Art Therapy, and Narrative. Our clinicians use different approaches based on the needs and interests of their clients. Many implement mindfulness, somatic exercises, play therapy, and more. Our specialties include sex therapy, trauma treatment, couples and families, existential issues, depression and anxiety symptoms, and more. We offer sliding scale options and do not require income proof, you'd just let us know what rate you'd need within our offering and we'd help you find the best therapist match.
We are an inclusive therapeutic group offering services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Our clinicians come from different backgroups, use different approaches and therapeutic modalities, and have a variety of specializations. The therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Art Therapy, and Narrative. Our clinicians use different approaches based on the needs and interests of their clients. Many implement mindfulness, somatic exercises, play therapy, and more. Our specialties include sex therapy, trauma treatment, couples and families, existential issues, depression and anxiety symptoms, and more. We offer sliding scale options and do not require income proof, you'd just let us know what rate you'd need within our offering and we'd help you find the best therapist match.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
For over 25 years, Center for Discovery has been helping thousands of patients recover from eating disorders using our Real-Life Recovery approach. We offer effective teen, adult, gender affirmative and LGBTQIA+ inclusive programs in our residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care with proven results within the first week. We are also proud to offer a unique Stars & Stripes Program to serve those who serve. Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD. CFD’s outcomes are excellent, with 86.3% of patients who discharged at or above 90% total body weight maintaining their weight post-discharge. Patients demonstrated a 99.3% reduction in binge behaviors and 97.9% reduction in purge behaviors upon completing treatment.
For over 25 years, Center for Discovery has been helping thousands of patients recover from eating disorders using our Real-Life Recovery approach. We offer effective teen, adult, gender affirmative and LGBTQIA+ inclusive programs in our residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care with proven results within the first week. We are also proud to offer a unique Stars & Stripes Program to serve those who serve. Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD. CFD’s outcomes are excellent, with 86.3% of patients who discharged at or above 90% total body weight maintaining their weight post-discharge. Patients demonstrated a 99.3% reduction in binge behaviors and 97.9% reduction in purge behaviors upon completing treatment.
At Lightshare we know that a better life is within reach. That’s why we’re focused on providing affordable and transformative support for those who may be experiencing mental health and addiction disorders. Founded on the hope for a brighter tomorrow, we are committed to recovery through affordable and high-quality care for all. Our evidence-based approach ensures that every individual, along with their families, is supported throughout the entire journey.
At Lightshare we know that a better life is within reach. That’s why we’re focused on providing affordable and transformative support for those who may be experiencing mental health and addiction disorders. Founded on the hope for a brighter tomorrow, we are committed to recovery through affordable and high-quality care for all. Our evidence-based approach ensures that every individual, along with their families, is supported throughout the entire journey.
At Transform Mental Health, we provide a safe, supportive space for teens (11+) and adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. As a family-owned practice, we offer personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs.
Our PHP and IOP programs include individual, group, and family therapy, along with psychiatric care. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness, we help clients build coping skills, gain insight, and move forward with confidence.
We accept most major insurance plans to make care accessible when it matters most.
At Transform Mental Health, we provide a safe, supportive space for teens (11+) and adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. As a family-owned practice, we offer personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs.
Our PHP and IOP programs include individual, group, and family therapy, along with psychiatric care. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness, we help clients build coping skills, gain insight, and move forward with confidence.
We accept most major insurance plans to make care accessible when it matters most.
White Sands Treatment Center is an accredited private drug and alcohol recovery center located in the peaceful town of Fort Myers, FL. The multi-licensed, inpatient rehabilitation facility was built upon the desire to treat chronic and progressive disorders such as chemical dependency and mental illness. White Sands knows that untreated patients can be left severely incapacitated from an overdose. Therefore, the caring and experienced staff is dedicated to breaking the cycle of supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. White Sands recovery program is open to men and women over the age of 18 who meet the admission criteria. White Sands administers a careful evaluation to ensure a collective understanding of the patient in order to create a tailored treatment program. Programs typically include medical detox, individual counseling, and other alternative therapies. The tranquil setting at White Sands creates a sanctuary that supports the rehabilitation process and enhances physical and emotional well-being. Patients are encouraged to take advantage of the many healing therapies offered, including, but not limited to Yoga, meditation, beach group meetings, and artistic therapy.
White Sands Treatment Center is an accredited private drug and alcohol recovery center located in the peaceful town of Fort Myers, FL. The multi-licensed, inpatient rehabilitation facility was built upon the desire to treat chronic and progressive disorders such as chemical dependency and mental illness. White Sands knows that untreated patients can be left severely incapacitated from an overdose. Therefore, the caring and experienced staff is dedicated to breaking the cycle of supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. White Sands recovery program is open to men and women over the age of 18 who meet the admission criteria. White Sands administers a careful evaluation to ensure a collective understanding of the patient in order to create a tailored treatment program. Programs typically include medical detox, individual counseling, and other alternative therapies. The tranquil setting at White Sands creates a sanctuary that supports the rehabilitation process and enhances physical and emotional well-being. Patients are encouraged to take advantage of the many healing therapies offered, including, but not limited to Yoga, meditation, beach group meetings, and artistic therapy.
People with addiction issues often have other mental health concerns such as anxiety. depression, stress, bipolar disorder, etc. This is called a co-occurring disorder (also known as dual diagnosis) where substance abuse and mental health issues are present together. To recover successfully from an addiction, it is crucial to treat the mental health issue (s) as well as the addiction, which is what we do at Advantage Mental Health. Treatment with medication and counseling/behavioral therapy allows you to live their lives while overcoming addiction -- you can still work, attend school, or participate in family events with our outpatient services.
People with addiction issues often have other mental health concerns such as anxiety. depression, stress, bipolar disorder, etc. This is called a co-occurring disorder (also known as dual diagnosis) where substance abuse and mental health issues are present together. To recover successfully from an addiction, it is crucial to treat the mental health issue (s) as well as the addiction, which is what we do at Advantage Mental Health. Treatment with medication and counseling/behavioral therapy allows you to live their lives while overcoming addiction -- you can still work, attend school, or participate in family events with our outpatient services.
ANR approaches opioid dependency based on the pathophysiology and neuropharmacology vis-à-vis normal brain function and examines the interaction and relationship that would normally exist prior to the neuroadaptation and alteration that has now ensued from nervous system exposure to opioids. Individuals who develop an opioid dependency through the use of exogenous opioids suppress natural endorphin production while simultaneously inducing the nervous system to increase the number of active endorphin/opioid receptors. With increasing use and abuse, this develops into a vicious self-perpetuating cycle. As more and more receptors are induced, the individual requires greater and greater amounts of opioids/narcotics to quench their neuro-biochemical demand.
ANR approaches opioid dependency based on the pathophysiology and neuropharmacology vis-à-vis normal brain function and examines the interaction and relationship that would normally exist prior to the neuroadaptation and alteration that has now ensued from nervous system exposure to opioids. Individuals who develop an opioid dependency through the use of exogenous opioids suppress natural endorphin production while simultaneously inducing the nervous system to increase the number of active endorphin/opioid receptors. With increasing use and abuse, this develops into a vicious self-perpetuating cycle. As more and more receptors are induced, the individual requires greater and greater amounts of opioids/narcotics to quench their neuro-biochemical demand.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. We’re real people who meet you where you are, no judgment, no pressure. Our practice welcomes individuals, couples, teens, and families navigating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, postpartum challenges, life transitions, identity questions, and more. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here to help you move forward at your own pace.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. We’re real people who meet you where you are, no judgment, no pressure. Our practice welcomes individuals, couples, teens, and families navigating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, postpartum challenges, life transitions, identity questions, and more. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here to help you move forward at your own pace.
As a leading nonprofit provider of substance use and co-occurring mental health services, Phoenix House Florida (PHFL) in treats teens age 13-17 at our Derek Jeter Center and adults at our Outpatient Center. Our professional and passionate treatment professionals help patients heal, mend family relationships, and build foundations for happier, healthier futures. Our Outpatient Programs utilize evidence-based practices and combine assessment, evaluation, relapse prevention and social skills training, individual and group counseling, toxicology screenings, and other treatment as needed. The Brandon Outpatient provides customized outpatient (OP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) for individuals. We focus on healthy, positive life choices and encourage patients to identify and maximize their own individual strength. Both adult and teen counseling services provide treatment specifically designed for those who are experiencing substance use and related mental health conditions. At our adult outpatient counseling center in Brandon we also offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program that uses medications, in combination with behavioral therapies to treat the whole pers
As a leading nonprofit provider of substance use and co-occurring mental health services, Phoenix House Florida (PHFL) in treats teens age 13-17 at our Derek Jeter Center and adults at our Outpatient Center. Our professional and passionate treatment professionals help patients heal, mend family relationships, and build foundations for happier, healthier futures. Our Outpatient Programs utilize evidence-based practices and combine assessment, evaluation, relapse prevention and social skills training, individual and group counseling, toxicology screenings, and other treatment as needed. The Brandon Outpatient provides customized outpatient (OP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) for individuals. We focus on healthy, positive life choices and encourage patients to identify and maximize their own individual strength. Both adult and teen counseling services provide treatment specifically designed for those who are experiencing substance use and related mental health conditions. At our adult outpatient counseling center in Brandon we also offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program that uses medications, in combination with behavioral therapies to treat the whole pers
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What types of psychiatric treatment programs are available for teenagers?
Psychiatric treatment programs for teens generally fall into two broad categories: inpatient/residential programs and outpatient programs. In inpatient and residential programs, a teen lives at a treatment facility full-time. In outpatient programs, a teen lives at home and attends treatment on a scheduled, more part-time basis. Inpatient and residential programs are the most intensive level of care, while outpatient options are less intensive and include partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Both PHPs and IOPs involve structured therapy sessions multiple times per week without requiring the teen to leave home overnight. The right level of care for a teen generally depends on the severity of their symptoms, how safe they are at home, and whether less intensive treatment options have already been tried.
What is the difference between inpatient and residential treatment for teenagers?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, inpatient and residential treatment are meaningfully different. Inpatient care is shorter-term and medically monitored, thus making it designed primarily for acute stabilization, such as when a teen is in crisis or at immediate risk of harm. Residential treatment, by contrast, is longer-term. It often takes place in more home-like setting, rather than a medical setting, and integrates individual mental health treatment, group therapy, and school in a single setting. Residential treatment is most appropriate for teens who need intensive support but do not require the level of medical oversight that inpatient hospitalization provides.
How does teen residential treatment work?
Upon admission to a residential treatment program, a teen typically undergoes an assessment that shapes their individualized treatment plan and determines what therapies are most appropriate for them. If needed, the teen may also undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine an appropriate diagnosis and/or provide guidance on medication.Days at residential treatment programs are very structured and typically include individual and group therapy, community activities, and academic support. Treatment typically draws on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps teens identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which builds skills in emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Some programs also incorporate experiential approaches like art therapy or mindfulness-based practices alongside other modalities.
What should I look for in a residential treatment center for my teen?
Program quality in teen residential treatment varies significantly, so it's important to do thorough research before committing to a program. A good first step is confirming that any program you consider is licensed by the relevant state agency and accredited by a recognized body, such as The Joint Commission. From there, ask each program specific questions, such as who the treating clinicians are and what credentials the hold, how an individualized treatment plan is developed, and what the aftercare and step-down plan looks like after discharge. Red flags to watch for include therapy delivered primarily by unlicensed staff, restricted contact between parents and their teen, a treatment approach that does not adapt to individual progress, and high-pressure recruitment tactics that discourage you from taking time to evaluate other program options.
How do you choose the right residential treatment center?
The Psychology Today Treatment Center directory is a useful starting point for identifying treatment facilities by allowing you to filter providers by location, age group, condition, and insurance coverage. It is worth considering whether your teen needs a specialized program and to filter the Directory accordingly. Some residential centers, for instance, focus specifically on eating disorders, substance use, or trauma, and a general psychiatric program may not be equipped to provide the level of care these conditions require. Once you have a list of programs that my be a good fit, contact each program directly to ask specific questions and, if possible, request a site visit. It is also important to verify insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs prior to choosing a program.