Immersed in more than five hundred acres of natural landscape, clients are able to seek alternatives to traditional talk therapy for a variety of challenges relating to trauma, abuse, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and Autism.
There is a movement towards nature-based, equine and animal-assisted psychotherapy as an alternative to traditional talk therapy modalities. Medically, studies have shown horse-human interaction and time in nature to have a wide array of benefits. Equuvation offers several programs for those seeking a new approach to healing. Equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) is a form of experiential psychotherapy that includes developing a relationship with horses and provides clients with opportunities to enhance self-awareness and re-pattern maladaptive behaviors, feelings and attitudes. / Nature-based therapy (or ecotherapy) is a form of psychotherapy that is focused on a connection with nature. Referring to a wide range of treatment programs that aim to improve your mental and physical well-being, ecotherapy may include working with animals, outdoor meditation and yoga, “talk therapy” while hiking/moving through the woods or simply just being present in nature on the farm. / Equuvation also offers opportunities for personal growth including leadership, team-building and self-care equine-assisted learning retreats and workshops. No prior horse/animal experience is necessary.
Immersed in more than five hundred acres of natural landscape, clients are able to seek alternatives to traditional talk therapy for a variety of challenges relating to trauma, abuse, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and Autism.
There is a movement towards nature-based, equine and animal-assisted psychotherapy as an alternative to traditional talk therapy modalities. Medically, studies have shown horse-human interaction and time in nature to have a wide array of benefits. Equuvation offers several programs for those seeking a new approach to healing. Equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) is a form of experiential psychotherapy that includes developing a relationship with horses and provides clients with opportunities to enhance self-awareness and re-pattern maladaptive behaviors, feelings and attitudes. / Nature-based therapy (or ecotherapy) is a form of psychotherapy that is focused on a connection with nature. Referring to a wide range of treatment programs that aim to improve your mental and physical well-being, ecotherapy may include working with animals, outdoor meditation and yoga, “talk therapy” while hiking/moving through the woods or simply just being present in nature on the farm. / Equuvation also offers opportunities for personal growth including leadership, team-building and self-care equine-assisted learning retreats and workshops. No prior horse/animal experience is necessary.
The Stables Autism Program, a part of the Pasadena Villa Network, helps individuals gain self-awareness, acceptance, inner strength, and life strategies to live a more independent life.
We treat adults of all genders (18 and older) who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and have not achieved or sustained the level of social, academic, occupational, employment, and family function desired.
The Stables Autism Program, a part of the Pasadena Villa Network, helps individuals gain self-awareness, acceptance, inner strength, and life strategies to live a more independent life.
We treat adults of all genders (18 and older) who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and have not achieved or sustained the level of social, academic, occupational, employment, and family function desired.
Since 1987, Carolina Psychological Associates has been providing professional, compassionate, and supportive therapy and evaluation services to its community. We have locations in Greensboro and Chapel Hill. Our fully licensed providers are able to offer support in the areas of life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, ADHD, learning differences, parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQ+, and cultural and ethnic identify issues to name just a few. We provide comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, giftedness, early Kindergarten entry, and mood disorders. We also offer neuropsychological evaluations in the areas of TBI/concussions, epilepsy, unexplained memory loss, fetal alcohol spectrum, development (e.g., intellectual, Fragile X), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, pre-surgical evaluations for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy, and complex neurological diagnostic clarification. We accept most insurances and offer both safe in-office visits and telehealth appointments.
Since 1987, Carolina Psychological Associates has been providing professional, compassionate, and supportive therapy and evaluation services to its community. We have locations in Greensboro and Chapel Hill. Our fully licensed providers are able to offer support in the areas of life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, ADHD, learning differences, parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQ+, and cultural and ethnic identify issues to name just a few. We provide comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, giftedness, early Kindergarten entry, and mood disorders. We also offer neuropsychological evaluations in the areas of TBI/concussions, epilepsy, unexplained memory loss, fetal alcohol spectrum, development (e.g., intellectual, Fragile X), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, pre-surgical evaluations for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy, and complex neurological diagnostic clarification. We accept most insurances and offer both safe in-office visits and telehealth appointments.
New River Wellness Collective is a group of inclusive and collaborative therapists. We offer psychotherapy services for adults, children, families, and couples/relationships. We also conduct comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD (for clients 10+ years). Our goal is to provide ethical, evidence-based therapy services to our community, working from intersectional, non-judgmental, and relational frameworks. We strive to provide safe, affirming, inclusive spaces for healing the whole person, and openly welcome clients who have experienced marginalization based on race, ethnicity, ability, immigration status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity/expression. All of our full-time clinicians are licensed throughout North Carolina and provide therapy and assessment services via telehealth and in-person in Durham, NC.
New River Wellness Collective is a group of inclusive and collaborative therapists. We offer psychotherapy services for adults, children, families, and couples/relationships. We also conduct comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD (for clients 10+ years). Our goal is to provide ethical, evidence-based therapy services to our community, working from intersectional, non-judgmental, and relational frameworks. We strive to provide safe, affirming, inclusive spaces for healing the whole person, and openly welcome clients who have experienced marginalization based on race, ethnicity, ability, immigration status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity/expression. All of our full-time clinicians are licensed throughout North Carolina and provide therapy and assessment services via telehealth and in-person in Durham, NC.
Our therapists bring empathy and understanding to help you address concerns such as work stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, autism, substance use and more.
At Thousand Branches Wellness, we offer a calm, welcoming environment for individual therapy for adults, couples and families.
In addition, we offer Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) group therapy for adults (18+) who need a little more care in their mental health journey beyond what individual therapy can offer. We currently offer a Professionals' IOP group and an LGBTQ+ IOP group for individuals who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Connect with others on Tuesdays, we have a one hour LGBTQ+ therapy group and a one hour Professionals' therapy group!
Our therapists bring empathy and understanding to help you address concerns such as work stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, autism, substance use and more.
At Thousand Branches Wellness, we offer a calm, welcoming environment for individual therapy for adults, couples and families.
In addition, we offer Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) group therapy for adults (18+) who need a little more care in their mental health journey beyond what individual therapy can offer. We currently offer a Professionals' IOP group and an LGBTQ+ IOP group for individuals who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Connect with others on Tuesdays, we have a one hour LGBTQ+ therapy group and a one hour Professionals' therapy group!
Our approach to wellness is personalized and holistic, treating and nurturing mind, body, and spirit for our clients from age seventeen through the senior years. Our practice model integrates the evidence-based Western clinical model with time-honored integrative practices including meditation. Our collaborative team of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists includes counselors with EMDR, Yoga for Mental Health, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy Certifications. We offer therapy in-person from our serene and welcoming practice, walking-and-talking therapy bringing the benefits of nature and gentle movement to your therapy experience in an outdoor setting, and through telehealth, connecting with you from the comfort of your home and ease of your device.
Our approach to wellness is personalized and holistic, treating and nurturing mind, body, and spirit for our clients from age seventeen through the senior years. Our practice model integrates the evidence-based Western clinical model with time-honored integrative practices including meditation. Our collaborative team of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists includes counselors with EMDR, Yoga for Mental Health, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy Certifications. We offer therapy in-person from our serene and welcoming practice, walking-and-talking therapy bringing the benefits of nature and gentle movement to your therapy experience in an outdoor setting, and through telehealth, connecting with you from the comfort of your home and ease of your device.
We help LGBTQ-identifying folks and their allies to live their best lives by providing treatment for many mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship struggles.
We help LGBTQ-identifying folks and their allies to live their best lives by providing treatment for many mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship struggles.
At Thompson, we understand life can be challenging. We are here to walk with you through your pain, stress and struggles. We have a wide variety of incredible clinicians in Charlotte & virtually who are ready to work with you. Thompson works with clients ranging from infants up through adulthood, couples, families, grandparents raising grandchildren - whatever your situation looks like, we've probably helped someone through it. Take the first step towards a healthier, happier life today!
At Thompson, we understand life can be challenging. We are here to walk with you through your pain, stress and struggles. We have a wide variety of incredible clinicians in Charlotte & virtually who are ready to work with you. Thompson works with clients ranging from infants up through adulthood, couples, families, grandparents raising grandchildren - whatever your situation looks like, we've probably helped someone through it. Take the first step towards a healthier, happier life today!
At HealthQuest, our health professionals excel beyond the present state of psychological practice and into the future with innovative technologies and therapies. We seek to explore an endless horizon of health-synergy, combining mind and body therapeutics with media, cutting-edge technology, gamification, and modern science to better serve our clientele and greater community. Through our use of related research, assessment, consultation and intervention, we hope to guide you on your personal voyage to optimal health and a bright, wholesome future. Welcome to HealthQuest: Innovative Therapeutics!
At HealthQuest, our health professionals excel beyond the present state of psychological practice and into the future with innovative technologies and therapies. We seek to explore an endless horizon of health-synergy, combining mind and body therapeutics with media, cutting-edge technology, gamification, and modern science to better serve our clientele and greater community. Through our use of related research, assessment, consultation and intervention, we hope to guide you on your personal voyage to optimal health and a bright, wholesome future. Welcome to HealthQuest: Innovative Therapeutics!
As one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, Charlotte, North Carolina offers all the amenities of a big city while maintaining a small-town feel. With clinical programming designed to be as dynamic and diverse as the city itself, Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Charlotte is proud to call the “Queen City” home and be a premier provider of behavioral healthcare services to this vibrant community. Our facility specializes in treating adults, 18 years and older, who struggle with various mental illnesses, including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders.
As one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, Charlotte, North Carolina offers all the amenities of a big city while maintaining a small-town feel. With clinical programming designed to be as dynamic and diverse as the city itself, Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Charlotte is proud to call the “Queen City” home and be a premier provider of behavioral healthcare services to this vibrant community. Our facility specializes in treating adults, 18 years and older, who struggle with various mental illnesses, including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders.
We are conveniently located in Elizabeth City, NC, just 2.5 miles north of the hospital. We provide counseling, psychotherapy ,and evaluation/testing services for children, adolescents, and adults. With seven independently licensed professionals in our practice, your individual needs will be served with care, professionalism, and with your privacy/confidentiality in mind. Albemarle Counseling Group follows all HIPAA guidelines. Clinicians are on staff M-F 8am- 5pm: Dorothy Rosenke, Licensed Psychologist; Kristin Kaul, Licensed Psychologist Assistant; Gemini Johnson, LCSW; Elizabeth Reed, LCSW; Cheryl Tate, LCSW; Hillary Hunsberger, LCSW; James Kronlage LCSW, DCSW.
We are conveniently located in Elizabeth City, NC, just 2.5 miles north of the hospital. We provide counseling, psychotherapy ,and evaluation/testing services for children, adolescents, and adults. With seven independently licensed professionals in our practice, your individual needs will be served with care, professionalism, and with your privacy/confidentiality in mind. Albemarle Counseling Group follows all HIPAA guidelines. Clinicians are on staff M-F 8am- 5pm: Dorothy Rosenke, Licensed Psychologist; Kristin Kaul, Licensed Psychologist Assistant; Gemini Johnson, LCSW; Elizabeth Reed, LCSW; Cheryl Tate, LCSW; Hillary Hunsberger, LCSW; James Kronlage LCSW, DCSW.
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), and The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support). We serve adults 18+ who have a primary mental health diagnosis, and we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), and The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support). We serve adults 18+ who have a primary mental health diagnosis, and we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Pasadena Villa, one of America's premier residential psychiatric treatment providers for adults with complex psychiatric disorders, has now opened an outpatient center offering Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs. As recognized visionaries in mental health treatment and transitional living services, we offer compassionate, comprehensive, individualized psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care. Pasadena Villa Outpatient Centers specialize in treating adults (18 years or older) who struggle with various mental illnesses including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Our treatment programs provide a supportive environment to discover ways to recognize and manage psychiatric symptoms. We place a strong emphasis on building and practicing new self-management strategies, in real-time to promote independence and autonomy.
Pasadena Villa, one of America's premier residential psychiatric treatment providers for adults with complex psychiatric disorders, has now opened an outpatient center offering Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs. As recognized visionaries in mental health treatment and transitional living services, we offer compassionate, comprehensive, individualized psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care. Pasadena Villa Outpatient Centers specialize in treating adults (18 years or older) who struggle with various mental illnesses including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Our treatment programs provide a supportive environment to discover ways to recognize and manage psychiatric symptoms. We place a strong emphasis on building and practicing new self-management strategies, in real-time to promote independence and autonomy.
Thrive Treatment℠ is the premier Los Angeles Treatment Center offering the full continuum of care. We offer detox, residential, and outpatient services for addiction and mental health. We employ a multi-modal approach to recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship with our clients while helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance abuse. In that sense, we view all addictions as dual diagnoses. While many of these underlying issues are visible to clients and their loved ones, there are often other challenging aspects of their inner lives that cannot be seen. Our goal is to help clients identify these problems, believing that insight in these areas is the best way to initiate positive and lasting change. This approach also helps clients minimize the shame that often comes with addiction, developing a sense of self-compassion for their circumstances while learning how to face life’s discomfort with strength and resilience.
Thrive Treatment℠ is the premier Los Angeles Treatment Center offering the full continuum of care. We offer detox, residential, and outpatient services for addiction and mental health. We employ a multi-modal approach to recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship with our clients while helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance abuse. In that sense, we view all addictions as dual diagnoses. While many of these underlying issues are visible to clients and their loved ones, there are often other challenging aspects of their inner lives that cannot be seen. Our goal is to help clients identify these problems, believing that insight in these areas is the best way to initiate positive and lasting change. This approach also helps clients minimize the shame that often comes with addiction, developing a sense of self-compassion for their circumstances while learning how to face life’s discomfort with strength and resilience.
At Lifeskills Orlando, we provide personalized and high-quality care for adults (18 years and older) with complex mental health disorders. Our comprehensive whole-person approach, unique setting, and high staff-to-client ratio support individualized attention and real-time interventions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each client. We use evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each client’s needs. Our team utilizes our social integration approach, which enables clients to receive real-time therapeutic interventions while experiencing real-life situations. Social integration is used to ensure social and life skills treatment concepts are not only learned but also become accessible tools for clients transitioning back to independent living.
At Lifeskills Orlando, we provide personalized and high-quality care for adults (18 years and older) with complex mental health disorders. Our comprehensive whole-person approach, unique setting, and high staff-to-client ratio support individualized attention and real-time interventions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each client. We use evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each client’s needs. Our team utilizes our social integration approach, which enables clients to receive real-time therapeutic interventions while experiencing real-life situations. Social integration is used to ensure social and life skills treatment concepts are not only learned but also become accessible tools for clients transitioning back to independent living.
Located just outside of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Pasadena Villa’s Smoky Mountain Lodge offers a serene mountain environment that’s perfect for a peaceful road to recovery. Our dedicated staff, top-notch amenities, and serene location allow for an ideal venue of healing and assimilation back into society, at whatever pace is best for a person’s needs. Pasadena Villa is one of America's premier residential psychiatric treatment providers for adults with complex psychiatric disorders. We offer compassionate, comprehensive, individualized psychiatric and psycho therapeutic care.
Located just outside of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Pasadena Villa’s Smoky Mountain Lodge offers a serene mountain environment that’s perfect for a peaceful road to recovery. Our dedicated staff, top-notch amenities, and serene location allow for an ideal venue of healing and assimilation back into society, at whatever pace is best for a person’s needs. Pasadena Villa is one of America's premier residential psychiatric treatment providers for adults with complex psychiatric disorders. We offer compassionate, comprehensive, individualized psychiatric and psycho therapeutic care.
New Hope Treatment Centers, is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare provider. Our psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF), provides comprehensive residential treatment to youth ages 12 to 21. Our facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and our programming offers Trauma Focused Evidence Based practices that produce improved outcomes for those we serve. Our programs offer treatment to those with a history of: sexually harmful behaviors, trauma, self injury, failed attempts at lower levels of care, repeat stays in acute inpatient settings, aggression and violence towards others. This setting also operates a fully accredited private school and offer medical/dental care and on-site recreational therapy services.
New Hope Treatment Centers, is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare provider. Our psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF), provides comprehensive residential treatment to youth ages 12 to 21. Our facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and our programming offers Trauma Focused Evidence Based practices that produce improved outcomes for those we serve. Our programs offer treatment to those with a history of: sexually harmful behaviors, trauma, self injury, failed attempts at lower levels of care, repeat stays in acute inpatient settings, aggression and violence towards others. This setting also operates a fully accredited private school and offer medical/dental care and on-site recreational therapy services.
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Autism Treatment Centers
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.