At Colorado Mental Health Services (CMHS), we believe effective mental health care should be built around the person, not the other way around. Our outpatient treatment is designed around your needs, coordinated by board-certified professionals, and delivered in the calm setting of Lakewood, Colorado.
Outpatient care lets you get consistent, expert support while staying rooted in your daily life. And if you ever need a higher level of support, our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is there as a next step, whether you’re transitioning from residential care or want more structure than weekly therapy provides.
We operate with empathy, expertise, and a genuine desire to help people improve their mental health.
An outpatient program is the most flexible level of mental health care, designed for people who need ongoing professional support but don’t require the daily structure of a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) or the multi-day-per-week intensity of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
For many people, outpatient care is where treatment settles in for the long haul: after stepping down from IOP, you keep the momentum going through weekly individual therapy, support groups, alumni connections, and, when it’s helpful, a case manager who keeps the different pieces of your care working together.
It’s a way to stay supported and accountable while you rebuild routines, return to work or school, and put what you’ve learned into practice in your everyday life. Outpatient care isn’t only a step-down, though. For a lot of people, it’s the first step.
If you’re managing anxiety, depression, burnout, or the kind of stress that’s started to affect how you sleep, work, or show up for the people around you, outpatient treatment gives you real clinical support without asking you to put your life on hold.
Outpatient care works best for people who are stable enough to live at home and want support that fits around their lives rather than replacing them. That includes:
If you’re not sure whether outpatient care is the right fit, our team can talk it through with you and help you find the level of support that matches where you are.
Our mental health facilities are in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by the beautiful Front Range mountains.
To begin your journey to better mental health, follow these steps:
1. Call us. Our compassionate team will walk you through your options of care.
2. Verify your insurance. We’ll confirm your benefits and explain payment options.
3. Schedule an assessment. Meet with our team to create a personalized treatment plan.
We use various therapies as part of our personalized care. These are determined according to your mental health challenges and preferred outcomes. All therapies are given by trained therapists and licensed counselors specializing in mental health care.
Our care is tailored for each person, their history, needs, and treatment goals. We create a plan for recovery that is uniquely based around you.
We use proven approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build real, positive outcomes for mental health.
All program attendees have access to a licensed psychiatrist for assessments, medication recommendations, and monitoring.
We have different scheduling options for our outpatient sessions, so you can participate in the program while still maintaining your daily routine and responsibilities.
We accept major PPO insurance plans from providers such as Aetna, Zelis, Anthem, Cigna, Mines, Multiplan, and TRICARE.
A member of our admissions team can guide you through our straightforward insurance verification process, getting you set up with our mental healthcare treatment quickly and simply.
Outpatient mental health treatment is care you receive while living at home and keeping up with work, school, and daily life. It typically includes individual therapy, group sessions, and medication management when needed — usually one to a few times per week. It’s the most flexible level of care, designed for ongoing support rather than the daily structure of PHP or IOP.
Most outpatient clients attend once or twice a week, though the schedule flexes to fit your needs. Someone stepping down from a higher level of care might start with more frequent sessions and taper over time, while someone using outpatient as a first step might begin with weekly therapy. Your care team adjusts the frequency as your progress and goals change.
The three differ mainly in intensity. PHP is the most structured, with sessions most of the day, several days a week. IOP is a middle level, typically nine or more hours a week across multiple days. Outpatient is the most flexible, usually a few hours a week or less. Many people move down through these levels as they stabilize.
Yes. For many conditions — including anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns — regular outpatient therapy is a well-established, effective form of care. It works especially well for people who are stable enough to live at home and benefit from consistency over time. The key is showing up regularly and staying engaged with your care team.
Absolutely. You don’t need to have been in a hospital, PHP, or IOP to begin outpatient treatment. Many people start here as their first step, before their symptoms become harder to manage. You can reach out directly to schedule an assessment, and our team will help determine whether outpatient care is the right fit.
Outpatient care is built around your life, so sessions are scheduled to fit around work, school, or family. Many insurance plans cover outpatient mental health services, though coverage varies by plan. Our team can verify your benefits and explain any costs before you begin, so there are no surprises.
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