We offer effective, compassionate treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at our facility in Lakewood, Colorado. Learn to manage and alleviate your symptoms and to develop skills that contribute to a healthier, happier life.
Our team of licensed clinicians works with you to assist recovery, delivering evidence-based therapies, administering medicine where needed, and leading wellness activities. All programs are tailored to each person, so you receive quality care that accommodates your unique background, needs, and goals.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that develops after witnessing or being involved in a deeply traumatic event. PTSD is common among people who have been abused, who have been in active conflict, who are grieving, and who have had near-death experiences.
PTSD changes the structure and chemistry of the brain. It can leave a person’s nervous system in a constant state of threat.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for people suffering from PTSD. The structured care provides intense therapeutic support at our facility while allowing you the flexibility to return home in the evening.
Our IOP runs 3 days a week for 3 hours a day. It includes:
The typical duration is 12 weeks but can be extended to 20 weeks.
Our Medical Director oversees the IOP. He is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in mental health treatment, including PTSD. He works closely with our team to deliver comprehensive care that improves people’s quality of life.
An IOP is proven to contribute to better outcomes for people with PTSD.
IOP often has high retention rates, so when you complete the program you are more likely to seek further treatment that sustains your stability.
IOPs are also ideal for people who need to work, study or have other responsibilities while they receive treatment. You return home in the evening, so you maintain a sense of independence and can apply new skills to real life in real time.
Community is a big part of IOP for PTSD. By being able to stay connected to your personal community, you have essential support and motivation while undergoing treatment. This network can improve your chance of recovery.
Our IOP for PTSD integrates a range of approaches, including:
Contact Us.
We’ll provide information about our IOP and answer any initial questions you have.
Verify Your Benefits.
Our admissions team will conduct a Verification of Benefits (VOB) to confirm that your insurance provider and plan covers our IOP.
Complete Assessment.
We’ll invite you for an assessment to better understand your medical history, current needs, and future goals.
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Come to our center in Lakewood. We’ll give you an orientation tour and introduce you to your team. Begin treatment when you’re ready.
We are experts in PTSD care. We are also empathetic and client-centered. Contact us today to learn more about our IOP and to begin moving forward with your life. Change is possible. Recovery is possible.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after someone has witnessed or been part of a traumatic event. Symptoms are typically grouped into four categories: intrusive thoughts, avoidance, negative alterations in mood and cognition, and alterations
Symptoms are varied and depend on different factors, including the severity of the event. They include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, sweating, shaking, and emotional numbness.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to support people suffering from PTSD. Our IOP is overseen by our board-certified Medical Director. It runs for 12 weeks (but can be extended to 20 weeks) and takes place 3 days per week, for 3 hours per day. The program includes group therapy sessions, individual sessions, medication management, and psychiatric services.
We integrate evidence-based modalities in our IOP, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
We accept most commercial insurance providers. To verify your benefits, contact our admissions team. We’ll guide you through the process to confirm that your insurance plan covers PTSD treatment. We’ll provide you with a clear financial breakdown, including if there are additional costs.
We’re located in Lakewood, Colorado, at 8805 W 14th Ave suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80215. We serve individuals across Colorado, including people who live in and around Denver. We believe that accessing quality care while still being close to your support networks is essential for PTSD treatment.
To begin healing from PTSD, first contact our admissions team. We will answer any questions you have, provide information about our program, and conduct a Verification of Benefits (VOB).
Once we confirm your insurance, we’ll invite you for a full assessment to understand your medical history and goals for the future. We then work with you to design a care plan that aligns with your schedule and needs. When it’s ready, treatment begins.
Our admissions process is informative, compassionate, and as quick as possible, so you can begin healing sooner.
No, an IOP is not hospitalization. IOPs generally take place in treatment facilities and allow participants to return home after sessions.
Attendants in IOPs will have access to supervised therapy, medication, and monitoring; however, these are all conducted with the person’s approval. IOPs are not a form of involuntary commitment.
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