Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers in League City, TX
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New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
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Established in 2003, Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc. is a full outpatient service mental health agency offering a complete range of behavioral health services. These include medication management by our psychiatry department, comprehensive psychological evaluation for each person with home and office based therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. The Licensed psychologists, of Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc., have extensive testing and assessment backgrounds. The licensed clinicians have master and doctorate levels of education in counseling and social work fields with their respective licenses in Texas. Individual, Family and Group therapy are available according to the person's need. Services also provided include substance abuse treatment program.
Established in 2003, Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc. is a full outpatient service mental health agency offering a complete range of behavioral health services. These include medication management by our psychiatry department, comprehensive psychological evaluation for each person with home and office based therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. The Licensed psychologists, of Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc., have extensive testing and assessment backgrounds. The licensed clinicians have master and doctorate levels of education in counseling and social work fields with their respective licenses in Texas. Individual, Family and Group therapy are available according to the person's need. Services also provided include substance abuse treatment program.
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UHCL Psychological Services Clinic
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
League City, TX 77573
The Psychological Services Clinic at University of Houston-Clear Lake is a training clinic for graduate programs in clinical psychology, family therapy, and school psychology. The clinic serves the community by providing sliding-scale mental health services to individuals (adults, teens, and children), families, and couples. We treat a variety of disorders, with expertise in depression, anxiety, and behavior problems for children and adults. Our student clinicians are supervised by doctoral-level therapists to provide evidence-supported treatments. We treat individuals with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, etc. We also provide assessments for ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, as well as diagnostic purposes.
The Psychological Services Clinic at University of Houston-Clear Lake is a training clinic for graduate programs in clinical psychology, family therapy, and school psychology. The clinic serves the community by providing sliding-scale mental health services to individuals (adults, teens, and children), families, and couples. We treat a variety of disorders, with expertise in depression, anxiety, and behavior problems for children and adults. Our student clinicians are supervised by doctoral-level therapists to provide evidence-supported treatments. We treat individuals with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, etc. We also provide assessments for ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, as well as diagnostic purposes.
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For 98 years, The Menninger Clinic has been a leader in providing accurate diagnosis and the best treatment for patients suffering from severe and complex mental illness, substance use and related conditions. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Menninger among the nation's best in psychiatry for 30 straight years. Our nursing staff has earned three consecutive Pathways to Excellence designations, the first independent psychiatric hospital to do so. Menninger offers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient assessments for all ages, specialty hospital programs plus transitional and outpatient services. Using these four gold-standard assessments, adult patients report that their mental health symptoms improved while being treated at Menninger and that they maintained these gains throughout their first year after discharge. Evidence-based therapies and genetic testing for medications allow personalized treatment. Many patients have not made desired progress from previous hospitalizations and multiple caregivers, and experience severe depression, anxiety, trauma or personality disorders, substance use, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. See our treatment outcomes at www.MenningerClinic.org.
For 98 years, The Menninger Clinic has been a leader in providing accurate diagnosis and the best treatment for patients suffering from severe and complex mental illness, substance use and related conditions. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Menninger among the nation's best in psychiatry for 30 straight years. Our nursing staff has earned three consecutive Pathways to Excellence designations, the first independent psychiatric hospital to do so. Menninger offers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient assessments for all ages, specialty hospital programs plus transitional and outpatient services. Using these four gold-standard assessments, adult patients report that their mental health symptoms improved while being treated at Menninger and that they maintained these gains throughout their first year after discharge. Evidence-based therapies and genetic testing for medications allow personalized treatment. Many patients have not made desired progress from previous hospitalizations and multiple caregivers, and experience severe depression, anxiety, trauma or personality disorders, substance use, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. See our treatment outcomes at www.MenningerClinic.org.
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New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
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Adaego Recovery is a substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment facility that offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Our facility acts as a step down from a hospital or for those who are looking for an alternative to an inpatient setting. We believe that with our structured programs, staff support, and a strong community of peers, Adaego Recovery creates an environment of genuineness, empathy, and accountability that will allow our clients to reach their goal of sobriety.
Adaego Recovery is a substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment facility that offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Our facility acts as a step down from a hospital or for those who are looking for an alternative to an inpatient setting. We believe that with our structured programs, staff support, and a strong community of peers, Adaego Recovery creates an environment of genuineness, empathy, and accountability that will allow our clients to reach their goal of sobriety.
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Positive Recovery Centers - Jersey Village
Treatment Center, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
Positive Recovery Centers in Jersey Village offers an intensive outpatient program tailored to individuals who do not require residential treatment and those who need continued support after residential care. This structured, supportive program offers classroom education, group discussion, individual counseling and aftercare. The group and individual sessions help clients address the core issues surrounding their addictions and develop the skills necessary to lead active lives in sobriety. Spiritual awareness, relapse prevention, coping skills, Twelve Step meetings, and family education are just a few of the highlights of the program.
Positive Recovery Centers in Jersey Village offers an intensive outpatient program tailored to individuals who do not require residential treatment and those who need continued support after residential care. This structured, supportive program offers classroom education, group discussion, individual counseling and aftercare. The group and individual sessions help clients address the core issues surrounding their addictions and develop the skills necessary to lead active lives in sobriety. Spiritual awareness, relapse prevention, coping skills, Twelve Step meetings, and family education are just a few of the highlights of the program.
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We believe that each person experiences the disease of addiction and mental health disorders uniquely, and that entering lasting recovery means finding the deeper purposes that empower a fulfilling life in recovery. We are a Florida Rehab dedicated to helping you or a loved one live the life they deserve.
We believe that each person experiences the disease of addiction and mental health disorders uniquely, and that entering lasting recovery means finding the deeper purposes that empower a fulfilling life in recovery. We are a Florida Rehab dedicated to helping you or a loved one live the life they deserve.
Online Treatment Centers
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Fulshear Treatment to Transition is a program for young adult women struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders and/or trauma. Young women there typically struggle with relationships as well.
Fulshear Treatment to Transition is a program for young adult women struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders and/or trauma. Young women there typically struggle with relationships as well.
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The Woodlands Behavioral Health and Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Our unique integrated treatment approach uses a multidisciplinary treatment team and a wide range of treatment services to assesses and treat the whole client and their significant others. An individualized treatment plan is customized for each client to address their specific treatment needs. Our treatment team which includes psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed professional and chemical dependency counselors, family and marital therapists, executive, social and life skill coaches, educational diagnostician, reading specialist and a health psychologist are all under the same roof. Members of the team assigned to implement the client's treatment plan collaborate informally and formally in weekly treatment meetings to monitor the client's treatment progress in meeting their treatment goals. Client self-management is the primary treatment goal for each client to ensure that through education and skills training the client understands and is able to take responsibility for managing their mental health issues in partnership with their treatment providers.
Our unique integrated treatment approach uses a multidisciplinary treatment team and a wide range of treatment services to assesses and treat the whole client and their significant others. An individualized treatment plan is customized for each client to address their specific treatment needs. Our treatment team which includes psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed professional and chemical dependency counselors, family and marital therapists, executive, social and life skill coaches, educational diagnostician, reading specialist and a health psychologist are all under the same roof. Members of the team assigned to implement the client's treatment plan collaborate informally and formally in weekly treatment meetings to monitor the client's treatment progress in meeting their treatment goals. Client self-management is the primary treatment goal for each client to ensure that through education and skills training the client understands and is able to take responsibility for managing their mental health issues in partnership with their treatment providers.
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Next Step Behavioral Houston is a 24/7 residential treatment facility for Adults 18 and older with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Our primary focus of care is mental illness. We provide short term (90 days or less) and long-term (life care) for our clients, which is based on their individual needs. Our client are individuals that have a history of going in and out of the hospital, have misdemeanors, and behavioral concerns.
Next Step Behavioral Houston is a 24/7 residential treatment facility for Adults 18 and older with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Our primary focus of care is mental illness. We provide short term (90 days or less) and long-term (life care) for our clients, which is based on their individual needs. Our client are individuals that have a history of going in and out of the hospital, have misdemeanors, and behavioral concerns.
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Westpark Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population. We offer several paths of treatment at several convenient locations including, Richmond, Jersey Village (CyFair), and Sugar Land, TX.
Westpark Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population. We offer several paths of treatment at several convenient locations including, Richmond, Jersey Village (CyFair), and Sugar Land, TX.
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Clients include a spectrum of mental health concerns – depression, anxiety, substance use, sexual health in recovery, psychiatric medication management, trauma, interpersonal violence, adjustment to medical problems, and others. Our primary client base is made up of members of the LGBTQ+ community but others are welcome. Many of our clients have met with stigma and discrimination when they have sought help from other providers. Many of our clients are members of the LGBTQ+ community and have faced many difficulties in “coming out” to family, friends, and important others.
Clients include a spectrum of mental health concerns – depression, anxiety, substance use, sexual health in recovery, psychiatric medication management, trauma, interpersonal violence, adjustment to medical problems, and others. Our primary client base is made up of members of the LGBTQ+ community but others are welcome. Many of our clients have met with stigma and discrimination when they have sought help from other providers. Many of our clients are members of the LGBTQ+ community and have faced many difficulties in “coming out” to family, friends, and important others.
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We offer a broad range of professional services in a residential setting. Our long-time, dedicated therapists are mainstays in the Houston recovery community. Our treatment programs include everything from an inpatient rehab program to intensive outpatient care and even aftercare. You’ll find our staff is dedicated to helping individuals overcome their addictions. For those who don’t require residential care, our intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) provides a structured, supportive setting conducive to recovery. Our IOP provides an important next step in treatment for clients who have completed inpatient alcohol and drug rehab. Clients benefit from a number of therapeutic approaches that complement our core belief in 12-step principles.
We offer a broad range of professional services in a residential setting. Our long-time, dedicated therapists are mainstays in the Houston recovery community. Our treatment programs include everything from an inpatient rehab program to intensive outpatient care and even aftercare. You’ll find our staff is dedicated to helping individuals overcome their addictions. For those who don’t require residential care, our intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) provides a structured, supportive setting conducive to recovery. Our IOP provides an important next step in treatment for clients who have completed inpatient alcohol and drug rehab. Clients benefit from a number of therapeutic approaches that complement our core belief in 12-step principles.
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Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. Discovery offers a full continuum of care specializing in the unique and specific needs associated with eating disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Discovery treats adult women 18 and over and adolescent males and females ages 10 - 19 in separate programs. Our treatment locations offer a warm and engaging environment that fosters long term recovery. Each program treats a small number of clients at a time allowing for truly individualized care that is focused on healing both the client and their family.
Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. Discovery offers a full continuum of care specializing in the unique and specific needs associated with eating disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Discovery treats adult women 18 and over and adolescent males and females ages 10 - 19 in separate programs. Our treatment locations offer a warm and engaging environment that fosters long term recovery. Each program treats a small number of clients at a time allowing for truly individualized care that is focused on healing both the client and their family.
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New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
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Psychology Houston, PC is the leading center for Cognitive Behavioral Treatment in the Houston area. All staff psychologists are trained and credentialed in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, body focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling and skin picking), and other psychological difficulties experienced by children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, the Founder and Director of Psychology Houston, PC is a strong advocate for evidence-based treatment, solution-focused therapy, and is involved in ongoing research. Psychology Houston, PC is located in central Houston just west of the Galleria, and offers psychological services to the entire Houston metropolitan area.
Psychology Houston, PC is the leading center for Cognitive Behavioral Treatment in the Houston area. All staff psychologists are trained and credentialed in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, body focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling and skin picking), and other psychological difficulties experienced by children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, the Founder and Director of Psychology Houston, PC is a strong advocate for evidence-based treatment, solution-focused therapy, and is involved in ongoing research. Psychology Houston, PC is located in central Houston just west of the Galleria, and offers psychological services to the entire Houston metropolitan area.
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Heights Treatment offers several levels of care to fit the needs of each individual in their recovery journey. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the most intensive level of treatment with programming 5 days per week, approximately 6 hours per day. This outpatient option allows clients to benefit from a high level of clinical care and support with the luxury of living in their own home or sober living environment. Clients who seek a slightly less intensive level of care may choose our Intensive Oupatient Program (IOP), which is offered 3-5 days per week, for 3 hours per day. Just as in PHP, clients receive group therapy each day they attend treatment, with topics that range from DBT skills, healthy relationships, recovery skills, emotional, spiritual, and relational sobriety, and grief and loss. The least intense level of care offered at Heights Treatment is our Outpatient Program (OP). This program is designed for the client who is in need of additional support while they return to full-time work and/or daily living. Our Outpatient Program is then a great option for continuing care after the completion of IOP or PHP.
Heights Treatment offers several levels of care to fit the needs of each individual in their recovery journey. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the most intensive level of treatment with programming 5 days per week, approximately 6 hours per day. This outpatient option allows clients to benefit from a high level of clinical care and support with the luxury of living in their own home or sober living environment. Clients who seek a slightly less intensive level of care may choose our Intensive Oupatient Program (IOP), which is offered 3-5 days per week, for 3 hours per day. Just as in PHP, clients receive group therapy each day they attend treatment, with topics that range from DBT skills, healthy relationships, recovery skills, emotional, spiritual, and relational sobriety, and grief and loss. The least intense level of care offered at Heights Treatment is our Outpatient Program (OP). This program is designed for the client who is in need of additional support while they return to full-time work and/or daily living. Our Outpatient Program is then a great option for continuing care after the completion of IOP or PHP.
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Our center serves all individuals that struggle with drug addictions, alcohol addictions, and mental health issues. We are here to work with all individuals regardless of race or gender. With over 15 years of combined industry experience, the Step Forward team saw a gap in the counseling industry and created a community centered practice where care is elevated.
Our center serves all individuals that struggle with drug addictions, alcohol addictions, and mental health issues. We are here to work with all individuals regardless of race or gender. With over 15 years of combined industry experience, the Step Forward team saw a gap in the counseling industry and created a community centered practice where care is elevated.
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Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.