Specialized Therapy Modalities & Approaches

Fear and worry often prevent people from seeking the help they need for mental or behavioral health challenges. Understanding how to heal from these conditions can be an important step toward demystifying the process.

Therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat mental and behavioral health disorders. Therapy is sometimes used in combination with medications such as antidepressants or mood stabilizers to help people manage their symptoms.

Contrary to popular belief, therapy doesn’t involve simply spilling your secrets to a stranger. Therapists with extensive training apply research-based techniques during therapy sessions to help you learn to manage the symptoms of the mental and behavioral health disorder you have been experiencing.

For example, group therapy is an important type of care at facilities in the Acadia network. Although it might seem intimidating at first to sit in a group of strangers and talk about your personal experiences, group therapy can be immensely rewarding and beneficial.

Group therapy sessions create support networks you might not have otherwise found. Interacting with people from diverse backgrounds can offer you new perspectives from which to view your own experiences. Also, group sessions are led by experienced professionals who can provide guidance, direction, and feedback as needed.

During therapy sessions, your therapist or counselor might use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and change any negative or self-defeating thoughts you might be having. CBT can also help you adopt healthier and more productive behaviors.

Your therapist might also use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which is designed to build skills in four key areas: interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness.

Therapy can help people of all ages and genders heal from the effects of mental and behavioral health disorders. A wealth of research has documented how participating in therapy can help ease or eliminate the distressing symptoms that may be associated with mental and behavioral health disorders.

Effective therapy can empower individuals to function better in their daily lives and experience improved health. Many people who have participated in therapy have seen improvements throughout their lives, such as better relationships with their loved ones, improved performance in school or work, and even better physical health.

The symptoms of a mental and behavioral health disorder typically will not go away on their own. In fact, the effects of mental health disorders usually get worse without professional care. People who don’t seek treatment for a mental or behavioral health disorder may be at a higher risk for failing in school, losing their jobs, becoming bankrupt, being arrested, abusing alcohol or other drugs, developing co-occurring disorder, and dying by suicide.

Seeking therapy or other types of treatment for a mental and behavioral health disorder can reduce a person’s risk of experiencing negative effects or outcomes.

The facilities in Acadia Healthcare’s international network offer a wide array of therapies and treatment types for people of all ages and genders who are struggling with mental and behavioral health challenges. The professionals at Acadia’s treatment facilities use proven, evidence-based solutions in inclusive, supportive environments to help you or your loved one achieve improved health.

We understand that healing from a mental and behavioral health challenge might require multiple interventions. That’s why the facilities in the Acadia Healthcare network offer a variety of therapies and treatment types, so you or your loved one can receive the comprehensive care that you need.

Therapies and treatment options available through the Acadia Healthcare network include the following:

Medication management services: Some individuals can benefit from the use of prescription medications to help them manage the symptoms of mental and behavioral health disorders. Medication management services at Acadia facilities are typically provided by psychiatrists, nurses, and other qualified and experienced professionals.

Detoxification: For patients who are struggling with addiction, many facilities in the Acadia network offer detoxification services. Detox typically lasts between three and seven days. The experience may include medical support and therapeutic programming. Detox allows you to complete the withdrawal process safely and with minimal discomfort. After detox, you can fully engage in the therapeutic activities that will help you establish a strong foothold in early recovery.

Individual therapy: Licensed clinical social workers, therapists, and other experienced professionals provide individual therapy sessions at facilities within the Acadia network. These sessions offer a safe, confidential space in which you can discuss any concerns or address issues that you may not feel comfortable sharing in a group setting. Individual therapy can also help you to set goals for treatment and recovery.

Group therapy: Group therapy is provided at facilities throughout the Acadia Healthcare network. Licensed clinical social workers, therapists, counselors, addiction specialists, nurses, and a variety of other experienced professionals may lead group therapy sessions. During groups, you can learn about mental and behavioral health disorders and discover ways to cope with and manage their symptoms. Group sessions also give you the opportunity to connect with others who may be experiencing similar circumstances.

Family therapy: Many Acadia facilities also offer family therapy. Family therapy brings loved ones together in a supportive environment, where they can process how they have been impacted by mental or behavioral health challenges and learn how to better support each other.

Experiential therapies: A variety of experiential therapies are also available within the Acadia Healthcare network. These therapies, which are led by experienced professionals, are designed to promote healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Some of the many types of experiential therapies that are offered by Acadia’s network of facilities include art therapy, music therapy, recreation therapy, movement therapy, ropes courses, animal-assisted therapy, journaling, meditation, and yoga.

To learn more about the comprehensive, personalized therapies and treatment types that are offered through the Acadia Healthcare network, call a facility near you today. The staff at the facility you contact will be happy to provide you with the answers you need to help you make the most informed decisions regarding your health.