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Supporting the long-term health of a Green Beret's Mind, Body, and Spirit.

The long-term health of a Green Beret’s mind, body, and spirit is of the utmost importance to the Foundation. We supplement the care that the Military Health System (MHS) and Veterans Health Administration (VA) provide to ensure total wellness for the Green Beret.

Some examples of how we support our community:

  • Funded Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for TBI and PTSD
  • Alpha-Stim®
  • Infrared Light Therapy
  • ChiliPad™
  • Neurofeedback
  • Laser Regeneration Therapy
  • Aphasia Therapy
  • Access to substance abuse treatment
  • Inpatient/Outpatient healthcare costs not covered by TRICARE or the Veterans Health Administration

Health and Wellness Support Process:

  1. A Green Beret, family member, or Care Coalition advocate contacts the Foundation to inform us of a need that has arisen in our community.
  2. We ensure the person is, in fact, a Green Beret and that the need is valid and not supported by the Veterans Administration.
  3. We require supporting documentation to communicate the scope and cost of the support required.
  4. We require supporting documentation to communicate the scope and cost of the support required.
  5. We require supporting documentation to communicate the scope and cost of the support required.
  6. We continuously engage with the Green Beret and his family to see if the support has been helpful and if other needs have arisen.

Free

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
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Updated within the last month

Another form of therapy created to help trauma-affected clients, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses eye movements and processes similar to those the body utilizes during REM sleep, to help the patient reframe traumatic events.

Some studies report that EMDR can accelerate the healing process by years in comparison to psychotherapy alone. Our experts are available for any questions you may have about the benefits and processes of EMDR.

We offer both virtual and in-office therapy sessions. Both options are face-to-face to encourage connection and enhance visual understanding.

Call us today for a free 10-minute phone consultation.

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Insurances accepted:

  • United Healthcare
  • Oscar
  • Community First Commercial Plans
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Optum

Texas Medicaid plans:

  • Community First
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Superior Health
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: - See Below
Sunday: CLOSED

*Select Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM By appointment
Updated within the last 2 months.

Auravia is a cognitive-behavioral approach counseling facility with a focus on the holistic health of our clients. It is our core belief that, in order to make changes in your life, you must turn your attention to your thoughts, language, and physiology — focusing on the whole, rather than the individual parts.

By helping individuals view themselves as a whole entity, we can help them gain control and, ultimately, change their behaviors to ones that enable them to truly thrive. Our Professional Development Services are designed with those same values in mind.

We offer both virtual and in-office therapy sessions. Both options are face-to-face in order to encourage connection and enhance visual understanding.

Call us today for a free 10 minute phone consultation.

Click here to contact us.

Insurances accepted:

  • United Healthcare
  • Oscar
  • Community First Commercial Plans
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Optum

Texas Medicaid plans:

  • Community First
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Superior Health
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: - See Below
Sunday: CLOSED

*Select Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM By appointment
Updated within the last 2 months.

We provide the following types of counseling and therapy for children (ages 2+), adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups:

  • Faith-Based Counseling
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Play Therapy

We provide counseling for:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Trauma
  • Perfectionism
  • Substance Use
  • Addiction
  • Co-Dependency
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Emerging Adulthood
  • Parent-Coaching
  • Emotionally-Focused Marriage Support and Care 
  • Divorce Discernment
  • Co-Parenting & Blended Families
  • Self-esteem and Identity Development

Counseling is available in person and via telehealth.

Having trouble finding affordable counseling? You may qualify for our Cost-Conscious Counseling Program. Sessions are $20 and offered by master 's-level counseling interns who are supervised by fully licensed staff.

We accept private pay only but offer three tiers of experience and sliding-scale rates for those who qualify.

While we do not bill insurance, we are happy to provide you with receipts to submit to your insurance company.

Click here to learn about our fees.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Annie M Viers, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Celeste Inman, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S
Updated within the last month

The Peer Coaching and Support program’s primary purpose is to help combat veterans find healing and achieve positive reintegration with their families and society.

We also have Family Coordinators who sit down with the family members to help them process the secondary PTSD symptoms that they begin to exhibit as a result of the trauma we bring into the home.

Additionally, we offer a six-to-nine-month program at Camp Hope in Houston for veterans dealing with addiction problems, who are currently homeless or find themselves caught up in the legal system. We assist in employment opportunities, benefit claims, educational benefits, housing, and in some instances procurement of permanent transportation.

As advocates for recovery, we also host support programs and trauma intervention training at our SA facility throughout the year.

Training courses such as ASIST (suicide prevention program), Suicide PIP (Partners in Prevention), Mental Health First Aid, First Responders Chaplaincy Training, First Responder Peer Support Course, Strategic Response to Crisis, First Responder Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, and others are conducted regularly.

We network at the state and local levels to streamline veterans' accessibility to critical resources including housing, employment, medical, legal, and military benefits.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Matt Whitson Send email
(210) 896-6162
Diamond Aranda Send email
(210) 419-4114
Updated within the last month

This is a joint Warrior/Family group.

Warrior Groups are fellowships for combat veterans and their families to share their experiences, testimonies of healing, compassion, and hope in overcoming the invisible wounds of war.

Warrior Family Support Groups exist to assist family members (spouse, parent, sibling, child, caretaker, etc.) of PTSD sufferers in understanding and healing.

Food is provided. Group members are encouraged to arrive no later than 6:30 PM so they may enjoy dinner.

This meeting is also available via Zoom. Meeting ID: 381-938-0960. Password: 5KDzVR. Call 210.248.9784 or 830.708.7385 if you need assistance accessing via Zoom.

This is not a treatment program, but rather a peer coaching and support program whose primary purpose is helping combat veterans find healing, balance, and positive re-integration with their families and in society.

Participants are required to be military combat Veterans or family members of those who have served in combat and be willing to face the challenges of managing post-traumatic stress and related conditions.

Thursday: 7:00 PM
EZEQUIEL HERNANDEZ Send email
(210) 248-9784
Updated within the last month

Sometimes the most painful injuries aren’t physical. Whether it’s PTSD, TBI, combat stress, or any other mental health condition, we’re here to help you get through it.

From our educational resources to our outdoor workshop, you can find a way to make a positive change in your life.

To be eligible for this program you must be a Veteran or service member who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001, or their family member or caregiver.

If you're new to WWP, register today to access all the programs and services we offer to ease your transition to civilian life.

Free.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED Call during office hours for more information or to get started.
Updated within the last month

Wounded Warrior Project partners with four world-renowned academic medical centers, to form Warrior Care Network, healing invisible wounds of service and improving the psychological healing of our nation's veterans. The Warrior Care Network program provides veterans living with PTSD, TBI, and related conditions with a path to long-term wellness. 

Participating warriors receive a year’s worth of mental health care during a 2-3-week intensive outpatient program, using evidence-based treatments with alternative therapies.

Warriors who complete the Warrior Care Network program have seen a significant improvement in PTSD and depression symptoms.

To be eligible for this program you must be a Veteran or service member who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001, or their family member or caregiver. 

If you're new to WWP, register today to access all the programs and services we offer to ease your transition to civilian life.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last month

University seeks to provide support to those serving in the military and their loved ones through various areas.

For more information, contact Melissa Supak by email at [email protected]

Free.

Melissa Supak Send email
(210) 696-1033
Holly Wilson Send email
Updated within the last 1 month.

These clinics were established to provide primary care to the Veteran in their community.

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) continually seeks to improve our delivery of health care services and is excited about our existing Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Program. STVHCS contracts with community providers to provide primary care to Veterans closer to their home or work.

Please call STVHCS Telecare at 1-888-686-6350 for more information on locations, assignments, appointments, and services.

Your Primary Care Provider will provide you with:

  • Annual Physical Exam (Not limited to just the annual physical exam)
  • Continuous Primary Care
  • Pneumonia Vaccine
  • Routine Labs and X-rays
  • Prescriptions

In addition to the primary care services you receive from this clinic, the full array of VA medical services (including specialty tests and consultations) will be made available through the STVHCS VA Medical Center.

These clinics are by enrollment only and interested Veterans should call our Telephone Liaison Care Nurse Program at 1-888-686-6350 for further information and enrollment. Please do not call or visit these clinics for an appointment until you have called to enroll and received a confirmation of enrollment letter and clinic brochure.

Veterans and their families.

Call TTY if you have hearing loss 800-799-4889

Monday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
VA Health Connect
(877) 469-5300
Updated within the last month

Services:

  • Primary Care
  • Mental Health
  • Social Work Services
  • Telehealth

After Hours: The Shavano Park VA Outpatient Clinic does not provide after-hours care.

Veterans and their families.

Call TTY if you have hearing loss 800-799-4889

 

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
VA Health Connect
(877) 469-5300
Updated within the last month

What is group counseling?

Group counseling is a very positive experience for most people because the therapist and group members build a safe place to explore the problems surrounding their relationships.

Through the sharing process, members develop a level of trust that allows them to be honest, open with one another, and accept each other despite any faults.

Group counseling usually is effective because members behave in ways that reflect how they are outside of the group. Other members can support the individual by changing those unproductive patterns through feedback.

I am currently in-network with:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Tricare East
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last month

What is Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy is simply a specialized way of treating sexual concerns from a psychological perspective, including addressing any mental health conditions that may relate to or arise from these concerns.

Sex therapy never involves sexual contact or sexual behavior in front of the therapist.

A sex therapist supports a person with any issue related to sex and sexuality and explores sexuality, sexual identity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and general mental health issues associated with a healthy sexual life.

I am currently in-network with:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Tricare East
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last month

We provide individual therapy for adults. Our approach to therapy is guided by each individual's needs and preferences. Our team will provide an assessment and treatment plan to help you get going quickly.

We also provide specialized group therapy to help people build skills for dealing with chronic pain, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, and other problems. Check our news feed for upcoming groups and to get on the mailing list for future groups.

In-person and group tele-therapy can be accessed via secure video link.

For adult therapy forms, click here.

Insurance we accept:

  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • United
  • and a few others

You may or may not want to use your insurance, we can discuss the pros and cons with you.

Without insurance, initial sessions cost between $220-$260 and subsequent sessions cost between $165-$180.

If you are going to pay directly for service "out of pocket", your clinician will provide you with a written good faith estimate after your first meeting. 

We offer a limited number of sliding scale spots, depending on therapist availability, and can discuss during the initial session.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Russel Thompson, PhD
(210) 699-8700
Updated within the last 2 months.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors provides high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care to veterans and their families, regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay.

The Cohen Clinics are Veterans Choice Providers and use evidence-based practices to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families. Services are provided by credentialed staff trained to work specifically with the military population. Veterans and their family members receive services individually and together in the same place, at the same time, with the same treatment team.

More than just mental health care, our Military Family Clinics help veteran families with support and referrals for related needs, including unemployment, housing, finance, and education.

All veterans and their families are eligible, regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay.

To Schedule an Appointment:

  • Walk-in during clinic hours.
  • Call 210-399-4838 ext 4000 or email [email protected] to be connected to the Intake Coordinator.
  • Fill out an Intake form: Completed forms can be brought in during your scheduled appointment or open clinic hours.
  • Intake forms for adults and children can be downloaded here

All post-9/11 Veterans, active duty service members, and military families are eligible for treatment and we believe cost should never be a barrier to care at our Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics.

The Cohen Clinics at Endeavors accept all major insurances, including TRICARE, however, we work with clients on a case-by-case basis to ensure any barriers to care are addressed. For those without insurance, care may be available at no cost. CVN is contracted with DoD TRICARE and VA as part of the VA Community Care Network of providers under the VA Mission Act. Contact your local clinic for more information.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 3 months.
12.35 miles away, 3703 N 1604 E, San Antonio, TX, 78247 , D10

Trauma is not your fault, but healing is your responsibility.  

The Silence Broken Women's support group is facilitated by survivors and not by a licensed professional counselor or therapist.

This group supports women through prayer, fellowship, sharing of testimony, and learned coping strategies.

This group meets monthly.

To inquire if this group fits your needs, please to email the pastor.

Silence Broken Send email
Updated within the last 1 month.

Play therapy is a specialized approach to working with children in a way that meets them where they are developmentally. Through play, children learn problem-solving skills, communication skills, and conflict-resolution skills. Children experience a therapeutic space to express emotion, modify behavior, and find new ways of relating to others.

Our Play Therapy room is a welcoming and playful environment where children are supported by a Registered Play Therapist through the concerns they face in the home and school settings.

Ages 5-20.

We are currently in-network with:

  • United Healthcare
  • Oscar
  • Optum 
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO 
  • Tricare East
  • We are not considered in-network with any HMO plans

All providers offer a private pay fee and many providers offer reduced, sliding scale fees for those with financial need.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Dr. Laurel Bluntzer
(210) 314-2026
Updated within the last 2 months.

What is Alpha-Stim Therapy?

Alpha-Stim is an electrotherapy device that has shown to be very effective in treating anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It has also been proven to be a great tool for the purpose of pain management. Users of Alpha-Stim won't need to worry about any side effects or negative reactions to medications being taken.

Click here to watch a video about  Alpha-Stim 

How Does Alpha-Stim Work?

Alpha-Stim is a cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) device, almost similar in size to a small cellphone. It is designed to deliver a very tiny microcurrent, through small clips attached to a person's earlobes, to the brain. This current, which is so gentle that few people can feel it, will then stimulate and adjust a specific set of nerve cells in the brain. CES can bring relief to those who have anxiety and depression. It can also counter insomnia and improve sleep quality significantly.

Alpha-Stim treatment usually lasts for 20 minutes and up to an hour, depending on what the doctor says. Being a portable device, treatment can be done at the office during a long break, in the privacy of your own home, or at a therapy center. With the clips being small and attached to your ears, you will look like you are relaxing while listening to music.

Alpha-Stim can also be used to provide electrical stimulation on areas of the body that is experiencing post-traumatic, acute, or chronic pain for pain management.

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 3 months.

Our In-Person Treatment Centers

Our telehealth and in-person therapy options consist of clinicians who are highly-trained on topics such as sexual trauma, disordered eating patterns, marriage issues, and more. You can rest assured that you will  receive the maximum benefit from your time in counseling.

Residential treatment for women

At Innova Grace, we specialize in providing trauma treatment for women. Learn more about how we can help you or your loved one heal from trauma.

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Residential treatment program for teens

At Innova Joy, we provide teens ages 12-17 with a range of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, play therapy, and more, to help them heal from trauma and reach their full potential.

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Day treatment program for teens

At Innova Mercy, we offer specialized day treatment programs for teens that cover a wide range of therapeutic modalities. These therapies are designed to help adolescents heal and cope with various mental health issues, such as trauma, anxiety, depression and more.

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Click here for a list of accepted insurances.

Updated within the last 2 months.

Trauma doesn't just affect an individual. Its aftershocks can be felt years after as new relationships can bring triggering reminders of past hurts. Past hurts can impact an entire family as they interfere with trust, connection and even ability to enjoy everyday activities. Providing a space for healing within a marriage and/or family is a critical piece of recovery that allows everyone to move forward into true healing.

Family therapy, also known as family counseling, is a form of psychotherapy that aims to assist members of a family to address issues affecting them as a whole. With Innova Recovery, families can be closer, learn to communicate better, and understand how to work together when conflicts arise in the future.

Familial bonds are one of the strongest, if not the strongest, connections an individual can have with another. But while these bonds are special, they can still be affected by various family-related problems and misunderstandings. Family counseling helps mend this relationship between family members so it can be strong and healthy again. Compared to individual therapy, where the focus is placed on an individual's personal struggles, the focus of family therapy is on the people within a family unit.

Family counseling allows a family that is experiencing troubles to come together in a neutral space and address the issues at hand with a family therapist. The source of the conflicts is varied but well-known, often ranging from financial problems to communication difficulties between parents and their children. And these conflicts worsen because family members are unable to share, understand, process, or cope with the situation. With Innova Recovery, families can:

  • Explore how they can resolve family issues in a forward-moving way and share what they feel and think in a productive manner
  • Explore elements of the family to understand the issues that start or add to their conflict, and then discuss how to get through them
  • Explore and enumerate the strengths and weaknesses of the family

Family counseling is often done alongside other mental health treatments. This happens when one family member is trying to recover from substance abuse or has a mental illness and everyone else wants to better understand what their relative, sibling, parent, or child is going through. Family therapy can help prevent a condition or addiction of the affected individual from getting worse by increasing the awareness of every family member.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 3 months.

Music Therapy is a clinical and therapeutic practice that uses music to achieve specific goals for individuals, such as treating trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

What is Music Therapy?

There is something about music that has power over us. It can entice us, make us feel warm or cold. It can raise us to happiness and bring us down to sadness. It can make us feel weak, and it can also make us feel strong. Thanks to this ‘power,’ many have sought to use it for its therapeutic benefits. In fact, there is a lot of well-documented research on the subject.

The power that music has over us can help our young clients understand that it's okay to feel what they are feeling. In fact, music has always provided us with an outlet for our emotions, be they positive or negative. Paired with the ideas of Music Therapy, music can be used to create a safe space for teens and adults alike, a space where they can really heal.

Results of Music Therapy for Depression

Research and documented results have shown that Music Therapy heals the brain's neural pathways previously damaged by emotional and physical trauma, and can strengthen a teen's resilience against future events or related stressors.

In regards to anxiety, trauma, or PTSD in teens and adults, Music Therapy has been shown to decrease related symptoms by a great degree. Our young clients have mentioned they no longer have nightmares, aren't always irritable or anxious.

There was one particular study that looked at the brain waves of clients during a Music Therapy session. From the recorded brain patterns they have gathered, the researchers could easily tell when emotions changed from negative to positive. Other studies showed how music can help heal a client's body, such as lowering their heart rates and blood pressure.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

Updated within the last 3 months.

Play Therapy is the use of playtime where a therapist applies their therapeutic techniques to children. It's a method that involves using toys, imaginative play or make-believe, and other activities that help children feel at ease when with the therapist. With play therapy, a therapist can observe, interact, help children understand their emotions, find ways to express themselves to adults, discover coping mechanisms, or deal with past trauma.

Directive Play Therapy

This form of play therapy involves the therapist having much greater involvement during a session. It may be intrusive, as the therapist may share specific instructions on how a child should play in the playroom. It is believed that directive play therapy will yield therapeutic results much faster than Nondirective Play Therapy.

Nondirective Play Therapy

A non-intrusive style of play therapy that involves very little instruction from the therapist. It's believed that a child can solve their own issues given that they have more freedom of play and that therapeutic conditions are favorable. Nondirective sessions will allow the child to take things at their own pace.

The Play Therapy Process

Play therapy is often used with children who are between 2 to 12 years of age and will differ depending on the needs of the child and the kind of play they will engage in. The process is broken into phases, with an intake interview and pretreatment assessment being conducted first to determine the unique needs of the child.

  • Introduction Phase
    The child is given a chance to get used to their therapist, their playroom, and to understand the play therapy process. This will be a difficult time for most children since parents won't be present.
  • Tentative Phase
    Once a child is willing to share what they are thinking and feeling, the therapist lets them communicate in the way they choose during play. The therapist will take note of the child's interaction with toys, the theme of play, and any change in behavior.
  • Negative Reaction Phase
    As play therapy progresses, the child may become comfortable enough in the playroom to fall back to old patterns and behaviors. It is essential that parents provide their children with a lot of support during this phase.
  • Growing Phase
    By this phase, a child will be aware of their difficulties and will have a better understanding of what they can do to change them. This part of play therapy is typically longer and harder because a child will often go back and forth between advancing and regressing.
  • Termination Phase
    Once this phase is reached, the child should be at a point where their behavioral and emotional aspects have become consistent and balanced outside of the playroom. This will be a hard phase for children because of the attachment they have made with the therapist.

During the whole process, the play therapist will be relying on the parents to provide news of their child's behavior, both good and bad, to determine the progress of the treatment.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

Updated within the last 3 months.

Sexual abuse is horrifically common yet so seldom talked about. Many have been silenced by shame and fear. Innova offers a safe place to heal.

Your story is sacred. We will never try to make you share it. Instead, our empirically proven therapies will equip you with the skills you need to create beauty from ashes so that you can grow and flourish in the next chapter of your story.

Therapies for Sexual Abuse

Here at Innova Recovery, we use the following modalities to help you heal from your scars. We want to help you find a new life beyond the pain and horror of your past abuse.

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    We share practical life skills you can use to deal with emotions, help set boundaries, and handle difficult conversations.
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
    We help you identify any core beliefs that are negatively impacting you and help replace them with positive adaptive thoughts.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
    We help process your thoughts to help you heal from various symptoms, as well as emotional distress, you may be experiencing.
  • Music Therapy for Trauma
    We use the beauty of music to encourage healing, both emotionally and mentally, as well as help improve your mental health.
  • Shame Resilience
    We teach you to identify shame and understand how you can protect yourself against its effects and realize your self-worth.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 2 months.

We offer an authentic level of care that is ideal for adolescents that need regular therapeutic support. Day treatment is excellent for those that do not want to skip school or miss out on having fun with friends and family.

Day Treatment for Teens is an evidence-based program designed solely for kids struggling with social challenges due to their mental health issues. It can be done after school or during vacation days, both of which allow for longer and more consistent hours for guided therapy.

Our program will allow your teens to learn and grow in an environment that is inclusive and non-judgemental. Through our empirically proven therapies, we will equip your adolescents with the right tools to handle their past traumas as well as navigate school and relationship challenges.

They will learn:

  • How to form strong social bonds with their family, friends, and peers.
  • Strategies to better understand themselves and their emotions.
  • Methods that will help them stay productive and not just busy.
  • Ways to manage their emotions and behavior to reduce how badly certain mental health-related symptoms will affect them.
  • How to communicate well with others, especially with those who want to help them.

If you feel your teenager is not making any progress therapy-wise, you should consider having their teens join our program. Day Treatment for Teens can be recommended for many reasons, including:

  • Your teen feels life is a constant struggle, especially when they are in a social situation in school.
  • Previous therapy sessions do not seem to be helping or are no longer effective for, your teenager.
  • A mental health diagnosis was made and the therapist believes group-based day treatment will be better than individual therapy.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

Updated within the last 3 months.

Innova's IOP for teens meets teens where they are to provide them with the support they need to survive adolescence. Graduates of our Teen IOP have increased communication skills, ability to handle stress, and greater emotion regulation, making them more prepared for young adulthood.

We use empirically proven therapies that are highly skills-based.
These skills will equip your teen with the skills they need to cope with the pain they have experienced in the past, while successfully navigating present day challenges in relationships and school.

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    Provides practical life skills for dealing with emotions, setting boundaries, having difficult conversations and downregulating when life becomes overwhelming.
  • Substance Abuse (Seeking Safety)
    Identifies the ways one uses drugs, alcohol and other substances as a means of coping with life?s difficulties and offers alternative means of coping.
  • Relationship Effectiveness
    Looks at how past traumas, hurts and losses affect current relationships while learning ways to make healthy connections today and build intimacy with those you love most.

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 3 months.

This level of care is ideal for teens who need intensive therapeutic support during the day but are able to return home at night. For many adolescents who are concerned about being away from home, this is ideal.

Teens attend programming 8 hours per day, 5-6 days per week, all while going home at night.

Teens in Innova's PhP receive seven hours of therapeutic intervention per day. The intervention includes on-site schooling, led by a certified teacher who also understands mental health and provides individualized attention. They will also spend time with specialized therapeutic groups designed to target symptoms commonly associated with trauma, such as:

  • Avoidance of people, places, and relationships
  • Nightmares and sleep issues
  • Social anxiety
  • Difficulty connecting with others
  • Behavior problems
  • Self-harm
  • Irritability, angry outbursts
  • Difficulty trusting others
  • Trouble at school

We are partnered with an accredited school so your teen can earn credits while getting the support they need.  Many of our teens are actually able to catch up on missed credits or even get ahead by earning extra credits while in our program.  

We present skills in a way that is engaging and easy forteenagers to understand.   We also work to uncover the cause of their struggles so that issues at dealt with at the root and not just covered up.  

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
    CPT helps individuals identify and process negative core beliefs that have developed as a result of past trauma and hurts. 

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  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    DBT teaches skills to help individuals maintain healthy relationships, deal with anger, fear and other intense emotions, while staying present in the moment.

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    ACT uses engaging exercise to help individuals identify and  live according to their values to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma.
  • Shame Resiliance
    Shame Resilience Therapy helps teens find their authentic self and build meaningful connections with others.

We currently accept ages 12 and up in our day treatment program.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Updated within the last 3 months.

Innova Joy provides specialized trauma treatment for adolescents aged 12-17 in an atmosphere that feels like home. Our one-of-a-kind inpatient mental health facility is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, providing a safe, serene, and nonjudgmental backdrop for teens to heal.

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Over time, disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and more can develop as a result of these cognitive distortions. Below are four examples of cognitive distortions identified in CBT.

  • Individual Therapy
    In most teen treatment centers, individual sessions are offered only once a week. At Innova Joy, teens attend multiple weekly sessions with licensed clinicians. We create specialized treatment plans tailored to the specific constellation of behaviors and co-occurring issues.
  • Parent Support
    You desire a deeper bond and understanding with your teen, but may just not know how to get there. Innova Joy offers coaching and support groups for parents to redefine their relationships with their teens, allowing for improved communication, understanding and trust.
  • Academics
    The academic component of your teen's life is critical to establishing a structured environment. Your child will attend classes daily with a certified teacher to help regain school credits and ensure they are well prepared academically post graduation from our program.
  • Trauma-Focused Treatment
    Trauma is often stored in the body as well as the mind; therefore, we believe in treating the whole person. From animal-assisted therapy to EMDR, we ensure that every aspect of your teen's experience promotes healing and wellness.

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Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last month

Our adolescent therapy programs offers a unique approach to helping teens on their journey of self-discovery. We provide a safe and supportive environment where teens can explore their unique needs and develop a path forward to a more positive future.

Through counseling, group therapy and individual activities, our clients are able to develop the skills and strategies needed to make meaningful progress in their recovery. We believe that recovery is an ongoing process that requires support and guidance, and that each individual has the power to create change in their lives. We are proud to be part of each client's journey towards self-realization and discovery.

  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
    Parents who are looking for help for their teen can turn to Innova's Teen IOP. Our program meets teens where they are to provide them with the support they need to navigate adolescence.
  • Residential Treatment
    Our residential treatment center is dedicated to helping teens in need of trauma treatment. Learn more about how we can help you and your family today.
  • Partial Hospitalization
    Partial hospitalization programs provide a safe and supportive environment to help individuals struggling with mental health issues make meaningful progress in their recovery journey.
  • Day Treatment
    Innova's day treatment program allows people to carry on a normal schedule while still receiving the help they need. This schedule usually consists of in-person therapy based on the person's specific needs.

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 3 months.

A safe place for those beginning their journey

Innova is pleased to partner with Transitional Living for Women to offer a safe place for those beginning their journey of healing to land.

Transitional Living for Women is located in a quiet neighborhood, just 15 minutes from Innova Grace and Innova Regional Headquarters. Complete with a swimming pool and movie room, this house offers a peaceful and serene retreat in which to recover.

18 + Women only (no children, no pets)

Transitional Living for Women is open to anyone in the Innova Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with therapist approval.

Other requirements include attending a weekly house meeting and working or volunteering at least 20 hours per week. 

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Monthly rent of $775

Updated within the last 2 months.

Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) uses thousand year old methods paired with modern technology to produce incredible results. The body is 70% water, making Vibroacoustic sound vibrations five times more effective because they travel through water, rather than air. This helps achieve deep, cellular healing mentally and physically.

What is Vibroacoustic Therapy?

Vibroacoustic Therapy, or VAT, is essentially a deep tissue low-frequency sound massage using audio waves in the range of 30Hz-120 Hz that are being transmitted to the body by embedded transducers in the bed. The sound gently permeates the cells allowing massage from inside as well as out. Because our bodies are approximately 60% water, water transmits sound and vibrations perfectly to our bodies. While floating in incredible comfort on the water waves your body is bathed in soothing sound and relaxing vibroacoustic vibrations.

Click here to watch a video about Vibroacoustic Therapy

VAT may be an independent therapy or incorporated with medical treatment and psychotherapy. As a natural energy booster and pain killer that is composed of varieties of frequencies therapy solutions that can be used as a self-management tool, it is beneficial to people with chronic or special needs, and any person with stress that wants to apply preventive and integrative wellness therapy.

VAT has been studied by researchers worldwide including the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH reports the benefits of using VAT for Parkinson's, PTSD, anxiety, physical injuries, brain function, COPD, Asthma and much more.

Some Benefits Include:

  • Increase sleep quality
  • Reduce or eliminate effects of stress
  • Address PTSD / somatic ( physical) symptoms
  • Regulate the limbic system (emotional memories)
  • Activate the Relaxation Response
  • Reduce anxiety and muscle pain or spasms
  • Shorten healing periods/increase circulation

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

Updated within the last 3 months.