Physical health is essential, but so is mental health.
Unfortunately, many people focus solely on their physical well-being. Outpatient psychotherapy is treatment in an outpatient setting that focuses on treating mental health. Even if a person doesn’t have a diagnosed mental health condition, psychotherapy, also known as “talk therapy,” can be highly beneficial. Healing Foundations Center is an outpatient psychotherapy provider in Scottsdale, AZ.
Psychotherapy is a term that describes several treatments for mental health conditions that include talking with a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist.
Psychotherapy teaches the patient about their condition and moods, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help them cope with challenging situations, stress, and the symptoms of a mental health condition.
Unlike inpatient treatment, outpatient psychotherapy allows patients to receive treatment in an outpatient setting, such as an office or clinical setting, and return home. Outpatient psychotherapy has a lot of flexibility, and mental health professionals can tailor it to individual needs and the nature and severity of the patient’s condition.
Outpatient is a good choice for patients with a strong support system and an ability to maintain independence in their lives. For these people, outpatient psychotherapy provides several benefits:
Psychotherapy can be very effective in an outpatient setting. People who benefit most from outpatient psychotherapy have a clear recovery plan and a commitment to learning, a trusting relationship with the therapist, positive relationships with others, good social skills, and a willingness to change.
Outpatient psychotherapy can be effective for virtually every mental health condition that responds to psychotherapy, including:
Depending on the severity of these conditions, outpatient psychotherapy may offer more effective intermediate treatment than conventional therapy with more flexibility than inpatient therapy.
Outpatient psychotherapy treatment methods can vary widely according to the facility and conditions treated, but they typically include group or individualized therapy sessions, or both. They may also include family or couple’s therapy.
Some common types of psychotherapy include:
The methods may be highly individualized and developed specifically for the patient’s mental health conditions and symptoms.
Intensive outpatient programs are a type of structured outpatient treatment and an excellent option for individuals who face crises or struggle to cope with the symptoms and effects of their mental health conditions. These programs provide in-depth treatment regularly but allow individuals to return to their homes each day and manage their other responsibilities.
Partial hospitalization is another type of structured outpatient treatment, and intensive outpatient treatment can help patients who completed a partial-hospitalization program for mental health treatment.
At Healing Foundations Center, our intensive outpatient program uses small groups for therapy sessions that ensure each person receives individual attention and therapy experience in a group. We maintain a small group size to provide the best possible outcome for each person.
Psychotherapy in an outpatient setting can be very effective for treating various mental health conditions while still allowing patients to go about their daily lives. For many, this is one of the less-disruptive treatment options.
If you or a loved one are seeking outpatient mental health services, Healing Foundations Center offers a range of mental health services with licensed professionals in an outpatient setting. Contact us to learn more about our intensive outpatient program and other mental health services.
