Intensive Outpatient Program

If you have a severe mental health disorder not responding to traditional treatments or need help with substance abuse, see psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Alaa Mhsen, PMHNP. At My Psych Today in Katy, Texas, he offers an intensive outpatient program to get your life back on track and restore your mental health and well-being. Call the office or request an appointment online today. 

What is an intensive outpatient program?

An intensive outpatient program at My Psych Today involves personalized treatment plans for substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or similar mental health concerns tailored to your needs, lifestyle, and recovery goals. 

It’s a cross between traditional once-weekly counseling sessions and inpatient mental health care. You receive more hours of treatment daily or weekly to ensure long-lasting success.

What are the benefits of intensive outpatient programs?

Intensive outpatient programs at MyPsych Today provide intensive therapy (more hours than traditional therapy) and medication management. The program often lasts several weeks or months. 

It’s a highly structured treatment aimed at overcoming substance use disorder or other severe mental health conditions in a short amount of time without requiring an overnight stay. Simply attend therapy sessions as scheduled during the day and take any medications as directed. 

Am I a candidate for an intensive outpatient program?

Alaa discusses your symptoms, reviews your medical history, and completes a psychiatric evaluation to determine which mental health treatments are best suited for you. He asks questions about your emotions, moods, thoughts, behaviors, and more to diagnose your condition and learn if you’re a candidate for traditional treatments or intensive therapy. 

What should I expect during an intensive outpatient program?

Your intensive outpatient program often consists of individualized therapy, group therapy, medication management, and lifestyle counseling. Alaa lets you know what to expect during your treatment and how often to attend therapy sessions during the course of several weeks or months. Each treatment session could last several hours.

Your plan often consists of case management, psychoeducation, behavioral therapies, and other specialized therapies (cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.) tailored to your unique situation. You might also undergo drug and alcohol monitoring or take advantage of peer services and wellness programs.

It’s important to attend all sessions, take any medications as directed, and make healthy lifestyle adjustments (healthy diet, regular exercise, stress reduction, etc.). Alaa follows up and is always available to address questions or concerns.

Schedule an evaluation at My Psych Today by phone or online to determine if you’re a candidate for an intensive outpatient program.