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Looking for the Most Integrated & IOP in Austin?

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Looking for IOP in Austin?
Innova Grace is a residential treatment center that is designed to help patients who are seeking remote treatment for IOP in Austin. Our seamless and integrated system is designed to provide supportive and informative services at the convenience of each customer. Our service is location friendly to Texans; therefore, whether you are in West Texas or Downtown Houston, as long you have internet and an electronic device, Innova is at your service with the best IOP in Austin. This IOP in Austin and surrounding areas is designed for people who need ongoing support and should meet more than once a week. Additionally, our large estate in San Antonio is a residential treatment center offering an atmosphere that feels like home.

Hassle-Free IOP Treatment
Through Innova groups and IOP in Austin, patients will learn how to deal with issues that often relate to shame, anger, or sleep issues stem from trauma. The admission process at Innova begins with a simple phone call to one of our Admission coordinators. Each client will then have a meeting with a trained psychologist to help determine each individualsʼ goals during their journey of healing. Lastly, a quick orientation will review how to use and attend the meeting software patients use to connect to groups throughout the treatment. Participation is as simple as clicking a link from a laptop or smartphone to learn the skills needed to continue on the journey of healing. Click here to learn more about our IOP in Austin.

Road to Recovery
We want all of our Innova patients and individuals in our Austin IOP to know that they are never alone. We understand not everyone has endured the same trauma as each other and that each individual experiences life differently. While we know every client is on their unique track, we recognize that there are overlying developmental patterns of post-traumatic stress that can be organized and treated into different subtypes. Each subtype will require a varying treatment plan that has a specific map curated to effectively help heal the individual. We will work with each patient to create a customized treatment plan tailored to their specific constellation of behaviors and co-occurring issues. To read more about our programs, click here.

Going to Therapy: Where to Start and What to Expect

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So you thinking about going to therapy…
Recognizing that you need help is the first step in becoming a more resilient version of yourself. Therapy can help you overcome both long term and short term issues that are causing distress or impairments on your day to day living. Whether you have struggled your whole life, or are just going through a difficult stage, seeking a mental health counselor can help you unravel distorted thoughts, self sabotaging beliefs, and unhealthy habits that hinder you from living a more fulfilled life. Therapy can also help you get a more clear perspective and flexible mind, while processing events in a secure, non-judgmental environment. Here is a brief guide on what you need to know before going to therapy.

1. Find a therapist! This can seem like the most daunting part, because there are several therapists out there. You can start with identifying what you are seeking therapy for and search for someone who specializes in that particular issue. For example, if you are experiencing anxiety, try to find a therapist who is familiar with evidenced based therapy techniques to help you manage anxiety symptoms. Therapists can specialize in trauma, marriage and family issues, kids, personality disorders, mood disorders, veterans, etc. Much like doctors, therapists can treat very basic issues, just like a general practitioner, or more specific issues, such as eating disorders or OCD. Itʼs important to find someone who knows how to help you with your specific concerns.

2. Figure out finances. Most major insurance companies cover mental health, such as individual therapy, and even higher levels of care such as intensive outpatient therapy programs. You can contact your insurance company to figure out your benefits, or call our staff at Innova Recovery Center and we can check on benefits for you. Most therapists also offer private pay option as well, if you choose to forgo insurance, or if you do not have coverage. If finances are an issue, please let us know so we can give you options.

3. Make an appointment. During an initial session, the therapist will go over some paperwork, conduct an intake interview, and help you to set goals for therapy. It might seem intimidating to tell a stranger about your life and your problems, but this is what we are trained to do! And most therapists love their job! It is important for you to feel safe and comfortable because vulnerability can be difficult at first. The initial session should give you a general foundation of the therapeutic approach and guidelines for the therapy sessions. You can also ask your therapist questions about their approach, how long they have been in the field and what experience they have with your specific problem.

4. Be prepared for some discomfort. Although therapy is designed for healing, sometimes this healing can be challenging. Think about it like physical therapy for the mind, you might leave feeling “sore”, but working through the pain will eventually lead to relief. Itʼs normal and natural to become emotional in therapy, and even cry! This is 100% okay. If you have been holding in emotions for a long time, they will want to come out. Donʼt worry, we have plenty of tissues and healthy ways to talk about and feel your emotions in a way that will help you grow.

5. Keep on going! Remember, therapy is FOR you, not against you. As mentioned, it might be uncomfortable, but donʼt give up on yourself! Remember the reasons why you started therapy in the first place, and continue to go over goals and progress with your therapist. Donʼt be afraid to tell your therapist how you feel, what you are needing, and whether you need to slow down or speed up. There is no magical time frame- therapy can take a few months, or even several years. Give yourself the time and space you need to heal. Over the course of therapy, you will begin to learn more about yourself and settle in a place of true healing.

Innova Recovery Center has a wide range of therapist specializing in everything from working with kids, PTSD, marital issues, eating disorders, generalized anxiety and more! Each therapist brings a specialty niche creating a “one stop shop” for therapy for you and the whole family, if needed. Check out the “staff” page on our website to learn more about our therapist and find one that fits you and your needs. Then, take a deep breath, youʼre home.

By Alyssa Booth, LPC

PTSD and Masks

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1:3 girls and 1:5 boys are sexually molested by age 18. This means that roughly 20% of our population has had sexual abuse as a child. Up to 20% of those who have served in Iraq/Afghanistan have PTSD, in addition to the others who have symptoms that are not fully diagnosable. Over all, we have a significant part of our population that is at high risk to be triggered by masks.

If someone had their mouth covered while being raped, a mask brings up those same feelings. A mask also resembles a hijab, a face covering commonly seen in the Middle East, which is triggering for those who have served in the military. Those with a trauma history are already hyper vigilant, depending on reading peopleʼs facial cues to determine social safety, or someoneʼs general feeling of safety in a social situation.

Essentially, we must remember that mental health is JUST AS IMPORTANT as physical health. It is up to each individual to assess and prioritize their own health to determine how to best keep themselves safe. For some, having their mouth covered puts them at HIGH RISK for panic attacks, flashbacks, increased nightmares, and major depressive episodes. These things can take months to crawl out of and are not to be taken lightly by someone fighting a daily battle against their own anxiety. We cannot judge their decision as being reckless to physical safety any more than they can judge someone elseʼs based on recklessness to their mental stability. Additionally, someone should not have to disclose their trauma history to justify why they cannot wear a mask. Can you imagine having to share the worst memories of your life to be able to walk into Target?

Have grace. Everyone is fighting their own battle and we donʼt get to determine who their biggest enemy is.

Residential Therapy for Trauma

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Your Safe Place for Residential Therapy for Trauma
Innova Grace provides residential therapy for trauma victims in San Antonio, Texas. Located on a large estate, Innova Grace is an escape to solitude, recovery and healing. Our residential therapy for trauma offers our patients a safe environment to heal from all the pain in which life has brought. Everyone on our team is on your side, to help you achieve your goals. We help you identify and challenge past beliefs brought on by trauma through our compassionate residential therapy for trauma. Our residential therapy features a beautiful atmosphere that feels like home. Sit on the deck and read, lay by the pool, or practice yoga, we invite you to find a space of your own at Innova Grace.

Our Treatment Therapies
Innova Graceʼs residential therapy for trauma uses a holistic approach to recovery combined with empirically-based cutting edge therapies. Our treatment approaches include:

Individual therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Trauma-Focus Yoga
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
And many more.

Learn more about our treatment therapies here, and see if our residential therapy for trauma may be the perfect place to help you on your journey to healing.

Begin Your Recovery Today
Choosing the right place for residential therapy for trauma takes a great deal of courage and can be overwhelming. From the first phone call with Innova Grace, you will see that youʼre not alone. We will be there to walk with you through every step of the way through our residential therapy for trauma. Learn more about our admission process today and begin your healing today. In the meantime, take a virtual tour of Innova Grace here. Youʼll see just how safe and comfortable our residential therapy for trauma is. If you have any questions about any other services we provide, please contact us today.

Inpatient Treatment Facility

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A Compassionate Inpatient Treatment Facility
Innova Grace is an inpatient treatment facility for trauma victims in San Antonio, Texas. Located on a large estate, our patients can escape to solitude, recovery and healing. Our inpatient treatment facility provides patients a safe environment so that you can begin to recover from all the pain in which life has brought. Everyone at Innova Grace, from the front desk to the therapists, is here to help you achieve your goals. We help patients identify and challenge past beliefs brought on by trauma through our compassionate inpatient treatment facility. Patients participate in residential therapy in a beautiful atmosphere that feels like home. Sit on the deck and do yoga, lay by the pool, or read by the firepit, we invite you to find a space of your own at Innova Grace.

Individualized Care
Innova Graceʼs inpatient treatment facility uses a holistic approach to recovery combined with empirically-based cutting edge therapies. Our treatment approaches are revolved around your goals in order to receive the best results possible. Some of our treatment therapies include:

Music Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Shame Resilience
Mindfulness Training
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
And many more.

To learn more about our treatment therapies, click here, and find out if our inpatient treatment facility may be the perfect place to help you on your journey to healing.

Healing Begins at Innova Grace
Deciding to find an inpatient treatment facility takes a great deal of courage and we understand that it can be overwhelming. From the first phone call, you will see that youʼre not alone at Innova Grace. Our team walks with you through every step of the way through our inpatient treatment facility. Learn more about our admission process today and take a virtual tour of Innova Grace here. Youʼll see just how safe and comfortable our inpatient treatment facility is. If you have any questions about any other services we provide, please contact us today.

At-Home IOP in Texas

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Customized and Accessible Treatment
Innova Grace is a residential treatment center designed to help patients who are seeking treatment for IOP in Texas in the form of telehealth. Telehealth is the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. Our cohesive system is designed to provide supportive and informative services at the convenience of long distances. Our service is location friendly to all Texans therefore, whether you are in West Texas or Downtown Dallas, if you have access to a telecommunication device, Innova is here to help with the best IOP in Texas. This IOP in Texas was designed for people who need ongoing therapy. We will work to help patients find peace in their day to day life. Read more about how it works here.

From Trauma to Treatment
Our remote IOP in Texas treatment is curated to help individuals overcome trauma they might have experienced in life and have yet overcome. We want all our customers interested in our IOP in Texas to know that they are never alone. Our goal is to help curate the perfect treatment road map specific to the constellation of each patients behaviors and co-occurring issues. At Innova, it is our priority to provide patients with full access to a variety of resources to support their healing journey. We strive to facilitate the connection between patients who might be undergoing similar experiences. By attending groups at Innova, clients will learn skills that help them deal with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and improving relationships.

Start Our IOP in Texas Today
Finding the perfect inpatient treatment facility can be very daunting and intimidating, but our goal with the IOP in Texas is to facilitate the process for individuals. We understand that finding a treatment plan takes a great deal of bravery and courage, so the last thing we want to do is make it overwhelming. From the initial phone consultation, clients will see that they are not alone at Innova Grace. Rest assured we will walk individuals through every step of enrolling in our patient treatment facility. Learn more about Innova Grace and our admission process here.

Residential Treatment Center in Texas

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Welcome to Innova Grace

At Innova Grace, our residential treatment center in Texas, we provide a supportive and safe environment where our patients can heal from the pain in which life has brought. Our staff at our residential treatment center walks with you through the journey to recovery, providing support every step of the way, because you are not alone. Located on a large estate in San Antonio, our residential treatment center offers an atmosphere that feels like home. Whether your practicing yoga on the deck or laying by the pool, youʼll find a space of your own at Innova Grace. We help our patient process past trauma that can lead to isolation, troubled relationships, and more.

Our Treatment Therapies

Trauma Stress Therapy involves more than just sitting on a couch and talking about the worst day of your life. We offer a holistic approach to recovery combined with empirically-based cutting edge therapies. Our treatment therapies at our residential treatment center are designed to promote healing and wellness. From healthy meals to art therapy, Innova is centered around full body and mind wellness through different treatment therapy techniques. Some of our treatment therapies at our residential treatment center include:

Individual Therapy
EMDR
Music Therapy
Trauma-Focus Yoga
Recreation Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy

Begin Your Recovery Today

At our residential treatment center, you are not alone. Everyone and everything we do at Innova Grace revolves around helping you achieve your goals. Our environment is set up for you to achieve success! If youʼre looking for trauma treatment, our residential treatment center in Texas may be right for you. Begin the path to recovery at Innova Grace today!

Supporting friends and family in therapy

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If you have a loved one in therapy, you might be wondering what you can do to help. Here are a few tips for supporting a friend or family who is in therapy.

1. You can say things such as:
-Please let me know if you need to talk or if you need space.
-Therapy is such a brave decision.
– I am happy that you are choosing to get help.

Or ask:
-What are your triggers?
-How will I know if you are struggling?
-What are some skills I can remind you of when you are struggling?
-What can I do to support you?

2. Validate their emotions and experience. Sometimes all we want is to be heard. If your loved one is in therapy, let the therapist do therapy. Simple validation such as “wow you must be going through a lot”, “I see how much this is affecting you”, or “that must be such a hard situation to be going through” can help reduce shame and stress. It can also build a space for your loved one to feel safe.

3. Respect Boundaries. More likely than not, your friend or family member is working on setting their own boundaries in therapy. This might change the dynamic of the relationship they have with you, which can be a challenging road to navigate for both parties. Know that itʼs okay to feel the discomfort as youʼre both working on finding a rhythm that works. Give it time, and voice your concerns in a loving caring way.

4. If appropriate, ask to attend a session with them. Especially if you are a partner or family member, or a source of main support, attending a therapy session can help you better understand the nature of what is going on. There might be some things the therapist can explain that your loved one cannot put into words, and this gives you a space to share your own concerns as well, again, with the support of a therapist.

5. Give positive reinforcement. If you start to notice small positive changes in your loved one, let them know! Sometimes itʼs challenging for us to see our own progress since we are with ourselves everyday, so a gentle reminder can really lift our spirits. Plus, therapy is hard work! Your loved one will appreciate their hard work showing up in their real lives.

6. Practice healthy communication. The best way to do this is with (a) timing, (b) I statements, and (c) a caring tone. Make sure you and your loved one are in a good headspace for communicating, with timing. You donʼt want to catch someone off guard, or communicate with either of you is overly emotionally activated. Use I statements such as “I feel… (emotion word), when…” And lastly, use a loving and caring tone when communicating, again, to create a safe space of healing.

Some things to avoid saying or asking:
Itʼs not a big deal.
Everyone goes through stuff, not just you.
Youʼre being ridiculous.
Therapy is for crazy people.
People have it way worse than you.
Therapy is a waste of money; those people donʼt really care.
Why arenʼt you better yet?
What will people say if they find out you have to go to therapy?
Just donʼt think about it anymore.

Overall, going to therapy is a decision of empowerment and self care. Depending on the nature of the clinical concern will determine the nature of the treatment that needs to be done. Be patient and practice healthy communication. Your loved one will appreciate your kindness and support during a challenging time.

by Alyssa L. Booth, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Residential Treatment Center Near Me

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Healing Begins at Innova Grace

At our residential treatment center, Innova Grace, we provide a supportive and safe environment where our patients can heal from the pain in which life has brought. Our team and therapists at our residential treatment center will walk with you through the journey to recovery, providing support every step of the way, because you are not alone. Located on a large estate in San Antonio, our residential treatment center offers an atmosphere that feels like home. Whether youʼre laying out by the pool or practicing yoga on the deck, youʼll find a space of your own at Innova Grace. Our staff helps patients process past trauma that can lead to isolation, troubled relationships, substance use and more.

A Holistic Approach to Therapy

Trauma Stress Therapy goes beyond just sitting on a couch and talking about the worst day of your life. Innova Grace offers a holistic approach to recovery combined with empirically-based cutting edge therapies. Trauma treatment therapies at our residential treatment center are designed to promote healing and wellness. From healthy meals to meditation, Innova is centered around full body and mind wellness through different treatment therapy techniques. Some of our treatment therapies at our residential treatment center include:

Resilience Therapy
Expressive Arts
EMDR
Music Therapy
Trauma-Focus Yoga
Cognitive Processing Therapy

Start Your Path to Recovery Today

You are not alone at our residential treatment center. Everyone and everything we do at Innova Grace revolves around helping you achieve your goals. Our cozy environment is set up for you to achieve success in your treatment! If youʼre looking for trauma treatment, our residential treatment center may be right for you. Begin the path to recovery at Innova Grace today!