Mental Health Private Practice in Houston, TX
Due to Covid-19, all services are currently provided through video-telehealth.
We welcome patients from anywhere in Texas.
We welcome patients from anywhere in Texas.
The Petoskey Center is a small, specialized mental health private practice serving patients in the greater Houston-area, including Sugarland, Katy, The Woodlands, Conroe, League City, Pearland, Bellaire, and Richmond.
We treat patients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma who are looking for a more intensive therapy experience without having to go to the hospital or residential treatment facility.
All of our programming is provided in an outpatient setting which allows patients to remain at home and, if needed, to continue going to work or school while in treatment.
Our staff is composed of experienced, well-trained clinicians who are skilled at helping clients understand themselves, their symptoms, and, in general, how to utilize intensive mental health treatment as effectively as possible
We treat patients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma who are looking for a more intensive therapy experience without having to go to the hospital or residential treatment facility.
All of our programming is provided in an outpatient setting which allows patients to remain at home and, if needed, to continue going to work or school while in treatment.
Our staff is composed of experienced, well-trained clinicians who are skilled at helping clients understand themselves, their symptoms, and, in general, how to utilize intensive mental health treatment as effectively as possible
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Our Mission is to. As a practice, we strive to: ---
1) Fill the critical treatment gap between individual therapy and acute inpatient hospitalization by providing Intensive Outpatient group services (IOP, stand-alone group therapy groups)
2) Provide a variety of high-quality, group-based mental health treatment opportunities with the expressed goal of helping patients increase their self-awareness, relieve their suffering, and improve their relationships. |
We provide treatment options to help patients get the
support, structure, and intensity
they need to live their lives to the fullest.
support, structure, and intensity
they need to live their lives to the fullest.
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Understanding the Benefits of Intensive Therapy
Our Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program is designed to provide concentrated treatment for complicated and painful mental conditions. We collaborate with patients on a case-by-case basis to make sure we specifically focus on each patient’s unique therapeutic needs.
Intensive therapy offers many benefits, including the experience of tackling many of the underlying psychological factors that may have been fueling a patient’s ability to function for many years.
Intensive therapy offers patients the unique experience of spending increased time in therapy with more frequent and longer visits. The frequency and duration of our programs allow for the development of strong rapport between patients and therapists and between patients and patients. In turn, a building of trust within the therapeutic environment can more fully support patients as they come to understand themselves on a deeper level
Common themes explored in intensive therapy at our treatment center can include:
Intensive therapy offers many benefits, including the experience of tackling many of the underlying psychological factors that may have been fueling a patient’s ability to function for many years.
Intensive therapy offers patients the unique experience of spending increased time in therapy with more frequent and longer visits. The frequency and duration of our programs allow for the development of strong rapport between patients and therapists and between patients and patients. In turn, a building of trust within the therapeutic environment can more fully support patients as they come to understand themselves on a deeper level
Common themes explored in intensive therapy at our treatment center can include:
- Feeling stuck in life and in treatment
- Fear of abandonment
- Conflict in relationships
- Struggles with identity (career, school, relationships, etc.)
- Experiences of trauma
- Unrecognized anger, shame, etc.
- Difficulties coping with change
- Difficulties identifying and expressing emotions
What to Expect From the Initial Intake Assessment
Before you can officially begin the Petoskey Center your Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program, or IOP, you will need to schedule an intake, we encourage you to call to find out more about our program and have an initial conversation with Dr. Markey. This will give you a better understanding of our program, review program logistics, and help us begin to determine whether or not our program would be a good fit for your needs.
During the actual face-to-face intake, we will explore your current physical, mental, and emotional difficulties, identify how these issues impact your daily functioning, and clarify your treatment goal. If we both agree that our intensive program or one of our stand-alone therapy groups is a good next step in your treatment, then we determine an appropriate start date.
For some patients, it can be incredibly difficult to talk about and face the reality of their issues, but we will do our best to help you feel comfortable as you work to share your life experiences with us. At our mental health private practice, you can have the utmost degree of confidence that our team of expert therapists will respond to you with understanding and compassion at every turn.
Our treatment center is small and specialized for a reason. Within our main intensive program, we focus primarily on:
The Petoskey Center is a mental health private practice designed to be a safe space on your path to recovery. Contact us to get started.
During the actual face-to-face intake, we will explore your current physical, mental, and emotional difficulties, identify how these issues impact your daily functioning, and clarify your treatment goal. If we both agree that our intensive program or one of our stand-alone therapy groups is a good next step in your treatment, then we determine an appropriate start date.
For some patients, it can be incredibly difficult to talk about and face the reality of their issues, but we will do our best to help you feel comfortable as you work to share your life experiences with us. At our mental health private practice, you can have the utmost degree of confidence that our team of expert therapists will respond to you with understanding and compassion at every turn.
Our treatment center is small and specialized for a reason. Within our main intensive program, we focus primarily on:
The Petoskey Center is a mental health private practice designed to be a safe space on your path to recovery. Contact us to get started.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of therapy has a few main goals, including:
- Being Mindful and living in the moment
- Regulating stress and crisis responses
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Improving relationships with others
Mentalization-Based Therapy
Mentalization based therapy or MBT, also has its roots in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. It’s described as a “common sense,” evidence-based approach to therapy. As the name suggests, MBT tasks the patient with understanding the inner workings of their minds and the minds of others. Specifically, mentalizing is the psychological process individuals use to understand emotions, beliefs, and other factors that impact interpersonal interactions.
Whether you are conscious of it or not, mentalizing is a critical part of the human experience. If you find yourself frequently caught up in negative thought patterns or, making assumptions about yourself or others that don’t always pan out, MBT may be able to help you come to understand the world, yourself, and others more effectively.
Whether you are conscious of it or not, mentalizing is a critical part of the human experience. If you find yourself frequently caught up in negative thought patterns or, making assumptions about yourself or others that don’t always pan out, MBT may be able to help you come to understand the world, yourself, and others more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are sessions currently conducted in person?
Due to COVID-19, all sessions are currently conducted over secure and confidential tele-health applications. We are accepting clients from all over Texas at this time.
Due to COVID-19, all sessions are currently conducted over secure and confidential tele-health applications. We are accepting clients from all over Texas at this time.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy can help struggling individuals find people to relate to, develop better communication, and improve socialization skills. It also allows the patient to practice self-awareness and accept criticism from others in a safe and supportive atmosphere that mirrors the real world.
Do you need a doctor referral?
You do not need a physician’s referral to attend our programs. We are able to conduct the initial pre-authorization with your insurance company in order to establish the medical necessity for your participation in our program.
Are the sessions covered by insurance?
We are an out-of-network provider for all insurance companies. It is important for you to contact your insurance company to make sure you have out-of-network mental health benefits which cover intensive outpatient programs (CPT code S9480).
We do not submit billing invoices/paperwork to your insurance company. Patients need to submit invoices directly to their insurance company for reimbursement. Petoskey Center requires patients to pay upfront for their treatment and will provide patients with superbills/invoices that can be submitted for reimbursement. Petoskey Center does not accept any payment directly from insurance companies.
Insurance companies have stringent requirements for what constitutes medical necessity for any given treatment. Insurance companies view the IOP level of care as crisis intervention. Consequently, that often limits the time that they allow for patients to participate in IOP level of care.
By contrast, we consider IOP level of care as an opportunity to work beyond crisis and into a more thorough management of patients’ mental health difficulties.
Do you prescribe medication?
We do not prescribe medication, however we may suggest that you consult with a psychiatrist if we feel that medication could be a useful addition to your treatment regimen. Additionally, we are happy to collaborate with your psychaitrist or primary care physician to coordinate care.
If you are in need of intensive outpatient care (IOP) and you live in the greater Houston area — Sugarland, Katy, The Woodlands, Conroe, League City, Pearland, Bellaire, Richmond, or other nearby areas — we encourage you to contact our office today to schedule your initial intake assessment appointment!
Group therapy can help struggling individuals find people to relate to, develop better communication, and improve socialization skills. It also allows the patient to practice self-awareness and accept criticism from others in a safe and supportive atmosphere that mirrors the real world.
Do you need a doctor referral?
You do not need a physician’s referral to attend our programs. We are able to conduct the initial pre-authorization with your insurance company in order to establish the medical necessity for your participation in our program.
Are the sessions covered by insurance?
We are an out-of-network provider for all insurance companies. It is important for you to contact your insurance company to make sure you have out-of-network mental health benefits which cover intensive outpatient programs (CPT code S9480).
We do not submit billing invoices/paperwork to your insurance company. Patients need to submit invoices directly to their insurance company for reimbursement. Petoskey Center requires patients to pay upfront for their treatment and will provide patients with superbills/invoices that can be submitted for reimbursement. Petoskey Center does not accept any payment directly from insurance companies.
Insurance companies have stringent requirements for what constitutes medical necessity for any given treatment. Insurance companies view the IOP level of care as crisis intervention. Consequently, that often limits the time that they allow for patients to participate in IOP level of care.
By contrast, we consider IOP level of care as an opportunity to work beyond crisis and into a more thorough management of patients’ mental health difficulties.
Do you prescribe medication?
We do not prescribe medication, however we may suggest that you consult with a psychiatrist if we feel that medication could be a useful addition to your treatment regimen. Additionally, we are happy to collaborate with your psychaitrist or primary care physician to coordinate care.
If you are in need of intensive outpatient care (IOP) and you live in the greater Houston area — Sugarland, Katy, The Woodlands, Conroe, League City, Pearland, Bellaire, Richmond, or other nearby areas — we encourage you to contact our office today to schedule your initial intake assessment appointment!
