University of Tennessee - Psychological
Drug Rehab Center in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Mental Health
- Dual Diagnosis
The University of Tennessee - Psychological (UTP) in Knoxville, Tennessee is a nationally accredited mental health care facility offering addiction and mental health services for individuals, couples, and families with a comprehensive treatment approach focused on compassionate and effective care, including medication management, life skills training, and recreational therapies.
About This Tennessee Facility
University of Tennessee - Psychological is an addiction treatment facility located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Although details about the year of its founding were not available, it is known that the facility has been serving the community for many years. This center specializes in treating individuals who are suffering from the challenging combination of dual diagnosis and mental health disorders. University of Tennessee - Psychological offers various levels of care, with a focus on outpatient treatment.
The facility provides a range of services tailored to address addiction and substance abuse. Drawing from their expertise in dealing with dual diagnosis cases, University of Tennessee - Psychological offers comprehensive assessment and treatment plans to address both the underlying mental health issues and substance abuse. Through individual therapy sessions, clients receive counseling and guidance to promote personal growth and recovery. Group therapy is also a significant component, harnessing the power of peer support for shared experiences and learning opportunities. Additionally, this facility incorporates evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps individuals manage cravings, make positive behavioral changes, and develop coping strategies for relapse prevention.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis is when someone deals with both alcohol and mental or emotional disorder. Emotional trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression can be part of dual diagnosis therapy. It must happen simultaneously to get care for these conditions to handle any of them effectively.
Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health
Levels of Care Offered at University of Tennessee - Psychological
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient Program
In outpatient programs at University of Tennessee - Psychological, the Knoxville resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Therapies & Programs
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at University of Tennessee - Psychological. Individual therapy provides patients with a safe environment where they can openly discuss their problems with the therapist. The patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.
Couples Therapy
Addiction and alcoholism always harm an addict’s relationships with others and none more than relationships with a spouse or partner. Couples therapy is an essential part of restoring trust and good communication to intimate relationships harmed by addiction. Couples therapy by University of Tennessee - Psychological helps repair the damage done to these important relationships.
Family Counseling + Therapy
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by University of Tennessee - Psychological brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
Self-defeating thoughts and habits can limit your possible successes. Some examples of this are procrastination, unhealthy eating and angry outbursts. REBT is a method of specific counseling offered by University of Tennessee - Psychological that replaces negative and self-limiting thoughts.
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Trauma Therapy
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Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 Phone Number(865) 974-2161 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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Knoxville, Tennessee Addiction Information
Tennessee joins the list of states with an above-average rate for drug and/or alcohol-induced deaths. Most of these deaths are related to opioids, such as prescription opioids. The Volunteer State ranks 2nd highest in the nation for the number of prescriptions given out. The state also ranks at the top for prescription drug-related overdoses.
It is not uncommon for individuals in Knoxville, Tennessee, to abuse drugs and alcohol. In 2012, 8.7% of people in Knoxville reported using illicit drugs. Additionally, in 2012, 16.4% of people in Knoxville reported using alcohol. Drug treatment in Knoxville, Tennessee, can vary depending on the facility. However, most drug rehab centers will offer various treatment options, including inpatient, outpatient, and residential programs.
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