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Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services

Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services

  • Bowdoinham, ME
  • Outpatient

Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services in Bowdoinham, Maine offer an integrated and comprehensive approach to mental health and addiction treatment. Founded in 2004, they provide a safe and confidential atmosphere in order to ensure the comfort of patients as they receive comprehensive treatment and advice. Their licensed and accredited staff consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other mental health professionals who deliver evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapies, pharmacological treatments, and holistic approaches.

At Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services, addiction and substance abuse treatments are tailored to meet the individual needs of their patients. These treatments often focus on harm reduction, education, relapse prevention, and other related techniques to support a successful recovery journey. In addition to traditional therapies, patients may also benefit from medical detoxes, lifestyle advice, and other specialized programs that focus on reducing the impact of addiction on the person's life.

Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services has many accreditations and awards that recognize their excellence in addiction treatment. They are an accredited member of the National Council for Behavioral Health and their facility is the recipient of the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. Additionally, they maintain their commitment to quality treatment through ongoing evaluations and trainings to ensure that their team of dedicated professionals is capable of providing the best possible care.

  • 1 Conditions Treated
  • 4 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 9 Therapies & Programs

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment at Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services

Some addicts can benefit from substance abuse treatment, which is designed to help them become and remain sober without the use of medications. These programs are typically used by those struggling with drugs like marijuana or hallucinogens. However, they might be beneficial for those with a co-occurring mental health disorder like schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder.

During this type of treatment, the addict will meet with therapists and other professionals on a regular basis to learn coping skills and healthy ways to deal with their addiction and mental health disorder.

Treatment programs often combine medications with counseling, support groups and even medical services like those found in hospitals or doctor’s offices. There are also detoxification services that addicts can use to get sober and avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

An intensive outpatient program is usually the first phase of addiction treatment. It provides relief for those addicted, but not ready to commit to an inpatient setting. IOPs consist of a daily 3 to 5-hour program, and there is a required number of hours per week. The goal here is to teach patients healthy coping skills, such as stress management.

Outpatient programs offer a lower intensity level of addiction treatment than inpatient facilities. They are ideal for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities, have a supportive home environment, and are motivated to commit to the program. Services offered include medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, and peer group support.

This treatment is a popular option for those suffering from a lower intensity addiction. It is not advisable for someone who needs to go through a medically supervised detox or does not have a supportive home environment. It requires motivation and dedication to commit to the program without constant monitoring.

Aftercare Support in drug rehab is crucial because it helps people stay sober after treatment. Aftercare Support in drug rehab is helpful because it provides the recovering person with a support group, including family members, friends, and other peers who are also in recovery.

The benefits of Aftercare Support are that it provides a pathway that will help people get sober for life. It supports healing at all levels, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Another benefit of Aftercare Support is that participants learn to maintain their sobriety through holistic methods. They learn to modify behaviors individually to have peace of mind, have positive relationships with others, and find peace on the inside.

Therapies & Programs

Trauma therapy allows people who struggled with a past trauma to face the situation and learn from it. Many people go through traumatic events at an early age that later leads them into addiction as adults. By addressing this issue during treatment at Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services in [/type], you can move forward with your recovery process and take back control of your sober future, too!

Traumas are one of the most common causes of psychological disorders such as Addiction Disorder. It’s often found among those diagnosed with Addictive Disorders because traumatized individuals have strong emotions or thoughts related to their traumas, leading to addictive behaviors.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on eliminating specific negative thoughts, such as suicidal thoughts. These negative thoughts can potentially lead to an individual inflicting self-harm. It helps treat patients exhibiting uncontrollable emotions, intense mood swings, and borderline personality disorders.

The term “Dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In substance abuse, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction and working to change their thoughts and behavior. It improves life skills such as controlling intense emotions without reacting impulsively, resolving interpersonal conflicts effectively, and promoting awareness about self and others.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts comprehend the causes of their substance abuse and the consequences that follow. The treatment’s goal is to help addicts gain self-control and maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol over the long term. Through CBT, clients learn to recognize and avoid high-risk situations and cope with challenging situations when they arise.

Location & Contact

Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services Location and Directions
Address
100 South Jefferson Avenue
Bowdoinham, ME 48607

Phone Number
(989) 755-8225

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Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Services Location and Directions

Location

  • 100 South Jefferson Avenue
    Bowdoinham, ME 48607
  • (989) 755-8225

Accepts

  • Modality
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Listed October 25, 2021

Updated July 25, 2024

Bowdoinham, Maine Addiction and Treatment

Prescription opioid abuse is the most common form of substance abuse in Maine. More than 10% of these residents have also admitted to using prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Between 2013 and 2014, 4 out of every 5 deaths in Maine were caused by illicit drugs. One in five high school students in Maine uses marijuana every single month.

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