The Intensive Anxiety Clinic

Meant to bridge the gap between traditional outpatient therapy and hospital-based programming, Vital Living's Adolescent & Adult Intensive Anxiety Clinics offer an intermediate level of care. The Intensive Anxiety Clinic (IAC) serves both as a proactive measure for those who are just starting to show signs of serious impairment, in order to prevent things from getting worse, as well as for those who are stepping down from a higher level of care, in order to provide sustained support to maintain and build on treatment gains. The IAC is a private pay (can not be submitted to insurance), structured 20-Week Anxiety Treatment Program focused on healthy management of emotions that teaches how to apply the basic skills necessary to lead a fuller, more enjoyable life. The Adolescent IAC is available to middle and high age kids. Exceptions for elementary school age children made on a case-by-case basis. The Adult IAC is available to those over 18 years of age. Although the priomary focus of the IAC is on anxiety disorders, secondary diagnoses are also targeted and integratd into the personalied treatment plan. Additionally, the IAC has proven to be an effective treatment option for those for whom Anxiety is not the primary diagnosis.

Are you, your child, or someone you know. . .

- worried about being around or talking to people?

- overly concerned with what others may be thinking?

- rigid and needing things to go a certain way in order

to feel ok?

- having a hard time getting to, being late, or feeling

like you can’t make it through school, work, sports,

extracurricular or other important activities?

- worried or “on edge” all the time?

- having bouts of crying, shaking, fidgeting, stomach aches?

- experiencing racing thoughts or obsessive thoughts?

Clinic includes:

Comprehensive Intake Appointments* (2-3) to personalize treatment and set customized goals
Weekly Group (1.5 hours) comprised of Accountability, Process & Education/Skills
Weekly Parent Reports (Adolescent Clinic Only)
Collaboration with individual therapist, school support and/or employer (if desired)
Monthly Multi-Family Groups (families of adult participants by invittion from adult only)
Additional Parent Consultations* available

* Can be billed to insurance if in-network (see below)

Individual, Family & Parent Therapy

Life comes with all kinds of distressing, unwanted and uncomfortable thoughts, feeling and physical sensations. Allowing those things that are out of one's control undue influence on behavior choices can result in a narrow, constricted way of living. Therapy offers support in taking control of the one thing that is within one's control; response to discomfort. Learning how to interact differently with one's mind helps to create the space needed to exert more purposeful control over behavior in line with one's values. Leading a fuller, more enjoyable life is possible!

In-Person Sessions

Meeting face-to-face is a welcome return to "normal!" There's something to be said about the ability to sit down in the same room and have a discussion. Increased accountability and engagement are among some of the benefits of this treatment option. Masks are optional.

Telehealth Sessions

As a convenient option, Telehealth Sessions are offered. Through Telehealth, sessions can be easily scheduled around other daily obligations and activities or even completed on-the-go if needed and can greatly reduce the time commitment necessary to participate in treatment

*In-Network Provider with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice & Aetna

Professional & Continuing Education Seminars

As a Continuing Education Sponsor, Vital Living offers presentations

on a variety of topics for professional development and/or continuing education credit.

On-Site Professional Trainings

On-Site Presentations are perfect for school districts, therapy practices and organizations interested in providing widespread trainings. Half-Day, Full-Day, 2-Day or 3-Day options available. Discounts offered based on number of attendees and length of training. Call today to discuss scheduling and pricing!

Presentations Readily available:

The Hidden Consequences of Being Over-Accommodating: Supporting the Anxious Adolescent
Learning Theory: Cultivating Desirable Behavior
Structured Parenting in the 21st Century: Balancing Compassion with Age-Appropriate Expectations, Boundaries & Consequences
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)