The Lotus Program is a trauma-informed, evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for adolescent girls ages 9 to 17. Designed for those who have experienced multiple psychiatric hospitalizations, the program provides stabilization and intensive therapeutic care in a structured residential setting.

Participants may be struggling with:

• Depression and anxiety
• Suicidal or homicidal ideation
• Self-harm thoughts or urges
• Impulsive or high-risk behaviors
• Trauma
• Psychosis
• Other complex mental health concerns

Our approach

The Lotus Program delivers a high level of individualized care through evidence-based therapies that are sensitive to age, trauma history and manipulative behaviors. Our clinical framework supports healing and growth through:

• DBT skill development
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Psychoeducation
• Identification of behavioral cycles and emotional triggers
• Family and social support building
• Challenging negative thoughts and beliefs

Dedicated clinical team

Our compassionate team is specially trained in trauma-informed care and therapies for complex emotional needs. Your child will be supported by:

• A board-certified psychiatrist and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
• Licensed therapists trained in EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
• A caring nursing team
• An experienced unit manager

Holistic treatment components

• Individual, group and family therapy
• Academic instruction on-site with certified teachers
• DBT workbook curriculum
• Medication management
• Nursing and psychiatric care
• Activity therapy
• Nutritional counseling
• Supportive discharge planning

Education support

Education is integrated into each child’s treatment plan. Students attend school on campus, where instruction is led by certified teachers in an environment tailored to meet the academic needs of youth in treatment.

Treatment goals

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and symptom management
• Healing family relationships impacted by trauma and impulsive behaviors
• Mastering healthy self-expression and boundaries
• Building an individualized aftercare plan
• Smooth reintegration into home, school and community life with new coping skills

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

ART is a highly effective, evidence-based psychotherapy that uses eye movement to help the brain process and resolve trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and more.

• Replaces distressing mental images with positive ones
• Promotes lasting change by connecting the mind’s natural healing processes

Get started today

No application is needed to make a referral. The Lotus Program is ideal for girls ages 9–17 who need stabilization following multiple mental health hospitalizations in the past 1–2 years.

Take the first step toward healing.
Schedule a no-cost, confidential assessment today.

Call: 270-351-9444