The length of each therapy appointment is determined by several factors, including the type of therapy being provided and the overall treatment plan. The standard length of sessions are as follows: · Individual Therapy: 50 minutes · Creative Arts and Experiential Therapies: 50 minutes* · Skills Therapy: length varies** · Wraparound Team Meetings: typically 1 to 1.5 hours Please note that sessions start and end on time to respect the appointments of other clients. * extended sessions are available upon request and on a case-by-case basis ** length of sessions varies depending on the skills being implemented, and can be a one-hour session or necessitate multiple hours per session Skills Therapy is a highly individualized service provided for each client and family. Some clients will see their Skills Therapist once a week, and other clients may see their Skills Therapist five days per week. These sessions can be provided in the home, office, school, or in the community, depending on the treatment plan and unique needs and goals of each child and family, therefore the length of each skills therapy session will vary.

The first visit with LIFT involves a comprehensive assessment which is completed by a therapist. During this assessment, the therapist will spend time meeting individually with the child, with the parent/guardians, and with the family altogether. The purpose of the comprehensive assessment is to gather information, including your history, current concerns, and hopes for treatment. This assessment helps us to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your child and family.

We understand that families needing a higher level of care often need to begin services urgently. Please give us a call at (214) 380-3485 to complete a complimentary phone consultation and to schedule an assessment. You can also email us at team@lift-therapies.com. We will discuss a more specific timeline for getting started during our consultation call.

Success looks different for each client, however families typically transition to a lower level of care within 6-18 months of our intensive, family-based treatment. We ask that families commit to following the recommended treatment plan for a minimum of three months.

The frequency of sessions varies for each family and is dependent on your individual needs and goals. Because this is an intensive, family-oriented approach to treatment, you can expect to meet with each provider of the treatment team weekly. In many cases, each therapist will include family members in the process by meeting them individually or including them in sessions with the client. Services and sessions at the beginning of treatment may be higher in frequency to gain momentum. The frequency will gradually decrease as you continue through treatment and make progress towards your goals. On average, you can expect the following in a typical LIFT treatment plan: · Your child and/or family will meet with the Wraparound Team Lead weekly · Your child will meet with the individual therapist weekly · Your child will meet with the creative arts and/or experiential therapist weekly · Your child will meet with the Skills Therapist weekly, and in some cases, daily** · Your family will meet alongside the entire treatment team for a Wraparound team meeting once a month, or more frequently if needed ** Skills Therapy is a highly individualized service provided for each client and family. Some clients will see their Skills Therapist once a week, and other clients may see their Skills Therapist five days per week. These sessions can be provided in the home, office, school, or in the community, depending on the treatment plan and unique needs and goals of each child and family.

LIFT may be a good fit if you: o Experience frequent crises involving risks to safety o Experience high stress and conflict in the home o Have tried receiving traditional therapy without desired results o Are considering residential treatment or therapeutic boarding schools o Are looking to sustain the outcomes made from a residential or facility-based treatment, as your child transitions back into your home o Want to have a voice and choice in your child’s treatment o Are ready to participate and invest in your child and family’s health, receive the support of a highly coordinated team and treatment plan, and achieve lasting results o Need a high level of care but do not want to disrupt school attendance or other extra curriculars, social activities, professional, or athletic activities essential to your child’s well-being.

Your scheduled appointment times are reserved for you, however if you cannot make a scheduled session, please provide your therapist with a minimum of 48-hour notice so this slot can be offered to another client. Due to the nature of our Wraparound team approach, treatment at LIFT Therapies is provided at a monthly rate, which is paid in full prior to the beginning of each month. You will be charged the monthly rate regardless of cancellations or no-show appointments. If you plan to be absent for an extended period of time, please discuss this with your therapist as early as possible so alternative arrangements can be made.

Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment in which we will meet with your child and family to gather information, including your history, current concerns, and hopes for treatment. The cost of the initial assessment is $500. Within one week of the assessment, a team member will meet with your family to discuss treatment recommendations, including the monthly cost of treatment. Our rate for treatment begins at $4,000 per month. Monthly rates in our practice vary depending on the phase of treatment.

We do not accept insurance at LIFT Therapies. Utilizing insurance would require that the type and length of treatment be determined by an outside entity. Because we specialize in working with families experiencing high conflict and frequent crises, we believe it is of utmost importance that your treatment team guides and directs a highly individualized and intensive treatment plan that is determined by your unique needs, as opposed to being determined by an insurance provider. By not accepting insurance, we can offer a treatment approach that is truly best suited for you and your family. We will ensure you understand the costs involved in treatment with LIFT before you begin your first session.

We have the flexibility to provide telehealth sessions on a case-by-case basis, when it is beneficial to the client and does not result in reduced therapeutic benefit.