PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM (PHP) AT LUCENT RECOVERY AND WELLNESS

A Pathway to Reclaim Your Life: Comprehensive Healing & Sustainable Recovery

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A COMPASSIONATE BRIDGE: INTENSIVE CARE, REAL-LIFE FLEXIBILITY

At Lucent Recovery and Wellness, our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers a structured, highly intensive level of mental healthcare designed for individuals who require significant support and clinical depth but benefit from time at home outside of their treatment process. Here, you can find a compassionate balance: the profound, intensive mental health support you need, while still allowing you to nurture your life at home. The PHP is the next step up from traditional Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), ideal for those who need more comprehensive daily therapeutic engagement than standard outpatient therapy, but who do not require 24-hour inpatient care or crisis stabilization. It’s a crucial stepping stone, providing a robust framework for profound healing and skill integration in real-time.

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WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR PHP PROGRAM?

You might be wondering if PHP is the right fit for you or your loved one. Our structured and compassionate program delivers intensive mental health support, specifically tailored for adults who are currently:

NAVIGATING OVERWHELMING SYMPTOMS

of conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, or other mood disorders, and need comprehensive daily intervention.

COPING WITH A LIFE CRISIS OR MAJOR TRANSITION

that feels unmanageable alone, requiring focused therapeutic support and stabilizing structure.

TRANSITIONING FROM HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE

such as inpatient hospitalization or residential treatment, seeking a safe, robust step-down environment to solidify progress.

SEEKING CONSISTENT DAILY SUPPORT

to stabilize symptoms, build essential coping skills, and integrate new ways of being, while safely returning to their home environment each evening.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE PHP CURRICULUM & INTEGRATED THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

Imagine dedicating yourself to healing each day, with the intensive support and structure needed to create lasting, positive change. In our PHP, you'll engage in programming 5 days a week, typically 6 hours per day. We also provide a nourishing meal each day, ensuring you have the energy and focus needed to truly immerse yourself in your healing journey. This extended engagement allows for a truly transformative dive into therapeutic work. Each day, you'll experience a rich mix of evidence-based modalities, thoughtfully integrated and personalized to guide your unique recovery:

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) INTENSIVE

Learn practical, powerful skills to navigate intense emotional swings, manage distress, improve relationships, and ground yourself in mindfulness, helping you gain control and clarity when life feels overwhelming.

INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS) FOR INNER HARMONY

Explore your inner world with deep compassion. You’ll learn to understand different “Parts” of yourself – even those that cause pain – to heal old wounds and reclaim your natural “Core Self” for true self-leadership and inner peace.

POLYVAGAL-INFORMED NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION

Discover how your body’s automatic “Body Modes” (Calm & Connected, Alarm System, Shutdown) impact your sense of safety and connection. You’ll gain practical tools to regulate your nervous system for greater calm, presence, and authentic engagement in your life.

RELATIONAL THERAPIES

Unpack complex relationship patterns that might be causing distress, such as the dynamics of the Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor roles. You’ll learn skillful ways to communicate, set boundaries, and build healthier, more supportive connections that truly nourish you.

EXPERIENTIAL WORK & PSYCHODRAMA

Go beyond traditional talk therapy with dynamic, hands-on activities that connect your mind, body, and spirit. Through psychodrama, you can safely explore emotions and roles. These sessions, including sound baths, cold plunges, nature hikes, museum visits, and yoga, foster emotional expression, deepen insight, and provide joy and engagement in your healing process.

TRAUMA-INFORMED & MINDFULLNESS-BASED APPROACHES

Receive specialized, gentle care designed to safely process trauma and cultivate present-moment awareness. These approaches help you reduce reactivity, foster acceptance of difficult experiences, and build a solid foundation for your healing journey.

BEYOND THE THERAPY ROOM: OUR UNIQUE EXPERIENTIAL OFFERINGS

At Lucent, we believe that profound healing extends beyond traditional talk therapy. Our PHP uniquely integrates a diverse range of experiential therapies designed to help you connect with your whole self – mind, body, and spirit – and discover new pathways to wellness in dynamic, real-world settings. These offerings provide unparalleled opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and joyful engagement in the Austin community:

SOUND BATHS

Immerse yourself in therapeutic soundscapes to promote deep relaxation, release accumulated stress, and cultivate a sense of profound inner peace.

COLD PLUNGES

Engage in invigorating cold exposure techniques that build remarkable resilience, help regulate mood swings, and boost your physical and mental well-being.

NATURE HIKES

Reconnect with the calming, healing power of the outdoors through guided hikes. These promote mindfulness, healthy physical activity, and stress reduction amidst Austin’s beautiful natural settings.

YOGA & MOVEMENT THERAPY

Nurture the vital connection between your mind and body through intentional movement. These sessions build physical flexibility and strength while enhancing your emotional regulation skills.

SENSORY EXPERIENCES

Deliberately connect with your body and influence your emotions by mindfully exploring tastes, smells, tactile sensations, sounds, and sights, helping you ground and regulate.
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WHAT TRULY SETS LUCENT'S PHP APART: COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT BEYOND CLINICAL HOURS

Your journey to lasting recovery is our priority, and that commitment extends well beyond the therapeutic day. We understand that finding a stable, supportive environment outside of treatment can be a significant concern, and it’s absolutely crucial for long-term well-being.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPTIONS

For clients who have achieved a level of stability but still require more structured support than living completely independently, we offer transitional housing options. These safe and thoughtfully designed living environments provide a nurturing community setting that seamlessly complements your clinical treatment. It’s a crucial bridge to greater independence, offering peace of mind and stability as you solidify your progress and confidently step forward in your recovery journey.

OUR APPROACH: COMPASSIONATE, INDVIDUALIZED MENTAL HEALTH CARE THAT HONORS YOUR JOURNEY

At Lucent Recovery and Wellness, we deeply understand that your healing journey is profoundly personal. You’re not just a diagnosis here. That’s why we’ve built our practice around truly holistic, trauma-informed care that genuinely helps you find wellness in a way that feels authentic and right for your unique self.

Our experienced clinicians don’t just treat symptoms; we listen to your story, understand your unique challenges, and work alongside you to build the life you want and deserve. In our safe, judgment-free space, your courage to seek help is recognized, your progress is genuinely celebrated, and your voice guides every decision we make together. Because true wellness happens when you feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal on your own terms.

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MEET THE LUCENT TEAM

LEADERSHIP

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Chris Hudson

Co-owner – LPC, LCDC

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Joe Roller

Co-owner – LPC-S

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Zach Pogue

Co-owner

OUTREACH AND OPERATIONS

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Scott Hammond

Director of Operations

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Morgan Whitley

Community Liaison

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Taylar Seay

Admissions Coordinator

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Claire Dill

Operations Manager

OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

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Matt Bolden

Lead IOP Therapist – LCSW

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Jordan Weinert

Trauma Therapist – MA LPC

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Dana Gonzalez

IOP Counselor – LCSW

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Em Manning

IOP Counselor – LMSW

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Chase O'Neal

IOP Counselor, LMFT-Associate

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India Baucom-Lambert

Graduate Intern – LCDC

TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM

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Maryam Mahmoud

Clinical Director of Lucent Transitional Services – LMSW, LCDC

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Leila Anderson

Counselor – LMFT-S, LCDC

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Rhea Boniface

Counselor – LCDCi, LPC-A

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Chris Ellis

Director of Experiential Recovery Services – LCDCi, RSPS

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Noah Giovannini-Dolan

Experiential Coach

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Zach Dyer

Experiential Coach – LCDCi, RSPS

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Rebecca Griffiths

Experiential Coach – LCDCi, RSPS

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Andrew Myers

Experiential Coach – RSPS

MEDICAL TEAM

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Dr. Yahya Saeed

Medical Director – Psychiatrist

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Reggie Graves

MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD RECOVERY

Wondering if our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the right fit for you or someone you care about? You don't have to navigate this decision alone. Contact us today for a consultation. Your path to healing starts with a single conversation.