PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM (PHP) AT LUCENT RECOVERY AND WELLNESS

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

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Summary: Lucent’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers intensive daytime mental health treatment with therapy, psychiatric care, and structured support without requiring overnight stays.

INTENSIVE CARE, REAL-LIFE FLEXIBILITY

At Lucent Recovery and Wellness, our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers highly intensive outpatient treatment designed to treat a broad range of mental health disorders. Here, you can find a compassionate balance: the profound, intensive mental health support you need, while still allowing you to nurture your life outside of treatment. 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?

Is PHP the right level of care

You might be wondering if PHP is the right fit for you or your loved one. Our 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 help stabilize symptoms, build essential skills, and rebuild life outside the confines of residential treatment.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE PHP CURRICULUM & INTEGRATED THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

In our Partial Hospitalization Program, you'll engage in programming 5 days a week, typically 5 hours per day. 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)

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)

Explore your inner world with deep compassion. You’ll learn to understand different “parts” of yourself to develop insight, heal old wounds, and learn to function from a more centered, authentic space.

SPECIALTY THERAPIES

We’ve gone to great lengths to build a program capable of effectively treating the broad spectrum of clients that come through our doors. We offer specialty therapies for the vast majority of diagnoses ensuring each of our clients receives the individualized care they deserve.

TRAUMA-INFORMED & MINDFULLNESS-BASED APPROACHES

Heal from your trauma with modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). We also offer a specialized trauma track for individuals seeking in depth support with trauma related disorders.

EXPERIENTIAL GROUPS

Go beyond traditional process and education groups with dynamic, hands-on experiences that connect your mind, body, and spirit. Our experiential sessions include holistic activities such as sounds baths, ice baths, and nature therapy. We also integrate experiential clinical modalities such as psychodrama and somatic experience throughout our partial hospitalization program.

BEYOND THE THERAPY ROOM: OUR UNIQUE EXPERIENTIAL OFFERINGS

At Lucent, we believe that healing extends beyond traditional talk therapy. Our PHP uniquely integrates a diverse range of experiential therapies designed to provide our clients with comprehensive holistic care.

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

Lucent Recovery and Wellness transitional living space in Austin, Texas

Support beyond clinical hours

Your mental health is our priority, and that commitment extends well beyond the therapeutic day. We understand that many of our clients need additional support, and we've developed both transitional housing and mental health coaching offerings to fill those gaps.

Transitional Housing

For clients who have achieved a level of stability but still require a supportive environment, we offer transitional housing options for both men and women. 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 an extra layer of support as you solidify your progress and confidently step forward in your recovery journey.

Mental Health Coaching

Clinical work is foundational for our clients, but oftentimes there is equally relevant work to be done outside of therapy sessions. From learning to effectively manage medications to exploring employment opportunities, our coaching team is here to walk with you every step of the way.

HOSPITAL-LEVEL CLINICAL DEPTH WITH OUTPATIENT FLEXIBILITY

Clinical oversight

Physician-Led Medical Oversight

Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is overseen by our Medical Director and Board-Certified Psychiatrist, ensuring that every client's treatment plan is medically sound and clinically rigorous. In a PHP setting, medication management and psychiatric stabilization are vital; at Lucent, these are not add-ons, but core components of your daily care.

Transition and safety

A Safe Step-Down From Inpatient Care

For those transitioning from acute inpatient hospitalization, safety is the primary concern. Our clinical team specializes in "step-down" care coordination, working closely with hospital discharge planners to ensure a seamless transition. We provide:

Master's-Level Primary Therapists

Every PHP client is assigned a licensed therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) to manage their clinical journey.

Daily Clinical Monitoring

With 5 hours of daily programming, our team provides the continuous observation necessary to manage complex symptoms safely.

Emergency Preparedness

Our staff is trained in crisis intervention and works within a structured clinical framework to ensure the highest level of patient safety.

The standard we hold

Evidence-Based Standards for High-Acuity Care

We utilize a multi-modal approach that combines the structure of a hospital with the innovation of modern therapy. By integrating DBT, IFS, and Polyvagal-informed regulation, we address the biological and psychological roots of mental health crises, helping you build a sustainable foundation for the next stage of your recovery.

MEET THE LUCENT TEAM

Leadership

Chris Hudson, Co-owner at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Chris Hudson

Co-ownerLPC

Joe Roller, Co-owner at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Joe Roller

Co-ownerLPC-S

Zach Pogue, Co-owner at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Zach Pogue

Co-owner

Outreach and Operations

Taylar Seay, Admissions Coordinator at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Taylar Seay

Admissions Coordinator

Claire Dill, Director of Operations at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Claire Dill

Director of Operations

Morgan Whitley, Alumni Coordinator at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Morgan Whitley

Alumni Coordinator

Sophie Carothers, Business Development Representative at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Sophie Carothers

Business Development Representative

Outpatient Program

Matt Bolden, Clinical Director at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Matt Bolden

Clinical DirectorLCSW-S

Em Manning, IOP Counselor at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Em Manning

They/Them

IOP CounselorLMSW

Jessie Morrone, IOP Counselor at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Jessie Morrone

IOP CounselorLPC

Emma Brooks, IOP Counselor at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Emma Brooks

IOP CounselorLPC, LCDC

Savanna Cuthbert, IOP Counselor at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Savanna Cuthbert

IOP CounselorLMFT-Associate

Zach Dyer, IOP Counselor at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Zach Dyer

IOP CounselorLPC-Associate, LCDC

Adam Horn, IOP Counselor at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Adam Horn

IOP CounselorLPC

Chase O'Neal, Family Support Therapist at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Chase O'Neal

Family Support TherapistLMFT-Associate

India Baucom-Lambert, Family Support Therapist at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

India Baucom-Lambert

Family Support TherapistLPC-Associate, LCDC

Nick Boffa, Experiential Facilitator at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Nick Boffa

Experiential FacilitatorLCDC

Libby Picotte, Case Manager at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Libby Picotte

They/Them

Case Manager

Transitional Program

Maryam Mahmoud, Clinical Director of Lucent Transitional Services at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Maryam Mahmoud

Clinical Director of Lucent Transitional ServicesLCSW, LCDC

Roxcy Brown, Therapist at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Roxcy Brown

TherapistLMFT-A

Chris Ellis, Director of Experiential Recovery Services at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Chris Ellis

Director of Experiential Recovery ServicesLCDCi, RSPS

Noah Giovannini-Dolan, Director of Housing at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Noah Giovannini-Dolan

Director of Housing

Andrew Myers, Mental Health Coach at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Andrew Myers

Mental Health CoachRSPS, MHPS

Sami Ouda, Mental Health Coach at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Sami Ouda

Mental Health CoachRSPS

Jake Manusky, Mental Health Coach at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Jake Manusky

Mental Health CoachRSPS

Conor Hogan, Mental Health Coach at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Conor Hogan

Mental Health CoachIFC Certified Life Coach

Gigi Swartz, Mental Health Coach at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Gigi Swartz

Mental Health Coach

Kaitlin Nelson, Mental Health Coach at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Kaitlin Nelson

Mental Health Coach

Rebecca Griffiths, Mental Health Coach at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Rebecca Griffiths

Mental Health CoachLCDCi, RSPS

Brett Stockton, Case Manager at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Brett Stockton

Case Manager

Shawn Mohammed, House Manager at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Shawn Mohammed

House Manager

Medical Team

Dr. Yahya Saeed, Medical Director, Psychiatrist at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

Dr. Yahya Saeed

Medical Director, Psychiatrist

Reggie Graves, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C at Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas

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.