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I think they give really good medical attention, maybe, they should improve the kind of attention they offer because resources are very short as the appointments. I know they will improve, for sure!
About American Behavioral Clinics – Bluemound Clinic
American Behavioral Clinics – Bluemound Clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers outpatient mental health and addiction treatment. Their services are designed to meet the needs of people of all ages. They offer adult addiction treatment and mental healthcare along with teen and child psychiatry and therapy services.
Evidence-Based Addiction Recovery in Milwaukee
American Behavioral Clinics provides state of the art care that integrates a range of proven treatments, including counseling, education, and pharmacotherapy. Clients in opioid recovery may enroll in their medication assisted treatment program (MAT) using Suboxone to help manage cravings and mitigate withdrawal symptoms.
Medication management is another function of the clinic. Clients with co-occurring mental health concerns may be prescribed psychotropic medications or evaluated regarding the safety and effectiveness of existing treatment regimens. This combined approach integrating medication, psychotherapy, and recovery education is designed to support clients’ holistic healing across the long term.
Specialized Services to Address Complex Needs
The clinic is a specialty care provider that offers patients comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Their specialty services include genetic testing, hypnosis and exposure therapy, and an in-house pharmacy.
Onsite Therapeutic Spa
The onsite Viva Wellness Spa offers an unparalleled client experience for those seeking a holistic means of treating their mental, emotional and physical health. The spa provides a healing therapeutic atmosphere where clients hone their ability to practice mindfulness and manage stress and anxiety, coping skills that are essential to long-term sobriety.
The spa also features a range of therapeutic interventions such as non-narcotic injections for clients experiencing chronic pain. Their IV infusion therapies support physical recovery for clients who may be experiencing nutritional deficiencies.
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Clinic staff are awesome so is Dr.loiben
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely love Nicole and look forward to my appointments with her. She listens and gives me suggestions, and I never have a problem getting a medication refilled.
Used the message system online to try to reach my provider. The message goes into the abyss. I get a call on Monday at 4 I missed I call back and wait 10 min on hold. It kicks me out they call back and I can’t hear them maybe it’s my phone sure: but they don’t call back I call again wait again no call back. I call the next day finally reach a person ask them what the message is and they ask if I can meet today with my provider I can’t. They don’t offer another appt. I have to ask. I get scheduled three days before my next appt which I actually wanted help sooner but ok. I ask if I can be put on a waiting list, I’m told there is no waiting list that you have to call back everyday if you want an appointment sooner.
For a mental health conglomerate you would think they would want to help you. Every experience I have with the staff is combative and like pulling teeth. My provider is great. But their process sucks. Why have online portal for messaging if you can’t message your provider? Or see your treatment plan or anything other than billing?
I left once because of sexist remarks made by my male provider. I came back because I had rave reviews for this female provider and I love her, but the staff has no compassion for people.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Because of privacy regulations, we can't discuss any specifics about your comments. However, we are committed to providing you high quality care, and we take your feedback very seriously. Please email us directly at contactus@american-behavioral.com. 
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Accepted Insurance
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Intensive Outpatient
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) support clients' return to their community following inpatient treatment and may also offer an alternative to hospitalization for clients who are relatively stable following detox. Many intensive outpatient rehabs require clients to participate in a minimum of nine and a maximum of 20 treatment hours weekly. IOP services are also highly customizable and typically include a combination of addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and holistic therapies such as meditation.
12-Step
12 step programs take a holistic approach to addiction recovery, combining peer support with personal spiritual growth. These programs prioritize regular attendance at 12 step meetings, which are free, anonymous, peer-led, and available day and night in most communities. Spiritual principles are invoked to help participants address the root causes of addiction, accept responsibility, and relinquish control over that which cannot be changed. Dedicated programs for specialized groups, such as youth and seniors, are common.
Medically Assisted Detox
Medical detox involves weaning your body off drugs and/or alcohol in an inpatient setting, and is often the first step in addiction recovery. Quitting alcohol and certain drugs (like benzodiazepines or opioids) can cause dangerous side effects once you have become physically dependent. In medically assisted detox, a team of on-site healthcare professionals will work to keep you safe and comfortable during this process. Additionally, they may administer medications when needed to alleviate any withdrawal symptoms.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Staff
James Winston, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist, President & Founder
Robert Loiben, MD
Certified Psychiatrist
Larry Sprung, MD
Certified Psychiatrist
Jay Winston, DO
Certified Adolescent, Adult, & Forensic Psychiatrist
Contact Information
10424 West Bluemound Road
Milwaukee WI, 53226
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