The staff is friendly and supportive, group therapies are relevant and created around a group of needs. You are surrounded by a group of people who become like a second family to you. Without them, I would still be denying all the stuff that happened to me a long time ago wi ...
About Walden Behavioral Care – South Windsor Clinic
Walden Behavioral Care’s South Windsor Clinic merged with other locations under the Monte Nido banner. They now have one location in Middletown to service all of Connecticut. It’s by the Connecticut River and Wesleyan University.
They primarily treat clients with eating disorders, though did also provide treatment for concurrent mental health and substance abuse in individuals who presented with these issues. This support extended to teens and adults, clients presenting with Type 1 Diabetes, as well as professional athletes.
Medicaid is accepted, along with private plans, and military insurance like TRICARE. Self-pay options are also an option.
Outpatient Treatment For Eating Disorders & Substance Abuse
Clients can choose from various programming options, depending on their unique needs. All programs provide addiction treatment services to those with co-occurring substance abuse issues.
Program options include partial hospitalization programming (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and standard outpatient care. PHP provides structured day treatment for clients needing intensive 24-hour supervision and support. Meanwhile, IOP is designed for clients who require more support than standard outpatient with a key focus on relapse prevention and skill development.
Specialized and tailored programming is available to different age groups. Targeted programming is offered to athletes to address any of the unique challenges they face. Integrated care is also provided to individuals with diabetes.
Therapeutic Approaches & Family Involvement
Various therapeutic methods are offered here to help clients address maladaptive behaviors and thought patterns. Family involvement is also heavily encouraged, particularly for teenage clients, to boost the chances of a successful recovery. The approach here is known as family-based treatment (FBT).
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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.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization Program
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.
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Young Adult Program

LGBTQ Program
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.
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.
During couples therapy in Connecticut, you will learn skills such as problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger management. The goal is to develop techniques that will help you successfully navigate relationship challenges.
Family therapy sessions work to strengthen the family unit by addressing addiction related conflicts and fostering support between family members. Your therapist guides family members in developing effective communication strategies and creating an environment that aids in your loved one's recovery.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Dr. Mariela Acuna Pazos, MD
Psychiatry, Adolescent Medicine
Dr. Gail Marie Hanson-Mayer
Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry
Kathryn Marie Kahn
Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry
Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
2400 Tamarack Road
Suite 203
South Windsor, CT 06074