Outpatient mental health · the most flexible level of care
Outpatient Mental Health Treatment in Steubenville, Ohio
Weekly therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma and mood disorders, built around your schedule, or a steady step down after PHP or IOP.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Pamela Tambini, Medical Oversight · Last reviewed
Overview
What Is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?
Outpatient care is the most flexible level of mental health treatment we offer. You meet with a clinician on a schedule that fits your life, and the rest of your week stays yours.
For some people this is where treatment starts. For others it’s where treatment settles after mental health PHP or IOP, once what’s needed is steady, ongoing support rather than daily structure.
You don’t need a substance use problem to be treated here. If substance use is part of the picture, our dual diagnosis treatment addresses both in one plan.
Who Outpatient Care Is For
Managing, but struggling
Symptoms are present, but you’re still managing work, school and home.After PHP or IOP
You’ve finished a more intensive program and want to keep your progress going.Ongoing accountability
You’ve been doing well and want continued support and a clinician who knows your history.
When outpatient isn’t the right fit
If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, a more structured program is the honest recommendation, and we’ll say so.
Conditions We Treat
Recognizing yourself in one of these is not a diagnosis, and you don’t need a diagnosis before you call.
Depression and mood disorders
Persistent low mood, low energy and loss of interest.
Anxiety and panic disorders
Ongoing worry, panic attacks and avoidance.
PTSD and trauma
Trauma-informed care at a pace you can manage.
Bipolar disorder
Routines and early warning signs that help keep mood steady.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions that take up time and cause distress.
Adjustment and life transitions
Grief, divorce, job loss or other changes that have knocked you off balance.
What Your Care Includes
Every plan starts with an assessment and is built around your goals.
- Individual therapy with a consistent clinician
- Group sessions with people at a similar stage, separate from our addiction treatment groups
- CBT and DBT skills you can use between sessions
- Medication management by our in-house team, where it’s part of your plan
- Regular review of how your plan is working
- A clear route to a higher level of care if you need it
How Outpatient Care Starts
A first conversation
You call, or we call you. No clinical detail is needed up front.
Assessment
A structured conversation about your mental health, medical history and circumstances. It decides the right level of care and costs nothing.
Your plan and schedule
We agree on goals, therapies and a session schedule. Benefits are verified before anything starts.
Ongoing review
If you need more support, we step you up. As things stabilize, sessions can space out.
Outpatient vs. IOP vs. PHP
Mental Health PHP
- Time in treatment
- Several hours a day, 5 to 7 days a week
- Where you sleep
- At home or in recovery housing
- Work or school during treatment
- Usually paused
- Best for
- Stabilizing serious symptoms
Mental Health IOP
- Time in treatment
- A few times a week
- Where you sleep
- At home
- Work or school during treatment
- Usually possible
- Best for
- Building skills while keeping a routine
Mental Health Outpatient
- Time in treatment
- Once a week
- Where you sleep
- At home
- Work or school during treatment
- Yes
- Best for
- Ongoing support once stable
If you need help right now
If you’re thinking about suicide or are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a substance use problem to attend?
No. Outpatient mental health care is for people whose main concern is their mental health. If you also use alcohol or drugs, we treat both together.
How often are sessions?
Usually once a week. Your clinician reviews the schedule with you as your needs change.
Can I start with outpatient, or do I need PHP or IOP first?
You can start with outpatient if your assessment shows it’s the right level of care.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
No. All mental health programs at The Ohio Recovery Collective are in person, at our Steubenville facility.
Paying for treatment
Insurance for Outpatient Mental Health Care
Most major insurance plans cover outpatient mental health treatment. We work with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and others. We verify your benefits for free before treatment starts.
We're here for you
Start With a Confidential Conversation
Call our admissions team. We’ll ask what’s been happening, recommend a level of care, and verify your insurance.
4525 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952