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About Lotus Behavioral Health - Washington, D.C.
Set between Lincoln Park and the Anacostia River of Washington D.C., Lotus Behavioral Health (AKA Lotus: The Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness) provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, and adults seeking mental health treatment. Conditions they treat include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning differences, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), tic disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, brief psychotic disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
Lotus Behavioral Health has street parking and is 3 blocks from the Potomac Ave. Metro Station.
Treatment begins with a 90-minute diagnostic evaluation. To save time, clients or their parents can print and fill out the intake forms, which are listed on their website on the Patient Resources form.
Their psychiatrist-led team applies a wellness-based and evidence-based approach that emphasizes individual strengths through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and medication management. They also use play therapy for treating children. For families, they include parent training and crisis intervention.
Lotus Behavioral Health uses OnPatient as a patient portal so clients can track their care during and after treatment.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:We accept Aetna, AmeriHealth Caritas, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Children's National (formerly known as HSC Health), MedStar Family Choice, United Healthcare (including Optum), and D.C. Medicaid, and Maryland Medicaid. We also take checks, cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Children
Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
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Children
Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.
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Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
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Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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Strengths-Based
Providers using a strengths-based philosophy focus on the positive traits of their patients, creating a positive feedback loop that grows confidence.
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Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Play Therapy
This approach is commonly used with children. It incorporates elements of play and self-expression, like boardgames, finger painting, dolls, and blocks.
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Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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