Outpatient Step-Down & Continuity of Care for Complex Residential Discharges

 

Dr. Lauren Reba-Harrelson offers specialized, concierge-level outpatient psychotherapy and clinical consultation for individuals transitioning from residential substance use, dual-diagnosis, or intensive psychiatric treatment centers back to their home or professional environments.

Why Treatment Centers Partner with Our Practice

  • Academic Pedigree & Clinical Excellence: Dr. Reba-Harrelson holds an Ivy League undergraduate degree from Brown University, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, completed her predoctoral internship at the UCLA Semel Institute, and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine. Facilities can assure high-net-worth clients and families that their outpatient care team matches the rigorous clinical standards of top-tier residential programs.

  • Gold-Standard, Research-Based Modalities: Psychotherapy protocols are grounded in evidence-based frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, as well as ERP and ACT-informed approaches, tailored for emotional dysregulation, co-occurring substance use, eating behaviors, and complex psychopathology.

  • Multi-State Continuity via PSYPACT: Authorized under PSYPACT (APIT #24654), Dr. Reba-Harrelson provides seamless, interjurisdictional telehealth across participating states. This ensures uninterrupted step-down care for executives, students, and multi-state residents returning home from national destination treatment facilities.

  • Complex Case & Risk Management Expertise: With extensive training in forensic psychology, risk assessment, and legal consultation, Dr. Reba-Harrelson brings clinical precision and discretion to high-stakes cases involving professional licensure concerns, legal complications, or complex family dynamics.

  • Self-Pay / Private Model: Operating on a direct fee-for-service model ($250/hour) ensures complete client confidentiality, tailored session structures, and freedom from third-party insurance mandates.

Professional Collaboration & Referrals

We work directly with residential clinical teams, medical directors, and discharge coordinators to establish pre-discharge step-down plans and ensure a seamless clinical handoff.

  • Direct Referral Contact: lrh@harrelsonpsychology.com

  • Office & Telehealth Inquiries: (404) 913-6115

  • Secure Scheduling Portal: lrhpsychology.clientsecure.me