Community-Based Therapeutic Services

A thriving society starts with thriving communities. We believe in building wellness and connection that meets people where they are. Our community-based therapeutic services aim to achieve this goal by bringing evidence-based support directly to homes, schools, and local community centers. Each program is built around the unique needs of members of communities, focusing on fostering development and empowerment that forges lasting, genuine growth.

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What Are Community-Based Therapeutic Services?

Community-based therapeutic services are individualized programs that take place outside the traditional clinical setting. Our licensed therapists provide services aimed at building behavioral, emotional, and social development that meets real-world needs in real-world environments. We collaborate with families, schools, and community groups to build sustainable progress according to local needs.
Common focus areas include:
  • Behavioral Support: Strategies to teach coping skills and encourage a reduction in maladaptive or harmful behaviors.
  • Emotional Regulation: Tools for individuals in a community to manage negative emotions or mood instability in daily life and interpersonal interactions.
  • Social Skill Development: Development of ways to better communicate and experience empathy in peer interaction, especially for individuals with developmental challenges.
  • Functional Life Skills: Real-world skills that help with daily tasks of living, such as self-care, discipline, and independence.
  • Family & Caregiver Training: Supportive programs that help families reinforce therapeutic techniques at home and strengthen relationships.

What Types of Therapy Do We Offer?

Every client and every community has unique needs, so no two programs are identical. We always start with an evaluation to learn about a community’s goals, obstacles, and environment. From there, we provide a range of comprehensive therapy options, including:
  • Behavioral Therapy: Focused on building emotional control and social functioning.
  • Occupational Therapy: Focused on developing fine motor skills, sensory processing, and empowering daily routines.
  • Speech & Language Support: Focused on growing communication skills, ranging from overcoming cognitive challenges to physical oral-motor difficulties.
  • Physical Therapy: Focused on building coordination, strength, and mobility in natural settings.
  • Individual & Family Counseling: Focused on providing families with tools to support the therapy of their loved ones.
  • School-Based Collaboration: Collaboration with educators to ensure continuity of care and promote academic success.

Advantages of Community-Based Therapy at LBCS

Our greatest advantage is how we never settle for a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we meet communities where they are at, taking the time to learn about what struggles they have and how to overcome them. Every approach takes three core tenets as the foundation: accessibility, collaboration, and sensitivity.
Patients and families choose LBCS for:
  • Person-centered, goal-oriented programs
  • Compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic models
  • Organized coordination with families, schools, and community centers
  • Focus on practical strategies that make a daily difference
  • Clear, consistent progress monitoring and goal tracking
  • Inclusive and culturally aware services
  • Flexible session locations: in-home, school-based, and teletherapy

Community-Based Therapy FAQs

What happens during a session?

Community-based therapy sessions can look quite different from one group to the next. From location to techniques, we adapt to best suit the clients’ needs. Generally, sessions can involve elements such as:
  • Observation
  • Modeling
  • Interactive exercises
  • Patient education
  • Role play
  • Discussion
  • Practicing learned techniques

Who can benefit from community-based therapeutic services?

In our experience, there is no time to start like the present. We have seen many clients put off therapy until a challenge becomes almost too great to bear. Rather, we encourage individuals and groups to consider therapy whenever challenges present that impede daily life. Participants may be those experiencing:
  • Developmental delays
  • Behavioral challenges
  • Neurological conditions
  • Difficulty generalizing skills from clinic settings to daily life

How long does therapy last?

Therapy programs can last from weeks to months and beyond. It always depends on the needs of the clients. Therapy is not a race to the end, but a journey of a different length for each individual. We work with patients until they are sure they have the long-term growth to support daily routines and tasks of living.

Are services available for both children and adults?

Yes! We work with patients of all ages. From young children to adults with families of their own, we welcome all. The scope and features of therapy will be matched to suit the individual’s age, situation, and stage of development.

Is community-based therapy covered by insurance?

Most insurance plans in California provide coverage for community-based services when deemed medically or developmentally necessary. Our intake team assists clients in understanding their plan’s benefits to calculate if there are out-of-pocket costs before starting care.

Are telehealth sessions available?

Yes! While community-based therapy may be strongest in in-person sessions, we understand that it is not feasible for everyone. In select cases, we can offer virtual sessions that adapt to the medium to provide the same high quality of care. Hybrid options are also available.

Start With an Assessment Today

No one should have to navigate behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges alone. Liberty Behavioral and Community Services is here to provide accessible care to individuals needing evidence-driven community-based therapeutic services. Contact us today to set up a comprehensive assessment and take that first step.