“ At VATAS, we embrace both tradition and innovation, offering a broad range of treatment approaches that address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to help you realize your fullest potential.”
Traditional Medication Management
Traditional medication management plays a critical role in addressing both acute and chronic mental health conditions by providing evidence-based pharmacological treatments tailored to individual patient needs. This approach involves the careful selection, monitoring, and adjustment of medications to alleviate symptoms, improve functioning, and enhance quality of life. Best practice options ensure that treatments are aligned with current clinical guidelines and personalized to the patient's unique clinical profile.
Structured follow-ups are integral to this process, allowing clinicians to assess treatment efficacy, monitor side effects, and make necessary modifications. Ongoing education helps patients understand their medications, fostering adherence and reducing anxiety, whether they are starting medication for the first time or transitioning between long-term management plans.
A Common Ground: Group Therapy & Counseling
VATAS complements traditional medication management by providing group therapy platform, designed to support individuals facing a variety of mental health conditions and stressors. ‘A COMMON GROUND ‘ Group Therapy & Counseling offers structured group sessions, in which participants benefit from shared experiences, peer support, and facilitated discussions that promote coping strategies and emotional resilience.
This collective approach helps reduce feelings of isolation and enhances motivation, which can be critical in managing both acute and chronic conditions.
Academic & Employment Accommodation Evaluations
We provide comprehensive evaluations to thoroughly assess each individual’s unique needs in academic and employment settings. Our evaluations include detailed assessments of mental health, cognitive function, and any relevant psychosocial factors. When appropriate, based on these evaluations, we offer letters of support that outline recommended accommodations tailored to enhance the individual's ability to succeed in academic or workplace environments. These accommodations may address challenges related to attention, memory, anxiety, or other mental health concerns.
Nutraceutical Treatment Guidance
We provide evidence-based guidance on vitamins, minerals, and supplements as either a primary or complementary component of mental health regimens. This guidance is integrated alongside traditional medication management to support symptom relief and overall well-being. By selecting supplements based on current scientific research and individual patient profiles, we aim to enhance treatment outcomes while ensuring safety and compatibility with pharmacological therapies. Our approach includes ongoing assessment and education to optimize adherence and address any concerns, thereby complementing standard clinical care and personalized medication plans.
Extensive Psychoeducation & Digital Resources
VATAS offers comprehensive psychoeducation and digital resources to ensure clarity and adherence in treatment. We provide evidence-based guidance on vitamins, minerals, and supplements, whether as a primary or complementary component of mental health regimens. This guidance is integrated with conventional medication management to support symptom relief and overall well-being. By selecting supplements based on current scientific research and individual patient profiles, we aim to enhance treatment outcomes while ensuring safety and compatibility with pharmacological therapies. Our approach includes ongoing assessment and continuous education to optimize adherence and address any concerns, thereby complementing standard clinical care and personalized medication plans.
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluations
VATAS provides evaluations specifically for emotional support animals (ESAs), distinct from service animals, to assist clients in obtaining appropriate support. When suitable, we issue formal letters that can be used to support housing requests and other accommodations under applicable regulations. Our process involves a thorough assessment of the individual's mental health needs and the role an ESA may play in their well-being. By ensuring clarity and adherence through comprehensive psychoeducation, we help clients understand the benefits and limitations of emotional support animals.
Integrated & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Our integrative interdisciplinary approach emphasizes collaboration with various medical specialties to provide comprehensive and personalized patient care. By combining expertise from different fields, we ensure a holistic treatment plan that addresses all aspects of a patient's health. This approach facilitates better communication among healthcare providers, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and overall patient satisfaction. Through coordinated efforts, we aim to enhance the quality of care and promote long-term wellness.
Expert Individual Therapy Referrals
We offer referrals to expert therapists who specialize in addressing a wide range of challenges using proven therapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and more. Our integrative interdisciplinary approach emphasizes collaboration among various medical specialties to provide comprehensive and personalized patient care. By combining expertise from different fields, we develop holistic treatment plans that consider all aspects of a patient’s health. This coordinated approach enhances communication among healthcare providers, resulting in improved diagnosis, more effective treatment outcomes, and greater overall patient satisfaction. Through these collaborative efforts, we are committed to enhancing the quality of care and supporting long-term wellness for every patient.
GROUNDED: Nature Therapy & Wellness Retreats
GROUNDED Nature Therapy & Wellness Retreats launching in 2026 are quarterly, all-inclusive 4-day, 3-night experiences designed to offer rest, reset, and reconnection. Hosted at a beautiful New England Estate, these retreats provide a serene environment where participants can enjoy nourishing meals, engaging workshops, meditation sessions, and more.
In addition to the immersive retreat experience, GROUNDED offers referrals to expert therapists specializing in a wide range of mental health challenges. These professionals utilize proven therapy modalities, yoga, meditation, and a range of wellness practices.
The retreats emphasize an integrative interdisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration among various medical specialties to deliver comprehensive, personalized care. By combining expertise from multiple fields to provide a weekend of restoration and connection.