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Your Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center team provides patient-centered, trauma-informed holistic care with every interaction to help you reach your maximum potential and find joy again. All of the treatments offered are guided by the latest innovation and research, so patients can be confident in their providers and treatment plan.

What We Treat

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are generally treated with psychotherapy (sometimes called “talk therapy”), medication, or both.

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Bipolar Disorder

Doctors treat bipolar disorder with medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of treatments.

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Depression and Mood Disorders

Depression and mood disorders affect each individual differently. Your team will work to find the treatment that works best.

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Psychosis

Reducing the duration of untreated psychosis is critical because early treatment often means a better recovery.

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Schizophrenia

It is important to note that symptoms of schizophrenia are similar to those seen in other psychiatric disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, unipolar depression). Your team can determine a diagnosis and recommend targeted treatment.

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Types of Care

The Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services. The facility accommodates multiple patient populations and levels of treatment with access to medication management, group and individual therapy, and educational and life skills training.


Evidence-Based Treatment

Treatment at the Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center is evidence-based and programmed specifically to meet each patient's individual needs. Types of therapy and treatments include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Seeking Safety - for substance abuse and trauma
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Mindfulness-based Interventions
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Specialized treatment programs are also available.


Contact Us

Call 713-500-1500 to connect with one of our experienced behavioral health experts. We are available on-site 24/7 to talk with you.

If you are in a mental health crisis and in need of immediate help, please call 988 or seek care at your closest emergency room.