The Relational Self Therapy

921 E 86th St
Suite 210 B
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Indianapolis, Indiana

317-259-8965

About The Relational Self Therapy

The Relational Self Therapy is a behavioral health facility helmed by Edward R Burns that provides both substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and mental health care to people in Indianapolis, Indiana. This facility offers care to adolescents, people with personality disorders, and individuals managing stress, trauma or PTSD.

Indianapolis is a thriving city that offers plenty of recreational activities. Along with being dubbed the “Sports Capital” of America, Indianapolis has a bustling downtown with plenty of cultural activities and green spaces like White River Park. It annually hosts the Circle City Classic every fall, and is home to the Indy 500 annual sports car racing event of course.

An Emphasis on Mental Health

I noticed that while SUDs are treated at The Relational Self, the emphasis is placed more firmly on counseling as opposed to treating someone who is in active, unmanaged addiction. As a result, it’s best suited for someone who is either already sober, or who has already begun a medication assisted treatment (MAT) plan elsewhere and is now seeking the counseling component to support their sobriety journey.

Support for Addiction Beyond Substance Use

This facility also tackles other addictive behaviors. This can include shopping addiction, eating disorders, problem gambling, and even sexual addictions. Another nice feature I discovered is that you can access counseling sessions through telemedicine, which makes this more convenient and flexible to other people’s schedules.

An Experienced Leader in the Field

The Relational Self is headed by Edward R Burns, who is a respected member of the mental health professional community. He holds an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary as well as a BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

Each young adult program in Indiana covers a wide range of addictions. Programs offer evidence-based therapies to treat alcohol, heroin, opioid, cocaine, benzodiazepine, and marijuana addictions, among others.

Alcoholism

If you choose an alcohol rehab in Indiana, you’ll progress through four stages of recovery. Rehab begins with treatment initiation, then moves to early abstinence, then maintaining abstinence, and finally advanced recovery. The outcome is a new, healthy sober lifestyle.

Opioid Treatment

During opioid rehab in Indiana, addiction specialists help individuals stop abusing prescription drugs or other opioids. Comprehensive treatment includes inpatient rehab, behavioral therapy methods, and alternative therapies. Many rehabs in Indiana include detox and medication assisted treatment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Indiana helps those struggling with addiction deal with triggers (something that compels a person to seek their substance of choice). This method teaches individuals healthy ways to handle situations without turning to substance use.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Rational emotive behavioral therapy in Indiana can improve quality of life by helping individuals who are struggling with addiction replace negative thoughts and behaviors with healthy ones. This treatment method is often included as part of a recovery treatment plan.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy is a neurobiological treatment modality used to address trauma disorders and related mental and behavioral health challenges. Short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR is designed to help clients cope with distressing memories and emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. EMDR may help clients in addiction recovery manage the psychological and emotional triggers that contribute to substance misuse and/or addiction relapse.

Levels of Care

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Dual diagnosis in Indiana treats co-occurring disorders, meaning it addresses both your mental health and recovery needs. A multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and addiction experts work together to ensure all aspects of your mental and physical health are treated.

Inpatient Rehab

During inpatient reahb, you live at the treatment facility and participate in several forms of therapy throughout each day. You also engage in forms of psychotherapy, which usually includes group and family therapy as well as individual counseling. Many programs also offer holistic treatment and recovery-focused life skills training.

Accepted Insurance

The Relational Self Therapy works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.