Bricolage Behavioral Health is a teen mental health provider in Flower Mound, Texas. Beginning treatment can bring up many questions about who we are, what our program is like, and where your teen's recovery journey will take them.
We've put together a list of questions we hear most often, from both teens and their families.
Bricolage Behavioral Health treats a wide range of mental health, behavioral, and substance use concerns in teens ages 11–18. Every teen who comes through our doors has a different story, and we work to understand the reasons behind the diagnosis, not just the label itself.
Conditions we treat include:
If you don't see your teen's specific concern listed here, give us a call at 469-968-5700. Chances are we can help, and if we're not the right fit, we'll point you toward someone who is.
Finding the right mental health program for your teen is one of the most important decisions you'll make. There are a lot of options out there, and not all of them are created equal. Here's what sets Bricolage apart, and what to look for as you explore your choices.
Both programs use the same core clinical approach – whole-group engagement, skills-based therapy, and family involvement.
Care at Bricolage is delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team that includes licensed therapists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), and child and adolescent psychiatrists. Our psychiatrists are the only members of the team who can diagnose and prescribe medication, and that expertise is available to every teen in our program when it's clinically appropriate.
Yes. Accreditation from recognized bodies like The Joint Commission means a facility has met rigorous, independently verified standards for safety, quality of care, and clinical practices. It's one of the most meaningful indicators that a program is operating at a high standard.
Bricolage Behavioral Health is Joint Commission accredited. We are also licensed by the State of Texas’s Health and Human Services.
There are several things worth considering:
These are questions worth asking any provider, including us.
The right fit depends on the severity of your teen's concerns, their level of functioning at school and home, and what level of structure they need right now. A good starting point is a professional assessment. Our admissions team can help you understand whether Bricolage Behavioral Health is the right match.
Call us at 469-968-5700 to start that conversation.
No, Bricolage is an intensive program for teens whose problems are beyond what once-a-week counseling can solve. Teens will be in our program either 3 or 5 days a week, depending on which program they are in.
This depends on the severity of your teen's symptoms. If your teen is an immediate danger to themselves or others or requires 24-hour medical supervision, inpatient care at a hospital is the appropriate first step.
For teens who are not in immediate crisis but need structured, intensive support, outpatient options like Day Treatment (PHP) or IOP are often the right fit – and they allow teens to remain connected to their family and home environment throughout the process.
We accept many major commercial in-network insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. We do not accept Medicaid.
To check your coverage, visit our insurance verification page and fill out the form, and our admissions team will follow up within one business day with your coverage details and any expected out-of-pocket costs. Or give us a call at 469-968-5700, and we will handle the entire process from there.
For Day Treatment (PHP), teens stay enrolled at their current school, but do not attend school during the day. At the IOP level, your child will be in group on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, then attend school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All schools are very familiar with students who need to attend PHP or IOP services and accommodate them accordingly. Bricolage has a full-time Educational Liaison who works with the schools to proctor exams onsite and ensure your child is staying on track with their coursework. All of our teens complete their school year as normal and advance on to the next grade without interruption.
As your child will not be attending live classes
Picking up the phone is often the hardest part.
Here's exactly what to expect when you reach out so you can walk into that first call with confidence.
The first call is a conversation, not a commitment.
You'll speak with a member of our admissions team who will ask some basic questions about your teen and what's been going on. From there, we'll talk through whether Bricolage is the right fit, what the next steps look like, and answer any questions you have. There's no pressure and no obligation.
Call us at 469-968-5700. We're available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
To understand your teen's needs and determine the right level of care, we'll typically ask:
These questions help us make sure we can give you accurate, useful information from the very first call.
You're encouraged to ask anything, but some useful questions to start with are:
No question is too small. Our admissions team is here to make this process as clear and straightforward as possible.
Yes. Your call and all information shared are treated with full confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. We encourage you to ask our admissions team any specific questions you have about privacy during your call.
Yes. Our admissions team can begin the insurance verification process during or after your first call. You can also submit your insurance information directly through our verification form, and we'll follow up within one business day.
Cost is one of the most common reasons families delay getting help.
And one of the most common things that turns out to be less of a barrier than they expected.
Here's what you need to know.
With in-network insurance, most of the cost of treatment is covered by your plan. What you pay out of pocket depends on your specific benefits – including your deductible, copay, and whether you've met your out-of-pocket maximum for the year. For many families, the actual cost is significantly lower than expected once insurance is factored in.
Without insurance, the cost of treatment varies based on the level of care (PHP vs. IOP) and the length of the program. On average, the out-of-pocket cost of Day Treatment is $12,000, and Intensive Outpatient is $4,500.
Yes, for qualifying commercial insurance plans. We are in-network with Aetna, AmBetter, Cigna, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Baylor, Scott & White, and United Healthcare. Coverage varies by plan, including factors like your deductible, copay, and whether you've met your out-of-pocket maximum for the year.
To find out exactly what your plan covers, submit your information, and our team will get back to you within one business day.
What you will pay out of pocket depends on your specific plan.
After verifying your insurance, our admissions team will walk you through any expected costs – including remaining deductibles and copays – before treatment begins.
Yes, we offer up to three-month payment plans for high-deductible or cash pay patients. For specific questions about payment options beyond insurance coverage, please call our admissions team directly at 469-968-5700. They can walk you through what's available for your situation.
Regardless of when you start a new insurance policy, all deductibles reset on January 1st of the calendar year. If you change insurance carriers, the new carrier will generally honor any amount paid toward your deductible, BUT this must be requested from the new carrier; it does not happen automatically. Reach out directly to your carrier or your HR department if through an employer, and they’ll help with the process.
The main factors are your insurance plan's coverage, your deductible status, the level of care your teen is in (PHP vs. IOP), and the length of time in the program. Our admissions team will break this down clearly for your specific situation.
Treatment at Bricolage is more than just talk therapy.
Every element of our program is designed to actively build the skills your teen needs to manage their mental health in the real world, not just inside the walls of our facility. Here's what that actually looks like in practice.
Your teen will primarily engage in whole-group therapy, Bricolage's signature approach, where every teen in the group is actively participating, not just listening. This includes focus tasks, pair work, project-based activities, and role play designed to build real-world skills.
Additional therapy types used at Bricolage include:
The specific combination used will depend on your teen's individual goals and needs.
Dual diagnosis means treating a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. The two are closely linked as about half of the people who experience a mental illness will also face a substance use disorder at some point in their lives.
Treating only one without addressing the other rarely leads to lasting recovery. At Bricolage, our substance use program is built around treating those underlying causes, not just the behavior on the surface.
Yes. Bricolage offers child and adolescent psychiatric services, including evaluation and medication management when appropriate.
Our approach is medication-light. We use medication judiciously as a tool to support change, with the goal of helping teens reach a point where they can manage their mental health as independently as possible. Only psychiatrists can diagnose and prescribe medication, and that expertise is part of our team.
Our admissions team conducts an assessment that evaluates the severity of your teen's symptoms – how they're functioning at school and at home, and the level of structure that will best support their recovery.
From there, we will recommend either our Day Treatment (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program.
Starting a new program can feel like a lot of unknowns.
Here's what a typical experience at Bricolage Behavioral Health actually looks like.
In Day Treatment (PHP), teens are with us Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Mornings are structured group therapy using whole-group engagement techniques. The afternoon includes optional academic support from our educational liaison to help teens stay on track with their schoolwork.
Then they return home each evening.
In IOP, teens attend on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, which allows them to maintain their regular school schedule on non-program days.
We work hard to prevent that. At the Day Treatment (PHP) level, our educational liaison works directly with your teen's school to keep them on track with their coursework. Optional academic support is also available from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM each day. Teens remain enrolled at their current school throughout the program.
Treatment records are protected by HIPAA. We do not share information about your teen's treatment without your consent, except in limited cases required by law.
If you have specific concerns about confidentiality, please raise them with our admissions team, and we'll walk you through exactly how information is handled here.
Just like staying physically healthy through nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle, mental health maintenance is also a lifelong process. Your teen will be far better equipped to cope with whatever life throws at them after completing our program. You can see the skills our teens learn in programming. It is possible to fully recover from mental health issues and never need treatment or medications again, but each individual’s story and life path is different. Less than 10% of our teens ever come back into our program after having attended once, but anything from a new school to a death in the family to a lack of focus on skills learned can result in a return to care.
Only water is allowed in the group rooms. Teens in Day Treatment will be with us for lunch. We have both a refrigerator and a microwave on site for lunch.
Obviously, we do not allow any weapons, drugs, vape products, cigarettes, or any other contraband on site. We use a metal wand detector to scan all teens before going back to the group rooms. We do not conduct searches of personal belongings or perform pat-downs for privacy and safety reasons, but we do perform visual checks to scan for contraband. Personal belongings, such as backpacks, are stored in a locked storage locker.
Phones are not allowed in the group rooms. Teens may bring their phones on-site, but all phones are put in a basket and locked in the IT closet during group. Teens can retrieve their phones after therapy is completed for the day. If you need to reach your teen during group times, please call our main line, and we’ll connect you with them in the case of an emergency or take a note and provide it to them after group if not urgent.
Every teen moves at their own pace, and timelines vary. Here's what most families can generally expect.
The typical timeline is approximately six weeks in Day Treatment (PHP), followed by six weeks in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) – a total of twelve weeks on average. That said, every teen moves at their own pace. Program length is based on clinical need, and we reassess regularly to make sure the timeline reflects your teen's actual progress.
Several factors shape the timeline, including the severity of presenting concerns, your teen's engagement in the therapeutic process, life events that arise during treatment, and even the progress made toward their individual treatment goals.
There's no one-size timeline.
Some teens complete the program in a few weeks, others take longer, and both are completely normal.
A teen can leave treatment before the clinical team recommends discharge, but doing so against clinical advice can leave them without the full set of skills and support they need.
If a family is considering an early exit, we strongly encourage a conversation with our clinical team first so we can talk through what's been accomplished, what's still in progress, and what additional support might be needed outside of our program.
This isn’t recommended, but it is also not the end of the world. We have a proprietary curriculum specifically designed to provide teens with the skills they need to recover and thrive. Missing sessions means they will miss part of the curriculum. However, just like school, kiddos can usually catch up or can succeed regardless of missing a few sessions.
If your family or child needs to take a break for a vacation or other important life event, just notify us, and we’ll work with you to ensure your teen still gets the support they need. However, note that if your teen misses more than 5 consecutive sessions in a row, both the State of Texas and insurance consider them disenrolled from the program, so they would need to re-assess and re-enroll.
Insurance covers treatment on a day-by-day basis, so your child will still be able to attend their full number of days.
Things happen, and traffic in the DFW area can be unpredictable. While it is important that your teen is on time so as not to miss therapy or disrupt sessions for others, your teen can enter the session up to 15 minutes late as long as it only happens on rare occasions. Consistent tardiness would be a discussion and possibly result in disenrollment from the program.
Not a problem. Just please let us know that your child won’t be in that day. Insurance covers treatment on a day-by-day basis, so your child will still be able to attend their full number of days.
Of course! All children are accepted and empowered at Bricolage regardless of age, race, creed, or sexual orientation. Please note that, for any teens identifying as trans, we follow current state and federal guidelines in that we support all of our teens in navigating the complexities of identity and orientation. However, we will never make recommendations or suggest to any person under 18 to modify their body or take hormones that may have negative or unexpected consequences later in life.
While many of our counselors and staff are people of faith, we are not a faith-based program, nor do we promote any particular faith within our program. However, we strongly encourage incorporating one’s faith into treatment for those who believe.
Recovery doesn't happen in isolation. The support a teen receives at home is just as important as the work they do in treatment, and the two work best when they're aligned.
Here's how families can stay meaningfully involved throughout the process.
Yes!
And this is one of the things that makes Bricolage different.
At the Day Treatment (PHP) level, family therapy sessions are built into the program. We maintain regular communication with families throughout treatment and actively work to equip parents and caregivers with the tools to support their teen after they leave our program. At the IOP level, families stay connected through ongoing communication with our team.
A few things that consistently make a difference:
Recovery doesn't happen in a vacuum. The more connected and consistent your support is, the better your teen's outcomes are likely to be.
Watching your teen go through a hard time is exhausting, and your own well-being matters too!
We encourage parents and caregivers to seek their own support: whether through individual therapy, a support group, or trusted community resources. Our clinical team can point you toward resources during your family's time with us. Don't wait until you're running on empty to ask for help.
Completing treatment is a significant milestone.
But it isn't the finish line.
What comes next matters just as much as the work your teen did to get here. Here's what the transition out of our program looks like, and what to do if you need support down the road.
Aftercare refers to the support and structure that continues after a teen completes their treatment program. Most teens step down from PHP to IOP before fully transitioning out, which provides a gradual reduction in intensity rather than a sudden stop.
After leaving our program, most teens continue with once-a-week counseling, psychiatric follow-ups, and/or school-based support. The clinical team will work with your family on a discharge plan before your teen's last day.
Maintaining good mental health is no different than going to the gym. It’s a lifelong habit. The skills teens learn here at Bricolage will ensure they are best equipped to handle life’s challenges, but there will still be challenges. Difficult life events such as break-ups, death of a loved one or a pet, sickness, and the messiness of life can cause a return of symptoms or overwhelm a teen’s current coping skills.
If things get harder after discharge, reach back out to us at 469-968-5700. We can discuss whether returning to a higher level of care makes sense, connect you with community resources, or help you figure out the right next step.
Treatment ends when the clinical team determines that your teen has made sufficient progress toward their treatment goals and has the skills and support in place to maintain that progress outside of our program. With that said, the average time a teen spends in our program is 6 weeks in the Day Treatment program and 6 weeks in Intensive Outpatient, for a total of 12 weeks.
This is assessed throughout the entire treatment journey.
Discharge is a planned transition, not an abrupt end – we work with families to make sure there's a clear plan in place before your teen's last day.
Where are you located?
We’re located at 3204 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound.
What’s your fax number?
Our fax number is 866-357-0191.
Is there parking?
Yes, we have ample parking on site.
What is drop off and pick-up time?
Doors for drop-off open at 9:15 am. Pick-up time is 12:30 for IOP, 1:30 for PHP, and 2:30 if PHP kids are staying for our education component.
Can I drop off early or pick up late?
Generally, we do not accommodate earlier or later drop-offs and pick-ups, but our team can work with you in rare moments of need or emergencies. Just give us a call.
Can I have someone new pick up my child or send an Uber?
Yes, but you must let us know in writing via email or a signed note with your child at drop-off. For anyone not currently on your pick-up list, you must provide their full name and they must provide their driver’s license upon arrival before we release your child to them for pick-up.
Can I obtain copies of my child’s medical records for personal, court, medical, or any other reason?
Yes, you own your child’s medical records, or they do if they’re 18. Simply email or call us to obtain copies of anything not already provided at discharge. Examples of records we retain are original Assessment, Psychological Evaluation, Treatment Plans, and Discharge Plans.
If my spouse and I are separated, do they need to sign consents to treatment as well?
This depends on who has custody but, generally, yes. In most scenarios, both biological parents need to sign for consent to treat. If one spouse is refusing, then that’s a matter which needs to be taken up with the courts.
Have a question that isn't answered here?
Call us at 469-968-5700 or visit https://bricolagebehavioral.com/contact/ for more information.
We're here and happy to talk through anything.
At Bricolage Behavioral Health we believe that whole family healing affords your child the best chance for long term mental health and can put your loved ones on the path to a healthier, happier life.
Bricolage Behavioral Health
3204 Long Prairie Road
Suite A
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM–9:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
