Calo Programs
9-20
Residential
Residential Treatment Centers in Lake Ozark, Missouri
Calo Preteens and Calo Teens have merged to create Calo Programs, the first residential treatment centers in Lake Ozark, Missouri focused on adopted preteens and teens. The programs implement a true relational-based treatment approach to create change from the inside out – heart first and behavior second. Uniquely focused and well-equipped to treat students and families impacted by trauma occurring in developmental periods, Calo Programs helps students develop a healthy sense of self, and often address attachment issues.
Meet Your Clinical Director!
Chris Austin, MA, LPC, NCC
Chris relocated to the Lake Ozark area from Kansas City in 2014 for the specific purpose of becoming a member of the Calo clinical team. She left a private practice of 25 years to pursue this position, after hearing of…
How Our Residential Treatment Can Help
Calo Programs uses the Commitment, Acceptance, Secure, Attunement (CASA) Treatment Model to establish acceptance and security. Through the commitment and acceptance of caregivers, students receiving residential treatment can feel secure and attune, beginning to form healthy and safe relationships.
Implementing a relational treatment model, Calo uses evidence-based attachment research combined with the science of neurobiology to create real change. Their proprietary treatment approach is comprehensive and holistic, helping students find co-regulation and joy.
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What to Expect
Students enrolled in our residential treatment center participate in weekly family and individual therapy, although at times, a crisis may change the frequency of the therapy. Calo Programs rely on family support and encourage family members to visit every 4-8 weeks. Each student is also encouraged to call his or her family weekly. Additionally, Calo hosts 4 annual parent events to give families an opportunity to connect with others who are on the same journey while engaging therapeutically with their child and therapists. The average stay for students is 12-15 months as they prioritize emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health.
Healing Residential Treatment
Our residential treatment is open to both females and males. Calo has a preteen program for boys and girls between the ages of 10-13 while their teen program serves older teens, ages 14-18. Both programs use unique interventions like adventure therapy, canine therapy, and neurofeedback therapy while also prioritizing academics and helping students balance the demands of life, play, and school.
- Residential treatment
- Transitional living for emerging adults
Calo primarily helps students impacted by trauma such as from adoptions (or more accurately relinquishment from birth parents), chronic stress, disruptions in early childhood, and inconsistent care from caregivers. Most students at our residential centers have struggled to be in a healthy relationship with their family and/or peers, often experience emotional dysregulation, and have difficulty maintaining safe behavior at home or in school. Students come to Calo Programs struggling with adoption issues, identity issues, reactive attachment disorder, and/or personality disorders.
- Development Trauma
- Attachment issues
- RAD
- PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ODD
- ADHD
- Learning Disorders
Our students learn to develop attuned, empathetic, and safe relationships through healthy, repetitive relational therapy.
Both of our residential treatment centers in Missouri use unique interventions like adventure therapy, canine therapy, and neurofeedback therapy while also prioritizing academics and helping students balance the demands of life, play, and school.
Therapies Offered:
- CASA model (DDP based)
- Animal-Assisted therapy
- Psychiatry
- Brainspotting
- Adventure therapy
- Occupational therapy (preteens only)
- Canine therapy
Our residential treatment is open to both females and males. Calo has a preteen program for boys and girls between the ages of 10-13 while their teen program serves older teens, ages 14-18. Both programs use unique interventions like adventure therapy, canine therapy, and neurofeedback therapy while also prioritizing academics and helping students balance the demands of life, play, and school.
- Residential treatment
- Transitional living for emerging adults
Calo primarily helps students impacted by trauma such as from adoptions (or more accurately relinquishment from birth parents), chronic stress, disruptions in early childhood, and inconsistent care from caregivers. Most students at our residential centers have struggled to be in a healthy relationship with their family and/or peers, often experience emotional dysregulation, and have difficulty maintaining safe behavior at home or in school. Students come to Calo Programs struggling with adoption issues, identity issues, reactive attachment disorder, and/or personality disorders.
- Development Trauma
- Attachment issues
- RAD
- PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ODD
- ADHD
- Learning Disorders
Our students learn to develop attuned, empathetic, and safe relationships through healthy, repetitive relational therapy.
Both of our residential treatment centers in Missouri use unique interventions like adventure therapy, canine therapy, and neurofeedback therapy while also prioritizing academics and helping students balance the demands of life, play, and school.
Therapies Offered:
- CASA model (DDP based)
- Animal-Assisted therapy
- Psychiatry
- Brainspotting
- Adventure therapy
- Occupational therapy (preteens only)
- Canine therapy
Meet Your Therapists
Going beyond behavior modification, the specially trained staff at Calo seeks to understand what causes behaviors and feelings, correcting the core in an accepting and non-judgmental environment.
All therapists at our residential programs hold at least a Master’s Degree and therapy sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each family and student.
Dr. Jyostna Nair, MD
Kathy Abeln, MS, LPC
Amber Engelbrecht, LCSW
Danielle Heimericks, OTR/L
Shyanne Anthony, MA, NCC, PLPC, PAI
Location Reviews
Thomas
Embark was fantastic for our daughter. The staff and especially the therapist helped our daughter learn DBT skills necessary to help her with her OCD, depression, and anxiety. We highly recommend it!
Jennifer
My daughter just finished the Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program and the results are incredible. She connected with people from all over the country during her therapy sessions. The entire staff is amazing and always made sure to keep myself and my husband informed of any changes in our daughter’s behavior. I would highly recommend this program as well as Embark. THANK YOU TO THE ENTIRE TEAM! Our daughter has learned so much because of you.
Tarran
This program has absolutely changed my life. Being a former client of the VIOP program I would recommend this treatment to anyone who is struggling. Embark is the most welcoming and helpful program I have ever been a part of. They make sure the client’s voice is heard, along with the views of Parents/Guardians. I have learned countless DBT skills and have created long lasting relationships with my peers. I owe a huge thanks to the team at Embark for helping me create the life I deserve to live.
Laura
Our 15 year old daughter completed the VIOP in the Spring of 2023. We live in a rural area and do not have access to a IOP within driving distance. We can’t say enough positive things about our experience with Embark. We found the program to be very well run with highly skilled professionals. The program has been developed especially for a virtual platform. The client participation requirements, individual therapy, medication management, and engagement with the entire family really set this program apart from other DBT options we explored in the past.
Annelise
Awesome program! As a former client, I have grown a tremendous amount since embarking (get it) on my journey with this behavioral health program. The therapists are extremely understanding, flexible, and attentive and truly make an effort to create personalized plans for you. Everyone is super welcoming and it really has a family feel to it. If you want to meet people that will positively transform your life and help you develop into the best version of you I highly recommend it!!
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9-20
Residential
Hours
Monday: 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 5PM
Thursday: 8AM - 5PM
Friday: 8AM - 5PM
Saturday: 8AM - 5PM
Areas Served
- Nationwide
- Lake Ozark
- Independence
- Columbia
- Saint Louis
Calo Programs
130 Calo Lane
Lake Ozark, MO65049
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