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Life's a bitch. Sometimes we just need a little help. Stop putting it off — get the support you deserve today. Booking your first appointment takes just a few minutes online, or call us at (512) 616-0809.
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Awkward Recovery.
We celebrate the power of leaving your comfort zone and making it a driving force in your journey to sobriety. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Austin, Texas embraces those uncomfortable, awkward moments — and turns them into the fuel for lasting transformation.
We pair Master's-level clinical care with a tight-knit community that actually shows up. No performative recovery. No one-size-fits-all curriculum. Just real, evidence-based treatment delivered by humans who get it.
We Take Insurance.
Awkward Recovery accepts insurance and is in-network with most major providers. We're constantly working to expand those relationships and bring more plans in-network so more people can access services.
If we're not currently in-network with your provider, we'll still work with your insurance to leverage out-of-network benefits and walk you through your options honestly and clearly — so the focus stays where it should be: getting help when you need it.
Out-of-Network Policies Accepted From All Major Providers
This Is Awkward Recovery.
Join a community of individuals who share your journey. Feel the embrace of understanding and encouragement, propelling you towards a future filled with promise.
Discover the power within those awkward moments. Our program empowers you to use discomfort as a stepping stone towards lasting recovery and newfound freedom.
Awkward Recovery's holistic approach doesn't end at sobriety. We also focus on healing the trauma triggers of addiction with our Master's level, mental health primary counseling programs.
Experience personalized support and guidance from our team of compassionate addiction specialists. We tailor our approach to suit your unique needs. You deserve to be seen and heard.
This Is Our Passion.
Recovery is personal — but it doesn't happen alone. Here's what the people who've worked with us, referred to us, and walked alongside us have to say. No paid placements, no scripted blurbs. Just real people, in their own words.
I have referred clients... and trust they are in good hands.I highly recommend Atomic Souls Counseling & Awkward Recovery for those who need support with addiction and mental health. I have referred clients who need this type of support here and trust that they are in good hands.
I will always be thankful for Rachel and co.!Talented, kind, supportive, exciting — too many words to describe them! Not only are they all amazing at what they do, but they continue growing to help more people every day. I will always be thankful for Rachel and co.
Sometimes I want to relapse just so I can go again!Everyone at Atomic Souls Counseling genuinely cares. It often feels like I am just hanging out with close friends I can share anything with and not be judged.
IOP for Addiction Recovery.
Awkward Recovery's Intensive Outpatient Program in Austin, TX provides flexible, structured care for people committed to recovery without putting their lives on hold. The program runs three days a week, three hours a session — enough clinical depth to do real work, designed around your schedule so you can keep showing up for the rest of your life.
You get individual therapy with a Master's-level clinician, group sessions that move past surface-level recovery talk, family programming when you want it, and case management that doesn't make you chase paperwork. Evidence-based modalities — DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed CBT — paired with the kind of community that actually shows up.
Outpatient Drug Rehab in Austin, TX.
When IOP isn't the fit, our standard Outpatient Drug Rehab program meets you where you are. Lighter weekly footprint, same clinical caliber, same community. We treat addiction alongside the co-occurring mental health concerns that drive it, so the recovery actually sticks instead of unraveling six months in.
Curriculum.
16 clinical modules built around evidence-based modalities — DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care — and the lived realities of addiction recovery in Austin.
- Module 01The Foundation: Trauma & Recovery EducationExplore Module
- Module 02Parts Work & Coping SkillsExplore Module
- Module 03DBT & CBT: Cognitive Triangle & Distress ToleranceExplore Module
- Module 04Understanding Childhood & ShameExplore Module
- Module 05Emotion Regulation & Cognitive FunctioningExplore Module
- Module 06DBT: Effective CommunicationExplore Module
- Module 07Value-Driven Life & Goal SettingExplore Module
- Module 08Family: Healthy Relationships in RecoveryExplore Module
- Module 09Interpersonal SkillsExplore Module
- Module 10Mindfulness, Self-Development & Smoking CessationExplore Module
- Module 11Healing Trauma, Discovering Purpose & FitnessExplore Module
- Module 12Inner Child, Personal Strengths & Family DynamicsExplore Module
- Module 13Healing Inner Child & Coping MechanismsExplore Module
- Module 14Grief, Acceptance & Commitment TherapyExplore Module
- Module 15Owning Your Story, Passions & Purpose, CommunityExplore Module
- Module 16Impulse Control & Conflict ResolutionExplore Module
The Importance of Community in Recovery.
Recovery is tough, and trying to do it alone makes it harder than it needs to be. Building a supportive community is essential for lasting success — surrounding yourself with people who understand what you're going through, who've been there themselves, changes the math entirely.
At Awkward Recovery, community isn't a side benefit. It's the engine. Group therapy, alumni connections, peer support, shared experience — all woven into the clinical work so that what you build in here travels with you back out into your life.
We'll Get Back Fast.
Tell us a little about what you're looking for. Confidential, no obligation — and we'll be in touch within one business day.
If You or Someone You Love Needs Help Right Now.
Crisis support is available immediately. Don't wait if you're in danger or experiencing thoughts of self-harm.
- Austin-Travis County Integral Care Crisis Services
- Dell Children's Medical Center Crisis Services
- University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center (for UT students)
For everything else, talk to admissions or call (512) 616-0809.
Are You Ready?
Talk with our admissions team. Confidential, no obligation.