Skip to content Treat Mental Health Nevada provides expert, compassionate care for adults 18+ who are experiencing psychosis – whether it’s hearing voices that others don’t, holding strong beliefs that feel at odds with reality, or struggling with thoughts that have become tangled and hard to follow. We serve the entire state from our main centers in Las Vegas and Reno, and through secure virtual sessions, we reach every corner from Henderson to Elko and beyond.
When psychosis makes the world feel unsafe or confusing, our goal is simple – help you regain a clear, steady connection to reality, rebuild trust in your own mind, and get back to the relationships and activities that matter most. Our psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff work as one team to create a plan that fits your life – whether that means short-term crisis care, longer-term skill-building, or ongoing check-ins to keep symptoms under control.
Call Treat Mental Health Nevada today at(619) 359-6927 or visit our Contact Us page for a free, private evaluation and take the first step toward clearer days.
Psychosis is a treatable medical condition in which a person temporarily loses touch with shared reality. It can show up as hearing voices, seeing things that aren’t there, believing things that seem impossible to others, or having thoughts that feel jumbled and hard to organize. Roughly 3 out of every 100 people will experience psychosis at some point, and it can happen to anyone – often for the first time in the late teens or early adult years.
In Nevada, long work hours, substance use, extreme stress, lack of sleep, or even certain medical issues can trigger an episode. The good news is that with the right combination of medication, therapy, and support, the majority of people recover fully or learn to keep symptoms quiet and manageable. At Treat Mental Health Nevada, we see psychosis as a brain-based event that responds well to early, coordinated care – not a permanent sentence or a personal failing.
Psychosis symptoms in adults fall into several key groups that can affect perception, thinking, and behavior. These signs usually appear suddenly or build over weeks and create real disruption when left unaddressed.
Hearing voices
Strong false beliefs
Confused or racing thoughts
Seeing things others don’t
Social withdrawal
Unusual behavior
Getting the right diagnosis quickly is the first step to effective treatment. At Treat Mental Health Nevada, we complete a careful, compassionate evaluation that usually includes:
We often finish the full picture in 2–4 visits and may bring in family (with your permission) for extra context. This process lets us tell psychosis apart from mood swings, trauma reactions, or medical problems and build a plan that fits exactly what’s happening.
Psychosis has many possible causes, and most episodes come from a mix of factors rather than one single trigger. Common contributors include:
Especially involving dopamine, often linked to genetics or extreme stress that pushes the brain past its usual limits.
Common with long shifts, grief, or overwhelming life events that wear down natural coping abilities.
Cannabis (especially high-potency strains), methamphetamine, hallucinogens, or sudden alcohol withdrawal can all spark psychotic symptoms.
Infections, autoimmune disorders, thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, or brain injuries that temporarily disrupt normal signaling.
Schizophrenia-spectrum illnesses, severe bipolar disorder, or major depression that includes psychotic features.
In Nevada, 24-hour work cycles, easy access to substances, and distance from support in rural areas can raise risk. Understanding your personal mix of causes helps us choose the fastest, safest path back to clear thinking.
Combines ongoing psychotic symptoms (hallucinations or delusions) with major mood episodes – either depression or mania. Treatment balances antipsychotic and mood-stabilizing medications with therapy.
Centers on one or more fixed false beliefs that feel completely real to the person, while other thinking stays relatively normal. Beliefs are often plausible on the surface (someone is spying, a partner is unfaithful). Therapy focuses on gentle reality-testing and coping skills.
Psychosis treatment at Treat Mental Health Nevada starts by calming the storm – usually with carefully chosen antipsychotic medication to quiet voices, ease paranoia, or organize thinking. Once things feel safer, we layer in therapy that fits the person: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT) helps test unusual beliefs and reduce distress from voices in a gentle, collaborative way. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to live a meaningful life even if some experiences linger.
Family sessions bring loved ones up to speed on what’s happening and how to help without adding pressure. For anyone needing round-the-clock support, Residential Treatment offers a calm, structured setting to practice new skills and adjust medication safely. Virtual Mental Health Treatment keeps the momentum going for clients in rural areas or those easing back into community life. Social-rhythm therapy, sleep hygiene, and basic wellness habits round out the plan, because steady routines are powerful medicine for the brain.
Most people notice major improvement within 1–6 weeks of starting the right medication, though full clarity can take 3–6 months. First-episode psychosis often has the best outcomes – up to 80% of people achieve good recovery with early, coordinated care over 1–2 years.
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) delivers daily structure for 8–12 weeks when symptoms are active, then steps down to weekly or monthly check-ins. Residential care, when needed, usually lasts 30–90 days. Long-term follow-up focuses on staying well – medication reviews, therapy tune-ups, and lifestyle habits – because most people do very well with ongoing light support rather than intensive treatment forever.
Reach out right away if you or someone close is hearing voices, seeing things others don’t, feeling convinced of dangers that don’t add up, or noticing thoughts becoming jumbled and hard to follow. Early help dramatically improves outcomes and shortens episodes.
Don’t wait for a crisis – even a few days of confusion or withdrawal is reason enough to call. Our team can evaluate the same day and start calming things down quickly.
Clinicians specially trained in first-episode psychosis and coordinated specialty care, proven to give the best long-term results
On-site psychiatrists work hand-in-hand with therapists so medication changes and counseling stay perfectly in sync
In-person care in Las Vegas and Reno plus secure virtual sessions that bring the same quality treatment to rural and remote areas
Education and coaching for loved ones so everyone understands the illness and knows exactly how to help
Treat Mental Health Nevada offers psychosis treatment throughout the state, with sites in Las Vegas and Reno, plus virtual services reaching places like Henderson or Elko. Serving counties including Clark and Washoe, our system provides local, specialized care without long commutes. Urban or rural, our evidence-based initiatives emphasize ease and impactful recovery. See our Virtual Tour page to take a look at our facility and everything it has to offer.
Starting psychosis treatment at Treat Mental Health Nevada begins with a confidential conversation and evaluation – often the same day you call. We’ll listen to what’s been happening, complete any needed medical checks, and build a clear plan that usually starts calming symptoms within hours to days. In-person or virtual options are both available from the very first visit.
Contact Treat Mental Health Nevada today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward emotional balance and well-being. Call (619) 359-6927 or visit our Contact Us page – clear, steady days are closer than you think.
Psychosis is the experience (hearing voices, unusual beliefs) while schizophrenia is one specific illness that can cause psychosis. Many conditions – bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, or even medical issues – can lead to psychosis without being schizophrenia. See our What We Treat page for more details about the different types of conditions we treat.
Yes – extreme stress, lack of sleep, certain medications, or medical conditions can trigger temporary psychosis that resolves once the cause is treated. Quick evaluation is still important. Contact our team via our Contact Us page to learn more.
Virtual Mental Health Treatment delivers daily check-ins, medication management, and therapy through secure video – especially helpful when leaving home feels overwhelming or travel is difficult. Visit our Virtual Mental Health Treatment page to learn more.
Most episodes respond best to a short course of antipsychotic medication to restore clear thinking, but some brief or substance-related episodes may resolve with therapy and lifestyle changes alone. Explore treatment options on our Therapy Options page.
Family education and involvement dramatically improve outcomes by reducing stress and helping everyone respond calmly and consistently. It turns home into part of the recovery team. Learn more on our Family Therapy page.
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