Customized Care for Lasting Recovery
Positive Sobriety Institute offers a tailored, multi-faceted approach to outpatient treatment. Each program is designed to provide the appropriate level of clinical intensity while accommodating the unique demands of a professional's life. Treatment plans are highly individualized, ensuring a path to recovery that is both effective and sustainable.
Program Length: Varies (Avg. 6-9 Weeks total)
PHP is PSI's most intensive level of care, offering a full day of clinical programming, including individual and group therapy. It provides a structured, immersive environment ideal for building a strong foundation in early recovery. Clients can opt for coordinated housing to create a residential-like experience.
Schedule: Flexible day or evening sessions
IOP provides robust clinical support with greater flexibility, making it ideal for clients who are transitioning from PHP or need to maintain work and family responsibilities. The program focuses on relapse prevention, coping skills, and integrating recovery into daily life. A fully virtual IOP option is also available.
These dedicated programs provide highly specialized, confidential care tailored to the unique stressors, ethical considerations, and professional board requirements faced by licensed professionals. Treatment addresses burnout, performance pressure, and re-entry planning in a peer-supported environment.
Environment & Housing
Positive Sobriety Institute's clinical services are delivered in a professional, discreet, and comfortable office setting in downtown Chicago, appropriate for its executive clientele. The environment is designed to be a safe space for healing and growth. While it is an outpatient center, PSI offers an innovative approach to housing.
The center is located in a professional building, providing a confidential and accessible environment for clients. Occupancy is typically between 16-30 clients, ensuring personalized attention.
Optional Apartment Housing
For clients needing lodging, PSI can arrange for stays in high-end, apartment-style housing. This creates a supportive, residential-like experience, combining intensive day treatment with a structured living environment.
Policies & Requirements
Clients requiring detox will be referred to a trusted local partner before admission, ensuring they are medically stable to begin treatment.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a core component of the program and is integrated into treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the clinical offices but are allowed outdoors in designated areas, respecting building policies.
Recognizing the needs of professionals, clients are allowed to bring and use cell phones and laptops. Wi-Fi is available.
Full engagement in all scheduled individual therapy, group sessions, and workshops is required to maximize treatment benefits.
To maintain a safe and recovery-focused environment, random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted regularly.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
PSI stands out for its specialization in treating professionals, its direct academic affiliation with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and its expert team led by on-site psychiatrists. They provide recovery in a discreet setting among adult peers with similar life experiences.
They offer a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for intensive day treatment and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), which is available in both daytime and evening formats to accommodate professional schedules.
Yes, they specialize in dual diagnosis. Treatment integrates evidence-based therapies, medication management, and peer support to address co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions (like depression, anxiety, trauma) simultaneously.
They use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), experiential therapies, somatic therapy, yoga, and art therapy.
The program is customized to each client's needs. It incorporates and provides an introduction to the 12-Step program, but it is not a mandatory or exclusive component. If a client finds the 12-Step model beneficial, it will be integrated into their plan.
No, the program is not faith-based. It is a clinical, evidence-based program rooted in medicine and neuroscience.
Positive Sobriety Institute was founded in 2014.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
The estimated self-pay cost ranges from $18,000 to $60,000. The final cost depends on the level of care (PHP/IOP), length of stay, specific clinical services needed, and whether you opt for housing. An IOP program without housing may be around $20k/month, while a PHP program with high-end housing and intensive services could be $50-60k/month.
Yes, they are in-network with Aetna and Cigna. They can also bill most other PPO insurance plans as an out-of-network provider. They do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
No, detox services are not offered on-site. The admissions team will coordinate a referral to a trusted partner facility for clients who require medical detox before starting treatment.
Yes, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a key part of their clinical offerings and is integrated into treatment plans where appropriate.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
The typical program duration is 6 to 9 weeks, though the exact length is based on individual clinical needs and progress.
This is an outpatient center, so clients do not live at the facility. However, for those needing accommodation, PSI can arrange for high-end, apartment-style housing. The specifics of these arrangements (e.g., private vs. shared rooms) would be determined during the admission process.
No, as an outpatient facility, it is an open environment. Clients attend programming during the day and return to their homes or arranged housing in the evenings.
Yes to both. Recognizing the needs of their professional clients, cell phones and laptops are permitted, and Wi-Fi is available. Smoking and vaping are allowed in designated areas outside the building.
Since this is an outpatient program, you will not need to pack for an overnight stay unless you are using their optional housing. Please confirm with the admissions team about what to bring for daily sessions or for your housing arrangement. Are you the owner? Claim this listing to provide a packing list.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and addiction specialists. The presence of on-site psychiatrists is a key feature of their program.
You will be in treatment with other co-ed adults, many of whom are high-functioning professionals such as physicians, attorneys, and executives. This creates a unique environment of peer support among individuals with shared experiences. The total occupancy is typically between 16-30 clients.
Family involvement is a critical component of treatment. PSI offers a comprehensive family program that includes educational workshops, family therapy sessions, and dedicated support groups to help heal relationships and build a strong support system for recovery.
Yes, PSI provides a robust continuing care program. This includes relapse prevention planning, professional re-entry support, aftercare group therapy, and alumni events to ensure long-term support after treatment completion.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
Positive Sobriety Institute is in-network with Aetna and Cigna and can bill most other PPO plans as an out-of-network provider. They do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. Contact their admissions team for a free, confidential benefits check.
Self-Pay Estimates
The estimated self-pay cost is $18,000 - $60,000. The final cost depends on the level of care, length of stay, services required, and optional housing.
- IOP (No Housing):Approx. $20,000 / month
- PHP (with Housing):$50,000 - $60,000 / month
Accepted Insurance May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
Aetna (In-Network)
Cigna (In-Network)
BlueCross BlueShield (OON)
United Healthcare (OON)
Most PPO Plans
