Our Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for clients whose needs haven’t been fully addressed by traditional weekly therapy. These clients often experience withdrawal from important relationships and activities like family, friends, and school, and may rely heavily on technology (such as social media or gaming) as a coping mechanism.
Our personalized Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) occurs Monday through Friday, over a 6-12 week time frame, depending on severity of symptoms. Each day consists of four hours of targeted individual and group therapy.
Our IOP Program Includes:
- Individual and Group Therapy Sessions: We focus on exposure response prevention (ERP) as part of the cognitive behavioral treatment plan. Dialectical behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy may be incorporated based on your needs.
- Parent Support, Education, and Family Therapy: Parents and their children learn new skills together, improving family dynamics and breaking the cycle of accommodation and avoidance.
- Supportive Advanced Treatments: We use innovative technologies including virtual reality, bio feedback, and EMDR.
- Education to Understand Thought Patterns and the physiology associated with anxiety.
- Recovery Tracking: We provide a quantitative measure of progress over time.
- Wellness Program: To strengthen the mind-body connection, restore physical wellness, build group cohesion, social confidence and manage technology consumption. Daily wellness activities may include mindfulness, music therapy, art therapy, restorative yoga, and fitness training.
- Integrated Psychiatric Services: Collaborative care with your existing psychiatrist or our staff psychiatrist.
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Intensive Outpatient Program
FAQ
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a type of treatment that provides important support for teens struggling with anxiety or other mental health issues. Unlike regular therapy, an IOP offers more frequent and focused sessions, usually several times a week. This helps teens get the care they need while still living at home and attending school. An IOP gives them a chance to learn coping skills, build confidence, and work through their challenges in a safe environment.
After completing an intensive outpatient program (IOP), many teens see significant improvements in their ability to manage anxiety. They often feel more confident and equipped with tools to handle stress and other challenges. Parents usually notice positive changes at home and in their teen’s daily life. The goal of an IOP is to help teens regain control over their lives and continue their path to better mental health.
Anxiety Institute’s unique IOP offers techniques, such as virtual reality, many types of therapy based on what one needs, as well as art, yoga and other experiences to keep anxiety under control after the program ends.
The duration of our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) varies based on each individual’s needs, typically lasting 6–12 weeks. Clients attend multiple sessions each week, allowing for intensive work on symptom management and coping strategies.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) focuses on evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure response prevention (ERP) along with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness practices, and family support to address anxiety and OCD. Individual, group, and family sessions are included to provide comprehensive care.
We use quantitative recovery tracking to monitor each client’s improvement over time. This data-driven approach allows us to adjust treatment strategies and ensure long-term success.
Unlike traditional IOP outpatient programs, Anxiety Institute provides a highly specialized, evidence-based approach tailored specifically for anxiety and OCD. Our comprehensive treatment model includes cutting-edge therapies like virtual reality and biofeedback, family-focused interventions, and a holistic wellness program to address both emotional and physical well-being.
Yes. Each client is assigned a dedicated anxiety specialist who provides one-on-one therapy as part of their treatment plan. This individualized support is complemented by group therapy and family work to ensure well-rounded care.
Absolutely. Our intensive outpatient program for anxiety is designed to be flexible, incorporating CBT, ERP, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and additional treatments based on each client’s unique challenges and goals.
Yes. Clients can choose to work with their existing psychiatrist or receive care from our integrated psychiatric team, ensuring a seamless and coordinated treatment experience.
To learn more about our intensive outpatient program (IOP) for anxiety or to schedule a consultation, contact us today. Our team will guide you through the intake process and determine the best treatment path for you or your child.
