Who IOP fits
- You're managing depression, anxiety, trauma, or co-occurring concerns that haven't moved enough in weekly outpatient
- You're stepping down from inpatient or partial hospitalization and need a real bridge, not just "go back to weekly"
- You're noticing that one hour a week is keeping you afloat but isn't actually changing the thing
- You're working with active suicidal thinking that is not at imminent-risk level but warrants more support than weekly
- You can keep your work, school, and home life while attending — IOP is intentionally compatible with the rest of your life
What IOP looks like here
Our IOP is typically 9–12 hours per week, structured across three sessions a day for three days a week (or other configurations as appropriate). It blends individual therapy, group therapy, and skills-based programming. We coordinate with prescribers, primary care, and (when relevant) school or work.
Programming includes:
- Daily process groups — affirming, well-facilitated, the actual core of the work for many participants
- Skills groups — DBT, CBT, ACT skills depending on cohort
- Individual therapy 1–2x weekly with your assigned IOP clinician
- Family or couples sessions when relevant
- Coordination with outside prescribers and primary care
Insurance and IOP
Most insurance plans cover IOP when medically necessary. We handle the authorization process. Out-of-pocket and sliding-scale options are available. Call (626) 354-6440 for a fit conversation; not everyone who reaches out is a fit for IOP, and we'll be honest about that.
If you're in crisis right now
IOP is not an emergency service. If you or someone you know is in imminent danger, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. We can absolutely talk about IOP after the immediate situation is stabilized.
You don't have to figure this out alone
If this sounds like the kind of work you'd want to do, reach out — we'll start with a no-pressure first session.