Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Simply Teens Outpatient
At Simply Teens Outpatient, we are setting the standard for IOP care. Our IOP is designed to provide comprehensive care for adolescents facing mental health issues and offers a structured and supportive environment where teens can receive intensive therapy while continuing to live at home and attend school.
Program Features:
- Group Therapy: Facilitated group sessions that encourage peer support and shared experiences. All groups are ran by a licensed clinician.
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with licensed therapists to address personal issues and develop coping strategies.
- Family Therapy: Sessions that involve family members to improve communication and support systems. **Parents involvement is required.
- Educational Support: Coordination with schools to ensure academic progress is maintained.
- Holistic Approaches: Incorporation of mindfulness, art therapy, and physical activities to promote overall well-being.
- Polyvagal Support: Resetting and regulating the nervous system and other sensory regulation techniques.
IOP Schedule:
- In-person IOP runs MWT 3:30-6:15/6:30 *Virtual sessions when experiencing inclement weather
- Individual and family sessions — to be scheduled on the off days from IOP group. This allows us to bill your insurance.
- Parent participation is required. Teens don’t struggle alone. Support for the whole family system are needed to make change.
- Check ins – Clients sometimes experience bad days. On group days, clients have the ability to check-in with their clinician.
- Our groups never exceed 6 clients at a time. We understand the importance and impact of connection while on the healing journey.
Program Inclusion Criteria:
- Teens ages 13-17
- Active Psychiatric Diagnosis (i.e. ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Autism Level 1)
- Struggling with suicidal ideation and homicidal thoughts: Without active planning or intent
- Stepping down from a higher level of care: Adolescent is leaving a partial hospitalization program, residential program, or hospital stay.
- Outpatient Therapy isn’t working anymore. Symptoms continue to increase in intensity and severity even when seeing a therapist 1x a week.
- Issues Addressed: Some of the common themes we work with (but not limited to): school refusal, suicidal ideation, self-harm, poor peer relationships, social anxiety.
IOP Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate school and family life.
- Intensive support without the need for residential treatment.
- Access to a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals.
- Development of essential life skills and coping mechanisms.
Our IOP aims to empower teens with the tools they need to navigate their challenges and achieve lasting recovery. Contact us today to learn more about our program and how we can help your teen thrive.
