Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

The DBT Center offers a highly specialized intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adolescents still in middle or high school, ages 13-18, struggling with anxiety, depression, anger issues, and trauma. The program is based on evidenced-based therapies, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), depending on the best treatment for your teen.

When teens experience emotional pain, that pain can be expressed in multiple ways that interfere with their development, relationships, and healthy functioning.They may turn to destructive behaviors such as underachievement, self-harm, substance use, isolation, withdrawal or develop disorders such as depression and anxiety. 

 Our Adolescent  Intensive Outpatient Program is designed specifically for adolescents who need more support than weekly therapy but don’t require inpatient care. We recognize that every teen’s journey is unique, which is why we create fully customized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s specific needs, challenges, and goals.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all predetermined program, we build your teen’s treatment plan from a comprehensive menu of evidence-based components. After  assessment, our clinical team works collaboratively with you and your teen to design a program that addresses their particular struggles and needs. For example, does your teen lean toward having an under controlled temperament and need emotion regulation skills?  (DBT) Or maybe skills to address loneliness and difficulty expressing emotions (RO DBT)? 

 

“It’s not that I hated myself when I came there, but now I know who I am and I like that person. Everything my whole life has been so hard, and I could never handle things, but now I can manage things with the tools that I’ve learned and I know I can deal with pain when it happens. This program really changed my life.”

– TEEN IOP CLIENT

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Adolescent IOP program

Flexible Scheduling

We offer various scheduling options to accommodate your family’s needs. While after-school and evening time slots are available, these premium hours are in high demand and not always open. We strive to provide a schedule that encourages your teen to continue their activities that support mental health and development.

Program Components May Include

Your teen’s individualized plan may incorporate any combination of the following:

  • Individual Therapy Sessions: Weekly or multiple sessions per week with a  therapist for personalized support and coaching. Depending on the assessment, this would be either RO DBT OR DBT, or other indicated treatment.
  • Family Groups:  In these sessions, parents learn the same skills that the teens learn.
  • Individual Parent Sessions: The focus is on learning how to support your teen in learning healthy coping skills and building mental wellness.
        • Skills Groups: Participation in one or more skills training groups focusing on the core DBT or RO DBT module
        • Family Therapy: Sessions that involve parents and siblings to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen family relationships
        • Phone Coaching: Between-session support to help your teen apply skills in the real world
        • Supplement Skill and Homework  Review:  When helpful we can arrange brief skill review and homework review sessions  at no additional cost.

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        Traditional IOP programs often cost thousands of dollars per week for a standardized treatment package. Our individualized approach is different: you pay only for the services your teen actually needs. Rather than enrolling in a predetermined program that may include components that don’t address your teen’s specific challenges, we build a customized plan that makes the most effective use of your resources while delivering the highest quality care.

        For example, does your teen need emotion regulation skills?  (DBT) Or maybe skills to address loneliness and difficulty expressing emotions (RO DBT)? 

        We also recognize that the true cost of treatment extends beyond finances. Treatment requires time. Time in treatment takes away from your teen’s time for school, activities, and friends, as well as your family’s time. Every hour spent in therapy is an hour not spent at soccer practice, drama rehearsal, or family dinner. That’s why our individualized approach is so important: by tailoring the program to exactly what your teen needs, we minimize unnecessary sessions while maximizing therapeutic impact. We aim to get your teen the help they need as efficiently as possible, so they can return to the activities and relationships that matter most.

        Program costs vary based on the intensity and components of your teen’s treatment plan. Our foundational program, which includes one individual therapy session, one teen skills group, family group, and coaching support, starts at approximately $600 per week. More intensive programming is available for teens who need additional support.

        Our therapists are credentialed with a variety of insurance panels, and we’ll work to match your teen with a provider covered by your plan whenever possible. When in-network options aren’t available, we provide detailed receipts that you can submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. Our office manager will work with you to provide a complete breakdown of charges for your teen’s specific recommended program, making it easier to understand your costs and navigate the insurance process.

        Together, we’ll create a path forward that gives your teen the tools, support, and skills they need.

        Costs

        Traditional IOP programs often cost thousands of dollars per week for a one size fits all treatment package. Our individualized approach is different: you pay only for the services your teen actually needs. Rather than enrolling in a predetermined program that may include components that don’t address your teen’s specific challenges, we build a customized plan that makes the most effective use of your resources while delivering the highest quality care.

        We also recognize that the true cost of treatment extends beyond finances. Treatment requires time. Time in treatment takes away from your teen’s time for school, activities, and friends, as well as your family’s time. Every hour spent in therapy is an hour not spent at soccer practice, drama rehearsal, or family dinner or just being a teen and parent. That’s why our individualized approach is so important: by tailoring the program to exactly what your teen needs, we minimize unnecessary sessions while maximizing therapeutic impact. We aim to get your teen the help they need as efficiently as possible, so they can return to the activities and relationships that matter most.

        Program costs vary based on the intensity and components of your teen’s treatment plan. Our foundational program, which includes one individual therapy session, one teen skills group, family group, and coaching support, starts at approximately $600 per week. More intensive programming is available for teens who need additional support.

        Our therapists are credentialed with a variety of insurance panels, and we’ll work to match your teen with a provider covered by your plan whenever possible. When in-network options aren’t available, we provide detailed receipts that you can submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. Our office manager will work with you to provide a complete breakdown of charges for your teen’s specific recommended program, making it easier to understand your costs and navigate the insurance process.

        Together, we’ll create a path forward that gives your teen the tools, support, and skills they need.