If your teen is struggling with their mental health, our Adolescent IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) offers the care they need while still living at home. Based in Laguna Hills, California, we help teens from across the state with online support designed just for them. Our program supports adolescents facing issues like anxiety disorder, mood disorder, personality disorder, or bipolar disorder, and may include services such as dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, or coping and stress management skills.
Our Adolescent IOP gives teenagers a safe, supportive place to heal. It is more than traditional once-a-week individual therapy. Teens meet with our expert clinician care team several times per week to get the support they need—without having to leave school or home. Each patient may work on emotional dysregulation, peer support, social skills, distress tolerance, anger management, and life skills through structured activities and mental health treatment plans. This program may also support those at risk of substance abuse, eating problems, panic disorder, or suicidal ideation.
An Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured level of care designed for teens who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require full inpatient treatment. Our Adolescent IOP for Teens in Orange County provides effective, evidence-based care while allowing adolescents to stay at home, attend school, and participate in daily activities.
This program supports teens dealing with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, trauma, and substance use concerns. Treatment often includes dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, coping skills training, and psychiatric support.
Teens in our program typically attend 3–4 hours of therapy, 3–5 days per week. This schedule provides intensive care while allowing them to maintain their regular routines. By building coping strategies, social skills, and emotional awareness, our Adolescent IOP for Teens helps reduce stress, manage mood swings, and address issues such as substance abuse, eating disorders, and panic symptoms.
Led by licensed clinicians and supported by a multidisciplinary team, our IOP offers a safe, supportive, and skill-based environment where teens can heal and grow while staying connected to family and school life.
Adolescent Mental Health provides a structured Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for teens in Orange County, California. Our program supports adolescents and their families across Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and nearby communities. Teens receive professional care while staying connected to their daily lives at home and school.
At Adolescent Mental Health, our Adolescent IOP in Orange County provides personalized care designed to help teens build emotional balance and healthy coping skills. Our licensed clinicians specialize in treating adolescent anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional dysregulation using evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT. We work closely with families to create a supportive structure for lasting recovery.
While traditional outpatient therapy usually involves one weekly session, our Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program offers a higher level of support with multiple therapy sessions each week. This structure helps teens develop coping strategies faster, manage school-related stress, and stay accountable in their mental health journey.
Our IOP is made for teens who are struggling with:
If your teen has a mental health disorder that affects their daily life, an IOP may be the best next step in their mental health journey.
We create an individualized program for each teen. After an intake assessment by phone, our team of behavioral health care professionals builds a customized mental health treatment plan for your child. Each patient receives support designed to improve coping, reduce distress, and address mood or anxiety disorders.
Your teen will get:
Individual therapy sessions each week led by licensed clinicians
Group therapy with other adolescents (small group sizes focused on peer support and emotional regulation)
Family therapy sessions and active family involvement for improved attachment and communication
Support from board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists trained in psychology, dual diagnosis, and behavior care
Access to our multidisciplinary treatment team, including providers trained in dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and stress management
We also provide medication management services when needed, using safe and monitored approaches for bipolar disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, or emotional dysregulation.
Teens usually attend our IOP for 8 to 10 weeks, depending on their needs and progress. Each program focuses on building life skills, addressing underlying root causes, and helping youth succeed at home, in school, and in their relationships.
Parents receive regular updates from our clinical team and have the opportunity to participate in family therapy sessions. This ensures consistent communication, helping families understand their teen’s progress and learn strategies to support them at home.
Helps teens recognize and change negative thoughts and behaviors.
Supports teens with intense emotions, teaching them skills like mindfulness and emotional regulation.
Great for teens with ADHD, anger management issues, or behavioral challenges.
Includes art therapy, drama therapy, and creative expression to help teens explore their feelings.
We involve the entire family in the healing process, offering family sessions and guardian coaching for continued support.
Our program is 100% online, so your teen can:
Get mental health treatment without leaving home
Keep attending school during regular hours, while receiving health care support
Be in a structured environment with expert clinician guidance
Build communication, social skills, and healthy coping skills like stress management and emotion regulation
Stay connected to family and friends with flexible outpatient program scheduling
We understand that every adolescent is different. That’s why our Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program includes evidence-based therapy, life skills development, and support for issues such as mood disorders, anxiety, or substance abuse, all aimed at long-term success and emotional growth.
An IOP may be the right level of mental health treatment if:
Your teen needs more than weekly therapy to manage anxiety, mood disorder, or emotional dysregulation
They’re stepping down from inpatient or partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and need continued outpatient program support
They’ve had a psychiatric evaluation showing symptoms of bipolar disorder, personality disorder, or dual diagnosis conditions
There’s a rise in behaviors affecting school, home, or peer relationships, including aggression, social struggles, or stress
It’s also helpful for teens transitioning from higher levels of care who are ready for step-down services, including those with histories of substance abuse, panic disorder, or care through the emergency department or primary care referrals.
We offer a daily schedule that includes:
Our online format fits into your teen’s daily and extracurricular activities, allowing a better quality of life.
Adolescent Mental Health works with most major insurance providers, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Anthem. Our admissions team will confirm your benefits, explain coverage, and walk you through the enrollment process. We also offer self-pay options if insurance is not available.
If your teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, or other mental health symptoms, they don’t have to face it alone. Our Adolescent IOP provides the right care at the right time—all from the comfort of home.
Reach out now to speak with our clinical staff, ask additional questions, or start the admissions process. Let’s begin the healing journey together.
Yes, our team offers medication management if needed, with board-certified psychiatrists overseeing the process.
Call our admissions team to schedule an assessment by phone call. From there, we’ll walk you through every step.
An Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) includes a combination of individual therapy, group therapy, and family sessions. Teens meet several times a week with licensed mental health professionals who specialize in adolescent care. The program may also include skills training in emotional regulation, communication, and coping strategies. Some IOPs offer art therapy, mindfulness sessions, or medication management as part of treatment.
Most Adolescent IOP programs last between 8 and 12 weeks, depending on the teen’s needs and progress. Some teens may complete the program sooner, while others continue for additional support. The goal is to provide enough time for lasting improvement in mood, behavior, and emotional stability while maintaining school and family routines.
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides a higher level of care than an IOP. Teens in a PHP usually attend treatment most of the day, several days per week, and return home in the evenings. An IOP is less intensive, with sessions typically lasting 3–4 hours a day, 3–5 days a week. IOPs are ideal for teens who need consistent support but do not require full-day treatment.
Compassionate support, expert guidance, and tailored programs for adolescent mental health.
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