Intensive Outpatient
Program (IOP)
Structured support for OCD, anxiety, and related conditions for all ages.
Getting Started
What is an IOP?
Typical outpatient therapy meets once a week for 45–60 minutes. For some individuals, this isn't quite enough to jumpstart progress. Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) provides additional time, structure, and support to help you or your loved one make meaningful change.
We utilize evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, and related conditions, such as ERP and ACT, to help support you through your journey.
Where are we located?
In-Person
Cambridge & Hanover
Hybrid (in-person & virtual)
Cambridge, Melrose, Medfield, Norwell, Hanover
Virtual
New York
Our Approach
What is ERP and ACT?
ERP
A specialized form of CBT and the gold-standard treatment for OCD. It involves gradually facing fears and resisting compulsions or rituals in response to them.
ACT
A type of CBT that helps people change their relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than trying to eliminate them.
Do you accept insurance?
Although we are out-of-network, accessibility is important to us. We will submit pre-authorization to your insurance company and generate superbills to help you get reimbursed.
Program Structure
What's included in the IOP?
Diagnostic Assessment
- Comprehensive evaluation of OCD, anxiety, and related symptoms
- Diagnostic clarification with personalized treatment recommendations
- Review of clinical history, functioning, and treatment goals
Behavioral Therapy
- Review ERP practice and troubleshoot challenges
- Learn about OCD/anxiety and core treatment concepts
- Build mindfulness and cognitive defusion skills
- Identify values and plan value-based exposures
- Practice skills in session and assign between-session work
Behavioral Coaching
- Review ERP homework with the coach
- Complete and practice agreed upon ERP with coaching support
- Engage in valued-action linked to ERP work
Optional Group Support
- Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Program
- Adult OCD Support Group
A Sample Week
What would a week of IOP look like?
*Please note this is a mock schedule and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
What happens when IOP ends?
Support doesn't end with the IOP. We offer step-down care and personalized continued-care plans to help you maintain progress with ongoing support from our team.
Learn more about our IOP
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