Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Overview: At Santa Clarita Behavioral Health, our IOP delivers structured mental health treatment without an overnight stay. Perfect for clients who no longer need PHP-level intensity but still require consistent support, accountability, and community.

Structure:

  • 3 hours a day, 3-5 days a week
  • Flexible schedules: morning, afternoons, evenings, in-person or virtually
  • Combination of individual therapy, group therapy, and case management
  • Whole-person approach: Psychoeducational and mind-body focused
  • Psychiatric care and medication management, as needed

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Art Therapy
  • Breathwork, Sound Bath, Yoga
  • Acupuncture
  • Physical Fitness

Goals: Reinforce coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, continue symptom reduction, and prepare clients to confidently transition back to daily life.

Published: June 10, 2025

Updated: October 1, 2025