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Virtual IOP & OP · San Diego teens

Healing for San Diego teens, right where they feel safe.

Evidence-based virtual mental health treatment for teens — structured IOP and outpatient therapy delivered from home, across San Diego and all of California.

Joint Commission Accredited·In-network with major insurance·CBT & DBT
★ Joint Commission AccreditedIn-network with major insuranceCBT · DBT · Family therapyAvailable across CaliforniaFree, confidential consultations
How the program works

Two levels of care, one steady hand.

Every teen starts with a free consultation. From there we match them to the right level of virtual care — and adjust as they grow. No commute, no waiting room, no missed school.

More structure

Virtual IOP

Intensive Outpatient Program

For teens who need more support than weekly therapy — without stepping away from home or school.

  • 9–12 hours per week, 3 days weekly
  • Group, individual & family therapy
  • CBT & DBT skills, psychiatry as needed
  • Typically 8–12 weeks
Flexible support

Virtual OP

Outpatient Program

Ongoing therapy and a gentle step-down for teens building on the progress they've made.

  • 1–3 sessions per week
  • Individual & family therapy
  • Flexible scheduling around school
  • Ongoing, at your teen's pace
Who it's for · what we treat

Teen mental health treatment for what teens carry.

We support teens aged 12–17 navigating real, hard things. If you're unsure whether we're the right fit, a free consultation will help you find clarity.

Anxiety & panic

Worry, panic, and avoidance that's taking over the day.

Depression & low mood

Persistent sadness, numbness, or loss of interest.

Trauma & PTSD

Processing painful experiences in a safe, steady space.

School refusal

When getting to (or staying in) school feels impossible.

Social struggles

Friendships, isolation, and finding a sense of belonging.

Emotional regulation

Big feelings and impulses that are hard to ride out.

Self-esteem & identity

Building a steadier, kinder relationship with themselves.

Stress & burnout

Perfectionism and pressure that have worn them thin.

Which kind of care?

Weekly therapy, or a structured program?

Weekly therapy is wonderful for many teens. But when a teen needs more than a single hour a week, a structured outpatient program usually delivers more support — and, billed through insurance, less total out-of-pocket — than stacking up private-pay sessions.

Time with your care team

Traditional: ~50 minutes per week

Program ✓ 6–12+ hours per week

Group & peer support

Traditional: Rarely included

Program ✓ Built in, every week

Family therapy

Traditional: Add-on, if offered

Program ✓ Included

Support between sessions

Traditional: Limited

Program ✓ Coordinated care team

Insurance

Traditional: Often partial or out-of-network

Program ✓ In-network, benefits verified free

Typical out-of-pocket

Traditional: $150–250 per session — week after week

Program ✓ One program, largely insurance-covered

Momentum

Traditional: Gradual

Program ✓ Structured, faster progress

More care, less out-of-pocket — for most families.

Because our programs are billed in-network, families often pay less overall than they would for months of private-pay weekly sessions. We'll show you the real numbers during your free benefits check.

Check what your plan covers

Costs shown are general illustrations and vary by plan, provider, and region.

Insurance & admissions

Getting started is simpler than you'd expect.

We're in-network with most major California plans. Before you commit to anything, we'll verify your benefits and walk you through exactly what care will cost — no surprises, no jargon.

In-network with

AetnaCignaOptumBlue Shield of CAMagellan+ more

Don't see your plan? We also offer out-of-network support and superbills. Just ask during your consultation — we'll make it clear.

Meet the clinicians

Licensed humans your teen will actually like.

Every clinician is California-licensed and specially trained in adolescent care. Warm, real, and very good at earning a teenager's trust.

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Dr. Maya Ellis

PsyD · Clinical Director

Anxiety & trauma in adolescents

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Marcus Reyes

LMFT · Family Therapy

Helping whole families heal together

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Dr. Priya Nair

MD · Adolescent Psychiatry

Thoughtful, conservative medication care

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Jordan Brooks

LCSW · DBT Skills

Group facilitation & coping skills

Parent & teen stories

Words from families who found their footing.

For the first time in a year, our daughter looked forward to something. The virtual groups gave her a place to belong.

— Parent of a 16-year-old · San Diego

I didn't have to miss work or pull her out of school. Care just fit into our lives — and she finally started talking again.

— Parent of a 15-year-old · North County

My therapist actually got me. I learned how to handle the spirals instead of drowning in them.

— Program graduate · age 17

Stories shared with permission; names withheld to protect privacy.

Questions, answered

Everything parents ask first.

Yes. Research consistently shows that virtual IOP and outpatient care for teens achieves outcomes comparable to in-person treatment — often with better attendance and far less disruption to school and family life.

We're in-network with most major California plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Blue Shield of California and more. We'll verify your benefits for free before you commit to anything.

Our clinical team helps you decide during your free consultation, based on your teen's symptoms, safety, and how much structure they need right now. We adjust the level of care as they progress.

In IOP, teens join three days a week of group, individual, and family sessions — about 9–12 hours total. OP is lighter: one to three flexible sessions per week scheduled around school.

Yes. While we're rooted in San Diego, our virtual programs are available to teens and families anywhere in California.

Most families complete a consultation and begin within a few days. There are no long waitlists — when you're ready, we're ready.

Getting started

  1. Free consultation

    A confidential call to understand your teen and answer every question — no pressure.

  2. Personalized plan

    We match the right level of care and verify your insurance benefits for you.

  3. Start virtually

    Begin within days — secure video sessions from the comfort of home.

Get started

Let's find your teen's brighter day.

Reach out for a free, confidential consultation. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you understand the next right step — whether or not it's us.

Serving teens across California

Confidential & HIPAA-aware. We'll never share your information.