Teen-specific goals
Individual therapy
One-on-one sessions target your teen's primary symptoms with CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Safety planning when needed
- School and social goals
- Progress tracked across the team
Virtual IOP & OP · Ages 12–17 · CaliforniaIn-network insurance accepted
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School Refusal · Ages 12–17
School Refusal Treatment — virtual care across California
Structured virtual school refusal treatment for California adolescents through IOP and outpatient programs — with family involvement, school coordination, and insurance support.
- Joint Commission accredited
- In-network insurance
- CBT & DBT
- California telehealth
Family check-in
Sound familiar?
Tap what you've noticed at home or school — not a diagnosis, just a starting point for conversation.
12–17
ages served
Virtual
care across CA
CBT · DBT
evidence-based
Free
consultation
If your teen is in immediate danger
Virtual outpatient and IOP care is not a substitute for emergency services. Call 911 for medical emergencies or 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — then contact us when your teen is safe for non-emergency clinical support.
About school refusal
When school refusal affects daily life, structured support helps
When school refusal treatment interferes with school, relationships, or safety, teens often need more than occasional therapy. Our virtual IOP and outpatient programs provide structured support — CBT, DBT skills, group therapy, and family involvement — across California without leaving home. Every family begins with a free, confidential consultation — we verify benefits and recommend the safest level of care.
What families notice
Signs your teen may need support for school refusal
Every teen is different. These patterns often prompt families to seek a clinical assessment.
Daily functioning changes
Sleep, appetite, energy, or motivation shifts that persist beyond typical stress.
School impact
Declining grades, missed assignments, attendance problems, or school avoidance.
Social withdrawal
Pulling away from friends, activities, or family connection.
Safety concerns
Hopelessness, self-harm thoughts, or behaviors that need more frequent clinical contact.
How we treat
Evidence-based school refusal care for adolescents
School Refusal treatment at our practice is delivered through coordinated virtual IOP or outpatient programs — not disconnected weekly sessions.
Skills and peer support
Group therapy
Moderated groups help teens practice coping skills, reduce isolation, and learn from peers facing similar challenges.
- DBT skills groups
- Process-oriented groups
- Age-matched cohorts
Parents part of the plan
Family therapy
Family sessions improve communication, help caregivers respond supportively, and reinforce skills at home.
- Parent coaching
- Conflict de-escalation
- Discharge planning
When medication helps
Psychiatry coordination
Thoughtful medication evaluation and coordination with existing prescribers when clinically appropriate.
- Conservative prescribing philosophy
- School coordination
- Step-down planning
Levels of care
Programs that include this treatment
School Refusal care is delivered within our virtual IOP and outpatient programs — choose the intensity that matches clinical need.
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9–12 hrs / week
IOP for teens
9–12 clinical hours weekly when symptoms need structured intensive support.
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9–12 hrs / week
Virtual IOP
Same IOP intensity through secure telehealth across California.
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1–3 sessions / week
Outpatient program
1–3 sessions weekly for ongoing support or step-down after IOP.
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Flexible scheduling
Teen therapy
Our main virtual therapy hub for adolescents ages 12–17.
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Who virtual school refusal care helps
California teens ages 12–17 who are stable enough for virtual care and need structured school refusal treatment support.
Often a good fit
- Teens ages 12–17 with school refusal treatment affecting school, relationships, or daily life
- Families wanting virtual care with family involvement
- Teens who can engage in secure video sessions with home support
- Adolescents who may need IOP or outpatient — not only crisis inpatient care
Not the right level
- Immediate safety emergencies — call 911 or 988
- Teens requiring 24/7 monitoring — we refer to higher levels of care
- Children under 12 — our programs serve adolescents 12–17
- Teens unable to engage in virtual sessions even with family support
Not sure about intensity?
Our clinicians recommend outpatient or IOP based on safety and functioning — book a free consultation to compare options.
Related conditions
Other concerns we treat
- 01Teen anxiety
Panic, worry, school avoidance, and social anxiety.
- 02Teen depression
Persistent low mood, withdrawal, and loss of interest.
- 03Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-informed virtual care for painful experiences.
- 04Emotional dysregulation
DBT-informed skills for intense emotions.
How to get started
From first call to first session
Most families move from first call to first session within days — not weeks of waiting.
Step 01
Free consultation
A confidential call to understand your teen and answer every question — no pressure.
Step 02
Clinical assessment
A licensed clinician evaluates safety, functioning, and the right level of care — including insurance authorization support.
Step 03
Personalized care plan
We match the right level of care and verify your insurance benefits for you.
Step 04
Begin treatment
Begin within days — secure video sessions from the comfort of home.
Common questions
FAQs
What families ask most before booking — every answer is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
Our programs use secure video for individual, group, and family sessions with the same clinical team. Many families prefer virtual care for attendance and privacy.
We are in-network with many major plans and verify benefits before enrollment. Our admissions team explains estimated out-of-pocket costs in plain language.
Book a free consultation. We'll assess safety, recommend outpatient or IOP, and verify insurance.
Yes. Most teens remain enrolled in school. Sessions are scheduled around typical school hours.
Explore school refusal options for your teen
Book a free consultation to discuss virtual IOP and outpatient pathways.