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Evidence-based therapy tailored to your teen's goals — anxiety, mood, trauma, school stress, or identity concerns.
Virtual IOP & OP · Ages 12–17 · CaliforniaIn-network insurance accepted
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Outpatient program · Ages 12–17
Outpatient care for teens who need steady, flexible support
Virtual outpatient for California adolescents — 1–3 sessions per week of individual, family, and optional group therapy. Ideal for step-down from IOP or teens who need more than occasional counseling.
- Joint Commission accredited
- In-network insurance
- CBT & DBT
- California telehealth
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★ Joint Commission AccreditedIn-network with major insuranceCBT · DBT · Family therapyAvailable across CaliforniaFree, confidential consultations
What is teen outpatient?
Lower-intensity virtual care — or the right step-down after IOP
Outpatient (OP) is our flexible level of care: one to three telehealth sessions weekly while your teen stays in school and at home. Many families start here when symptoms are manageable with weekly support. Others step down from IOP when clinical goals are met and a lighter schedule makes sense. OP includes individual therapy, family sessions when indicated, and optional group support — all coordinated by the same adolescent-specialist team.
- ✓Licensed clinicians specializing in adolescents
- ✓CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed group therapy
- ✓Family therapy and parent coaching built in
- ✓Psychiatry available when clinically indicated
- ✓Insurance verification before enrollment
- ✓Free, confidential consultation to assess fit
We clarify OP vs IOP during your free consultation so you understand which intensity matches your teen's safety and functioning today.
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Where outpatient fits
Less intensity than IOP — more support than a single weekly session
Outpatient is right when your teen needs consistent therapeutic contact but not nine or more clinical hours per week. It's also the natural step-down after IOP when symptoms have stabilized. If symptoms accelerate or safety becomes a concern, we can increase intensity or recommend IOP — you won't have to start over with a new provider.
Level of care
Outpatient therapy
1–3 sessions weekly for teens who need ongoing support without intensive structure.
Level of care
IOP
9–12 clinical hours weekly — our most common starting point when symptoms are escalating.
Level of care
Virtual IOP
Same clinical intensity, purpose-built telehealth workflow for families across California.
Level of care
Residential / inpatient
When 24/7 monitoring is required, we refer to trusted partners and plan step-down care.
What's included
Coordinated outpatient care — not disconnected appointments
Outpatient sessions are part of a unified program with shared clinical notes, family involvement, and clear step-up or step-down planning.
Individual therapyFamily therapyOptional group supportCare coordination
Parents included when it helps
Family therapy
Family sessions improve communication, reduce conflict, and help caregivers reinforce skills between appointments.
Skills and peer connection
Optional group support
Some OP teens benefit from moderated groups for DBT skills or peer support — added when clinically appropriate, not required.
One team, clear plan
Care coordination
Psychiatry referrals, school letters, and insurance authorization handled by our adolescent-focused admissions and clinical team.
Typical schedule
Built around school — one to three sessions weekly
Outpatient schedules are personalized at intake. Most teens attend one to three telehealth sessions per week, often after school or in early evening.
Weekly sessions
1–3 per week
Individual, family, and optional group based on the treatment plan
Session length
50–60 minutes
Standard therapeutic hour; shorter med check-ins when applicable
Session types
Individual · family · optional group
Mix adjusts as your teen progresses
Typical duration
Ongoing
Many families stay months; length depends on goals and insurance
Delivery
Secure HIPAA video
From home — no commute
Parent involvement
Family sessions as indicated
Plus parent coaching when clinically helpful
School coordination
Available
Attendance plans and school communication when needed
Step-up path
IOP available
Same team if more intensity is clinically needed
OP is lighter than IOP — if your teen needs 9+ clinical hours weekly, we'll discuss IOP honestly.
Schedules flex around exams, sports, and family travel whenever clinically safe.
Sample week
What outpatient can look like in a typical week
Most OP teens stay in school full-time with one to three after-school or evening sessions. This is a representative week — your teen's plan is built at intake.
Sessions
2× / week typical
Per session
~50–60 min
School
Full-time
Weekly rhythm
MMon
TTue
WWed
TThu
FFri
SSat
SSun
Individual session
Tuesday
4:30 PM
Individual therapy
Goals review · CBT/DBT skills · safety check-in
1:1 · 60 min
Family or skills focus
Thursday
5:00 PM
Family therapy or skills session
Communication · home practice · parent coaching
Family · 60 min
School · practice · rest
Other days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Full school day and normal activities without clinical blocks
SchoolBetween sessions
Optional skill homework; care team for urgent clinical needs
SupportWeekend
Rest and family time; optional practice of skills from the week
Rest
Personalized at intake
Lighter than IOP — still structured
Outpatient keeps therapeutic momentum without three clinical days per week. If symptoms worsen, we can step up to IOP with the same clinicians.
What families ask
- Many families start with two sessions weekly and adjust up or down.
- The same clinician follows your teen for continuity — not a rotating schedule.
- Step-down from IOP often means fewer groups and more individual focus.
A third weekly session — often group or an extra individual — is added when clinically indicated.
Why outpatient works
Steady progress without overwhelming the week
Sustainable pace
One to three sessions weekly fits school and family life while maintaining therapeutic momentum.
Continuity after IOP
Step down with the same clinicians who already know your teen — no cold handoff to a new provider.
Family systems support
Family sessions and parent coaching keep home environments aligned with therapeutic goals.
Clear step-up path
If symptoms escalate, IOP is available without starting over — safety planning stays current.
Clinical fit
Who outpatient helps — and when IOP is a better fit
Outpatient suits teens who need ongoing therapeutic support without intensive programming. A free consultation clarifies OP vs IOP based on safety, functioning, and family capacity.
Weekly therapy
1 session / week
Outpatient (OP)
1–3 sessions / week
IOP
9–12 hrs / week
Often a good fit for IOP
Teens ages 12–17 with stable enough symptoms for 1–3 sessions weekly
Families stepping down from IOP or PHP who want continuity
Teens who benefit from therapy but don't need nine+ clinical hours weekly
Adolescents with school, sports, or activities that need protected time
Parents able to support attendance and occasional family sessions
Teens engaged in virtual care with appropriate home privacy
Not the right level
Active safety crises requiring emergency or inpatient care — call 911 or 988
Symptoms severe enough to need 9–12 clinical hours weekly — IOP may be safer
Teens unable to engage in virtual sessions even with family support
OP vs IOP
How outpatient compares to intensive outpatient
Both levels use the same clinical team and telehealth platform. The difference is intensity: OP is one to three sessions weekly; IOP is nine to twelve clinical hours across multiple days.
Traditional weekly therapy
Private-pay, 1:1
Our program
Virtual IOP
Structured, in-network
Weekly clinical contact
1 session / week
1–3 sessions / week
Family involvement
Occasional add-on
Built into the program
Group & peer support
Rarely included
Available when clinically helpful
Step-down from IOP
Find a new provider
Same team, lighter schedule
Insurance
Often partial coverage
In-network, benefits verified free
Flexibility
Fixed weekly slot
Scheduled around school and activities
Continuity
New therapist after IOP
Ongoing relationship with familiar clinicians
Weekly therapy
Private-pay
Virtual IOP
In-network
Weekly clinical contact
1 session / week
1–3 sessions / week
Family involvement
Occasional add-on
Built into the program
Group & peer support
Rarely included
Available when clinically helpful
Step-down from IOP
Find a new provider
Same team, lighter schedule
Insurance
Often partial coverage
In-network, benefits verified free
Flexibility
Fixed weekly slot
Scheduled around school and activities
Continuity
New therapist after IOP
Ongoing relationship with familiar clinicians
Getting started
From first call to first session
Most families move from first call to first session within days — not weeks of waiting.
Free consultation
A confidential call to understand your teen and answer every question — no pressure.
Clinical assessment
A licensed clinician evaluates safety, functioning, and the right level of care — including insurance authorization support.
Personalized care plan
We match the right level of care and verify your insurance benefits for you.
Begin outpatient care
Begin within days — secure video sessions from the comfort of home.
Conditions we treat
Outpatient care supports teens facing real challenges
Teen anxiety
Panic, worry, school avoidance, and social anxiety that interfere with daily life.
Teen depression
Persistent low mood, numbness, withdrawal, and loss of interest.
Trauma & PTSD
Processing painful experiences in a trauma-informed virtual setting.
Self-harm concerns
Structured support and safety planning when self-injury is part of the picture.
School refusal
Gradual re-entry planning alongside anxiety and mood treatment.
Emotional dysregulation
DBT-informed skills for intense emotions and impulsive reactions.
Insurance & admissions
We verify benefits before your teen starts — no surprise bills
Outpatient therapy is covered by many California plans. We verify benefits and explain estimated costs before your teen's first session.
In-network with major California plans
Authorization support included
Transparent cost conversation before day one
Superbill assistance for out-of-network cases when applicable
In-network carriers include
Aetna
Cigna
Optum
Blue Shield of CA
Magellan
+ more
Don't see your plan? We also support out-of-network cases with superbills — we'll explain options during your free consultation.
Family stories
What parents say about virtual care
“For the first time in a year, our daughter looked forward to something. The virtual groups gave her a place to belong.”
“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.”
Related reading
More on IOP & teen care
Service guide
IOP for teens
Structured virtual intensive outpatient when weekly therapy isn't enough.
Read moreService guide
Virtual IOP for teens
Purpose-built telehealth IOP for families across California.
Read moreService guide
Teen therapy
Our main virtual therapy service page for adolescents ages 12–17.
Read moreResource
What is IOP?
Plain-language guide for parents comparing levels of care.
Read moreFAQ
Common questions
Outpatient is one to three sessions per week. IOP is nine to twelve clinical hours weekly across group, individual, and family therapy. We recommend the level that matches your teen's safety and symptom severity.
Yes — many teens transition to OP with the same clinical team when IOP goals are met. We adjust frequency and session types as progress continues.
Most OP teens attend one to three sessions weekly — typically individual therapy plus family or group when clinically indicated. The exact plan is set at intake.
Yes. Our outpatient program serves teens ages 12–17 anywhere in California through secure telehealth.
If symptoms are accelerating, safety is a concern, or once-a-week therapy hasn't helped despite a good therapist, IOP may be appropriate. We'll assess honestly during your free consultation.
We are in-network with many major plans and verify benefits before enrollment. Visit our insurance verification page for details.
Prefer to talk with someone?
Consultations are free and confidential.
Find out if outpatient is the right fit
Book a free consultation. We'll clarify OP vs IOP, verify insurance, and recommend the safest level of care for your teen.