intensive outpatient programs
Online IOP at Brightside Health
Our most supportive treatment for faster relief
intensive outpatient programs
Our most supportive treatment for faster relief
ONLINE IOP AT BRIGHTSIDE
Our Intensive Outpatient Programs help you build the skills to heal, grow, and move forward—all from home.
When you need more support than weekly therapy offers, IOP can help you make meaningful progress.
Whether you’re starting recovery or building on it, our program is here to help you take the next step.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a step up in care—designed to provide the structured, frequent support you need to feel better faster. You’ll join multiple sessions each week, including individual therapy, group therapy, and psychiatry if needed. At Brightside Health, our program is entirely online—with convenient schedule options to fit your life.
Yes, IOP can be highly effective. In fact, 87% of Brightside IOP graduates report an improved quality of life.1 As a short-term, intensive program, IOP often leads to faster progress than weekly therapy alone. Whether your provider recommended IOP or you're seeking a new approach, IOP may be a great next step toward the life you want to live.
WHAT IOP TREATS
If a concern is disrupting your daily life, you’ve recently experienced a crisis, or your current treatment isn’t working, our Intensive Outpatient Program may be a good next step.
Anxiety | Are you overthinking, feeling irritable, distracted, or restless? These could be signs of anxiety. |
Depression | Depression can cause changes in energy, appetite, sleep, and how you feel about yourself. |
Substance use disorder | If a substance like alcohol, opioids, or stimulants has taken over your life, we’re here to help with recovery. |
Suicidal thoughts | Thoughts of death can feel scary. Know that they are common, and help is available. |
Trauma & PTSD | You deserve to feel safe. We’re here to help you heal and work through trauma or difficult events. |
Alcohol use disorder | A dependence on alcohol can affect your relationships, work, and life. You don’t have to face it alone. |
Maternal health | Feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious during or after pregnancy? Support is available. |
Bipolar | Support and stability are within reach. We can help with bipolar II and bipolar I (if no current mania). |
OCD | Experiencing intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors? Support and treatment is available. |
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Anxiety | Are you overthinking, feeling irritable, distracted, or restless? These could be signs of anxiety. |
Depression | Depression can cause changes in energy, appetite, sleep, and how you feel about yourself. |
Substance use disorder | If a substance like alcohol, opioids, or stimulants has taken over your life, we’re here to help with recovery. |
Suicidal thoughts | Thoughts of death can feel scary. Know that they are common, and help is available. |
Trauma & PTSD | You deserve to feel safe. We’re here to help you heal and work through trauma or difficult events. |
Alcohol use disorder | A dependence on alcohol can affect your relationships, work, and life. You don’t have to face it alone. |
Maternal health | Feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious during or after pregnancy? Support is available. |
Bipolar | Support and stability are within reach. We can help with bipolar II and bipolar I (if no current mania). |
OCD | Experiencing intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors? Support and treatment is available. |
You’re not alone
Your care is built around you. Our caring providers tailor treatment to your individual goals & values, so you can feel better.
Flexible options that fit your life. Save on commuting, join sessions from home, & get support without disrupting your routine.
You don’t have to go through anything alone. Your therapy group is a built-in community that offers peer support and shared learning.
Members rate providers 4.9/5
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Start your free assessment, and we’ll help you on your way.
start your free assessmentFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If your question isn’t answered below, view our full list of FAQs here.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a step up in care—designed to provide the structured, frequent support you need to feel better faster, more effectively, and from the comfort of home.
Our online IOP consists of a weekly schedule of about 10 hours:
Depending on your individual needs, the length of your IOP may vary. Your therapist will work with you to ensure the right fit. We have other less intensive care options too once you’re ready.
Yes! During sign-up, we’ll check your insurance and you’ll see an estimate of the cost for your first initial consultation with your therapist. They’ll walk through the program and ensure it’s a good fit for you.
Then, our care coordinators will be in contact with you to provide a full cost estimate—so you can understand your insurance coverage and personal cost responsibility.
Our expert providers are handpicked for their ability to provide best-in-class mental health care. They have years of experience and active licenses in your state.
All of our therapists have:
All of our psychiatric providers are:
Every provider in our network goes through a rigorous hiring and vetting process that you can learn more about here. They also follow the same high clinical standards as in-person providers.
After completing your IOP, we’re here to support your next steps. Brightside offers a range of care options, including therapy and psychiatry, to help you continue care seamlessly. Your therapist and care coordinators will guide you in finding the best next step for your needs.
If prescribed, your psychiatric provider can send your prescription to a local pharmacy for your convenience.
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