Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Clinically reviewed by Joe Papa, LICSW · Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Meaningful clinical support, 3 hours a day, 3 to 5 days a week. Flexible enough to fit your life.
Confidential. No pressure. We'll explain your options clearly.
What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?
Real clinical support, without putting your life on hold.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured, evidence-based addiction treatment that fits around the demands of real life. At Shine Wellness & Recovery, our IOP runs 3 hours per day, 3 to 5 days per week, with both morning and evening scheduling options available.
IOP is designed for individuals who need more support than standard weekly outpatient therapy but have a stable living situation and can manage daily responsibilities, work, school, family, alongside treatment. It is also a common step down from PHP or inpatient care.
Like all of our programs, IOP at Shine is medically supervised, trauma-informed, and built around the individual, not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Flexible scheduling
Morning and evening options available so treatment fits around work, school, and family.
Medically overseen
All care is supervised by our medical director and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Trauma-informed
Every session and interaction is grounded in trauma-informed principles.
What's Included in IOP at Shine
Three hours a day of focused, evidence-based care.
Group Therapy
The core of IOP, facilitated group sessions covering recovery skills, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and peer connection.
Individual Therapy
Regular one-on-one sessions with your assigned therapist using CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Holistic Programming
On-site yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions woven into your treatment schedule to support whole-person healing beyond the clinical work.
Case Management
Your case manager helps coordinate your care, connect you with community resources, and support your stability outside of treatment hours.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Our psychiatric nurse practitioner can prescribe and manage buprenorphine (Suboxone), Sublocade, Vivitrol, or oral naltrexone as part of your IOP treatment plan. Methadone is not offered onsite, we coordinate referrals when needed.
Psychiatric Support
Evaluation and ongoing support for co-occurring mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and trauma, provided by our psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Evidence-Based Therapies, Rooted in Trauma-Informed Care
We treat the whole person, not just the addiction.
At Shine, we believe effective addiction treatment has to address the whole person, the reasons behind the use, the experiences that shaped it, and the skills needed to build a different life. Our IOP integrates the most effective, research-backed therapies available, all delivered through a trauma-informed lens by a clinical team that takes the time to actually know you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifies and changes the thought patterns and behaviors that drive substance use and support lasting recovery.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Builds practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
A collaborative, person-centered approach that strengthens your own internal motivation and commitment to change.
Trauma-Informed Care
All programming is delivered with a deep understanding of how trauma shapes substance use, creating a safe, consistent space to heal.
Is IOP Right for You?
IOP may be the right fit if any of the following apply.
You need more structure and support than once-a-week therapy but can manage daily responsibilities alongside treatment.
You are stepping down from PHP or inpatient care and need continued clinical support.
You have a stable home environment and a support system in place.
You want flexible morning or evening scheduling to fit treatment around work, school, or family.
Not sure which level of care is right for you? Our admissions team will conduct a thorough clinical assessment on your first call and recommend the program that best fits your situation. You can also take our free Level of Care Quiz to get a sense of where you might land.
Most Insurance Accepted, We Verify Before You Start.
We'll reach out to your insurance company, explain exactly what's covered, and walk you through any costs before you ever start treatment. No guessing, no hidden bills , just clear answers up front.
We accept most major insurance plans.
Joe Papa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and member of the Shine Wellness & Recovery clinical team. All clinical content on this site is reviewed by Joe to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence-based practice standards in addiction treatment and behavioral health.
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