Our intensive outpatient program in Fayetteville, AR is for adults who need more than a weekly therapy session and less than a full day of mental health treatment. You attend a few hours of therapy several days a week and keep living at home, working or going to school.
Call 479-336-6895 or verify your insurance to get started.
What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
An intensive outpatient program is structured treatment for mental health disorders that does not require an overnight stay. It sits between a partial hospitalization program and standard outpatient therapy.
In IOP you work with licensed clinicians on managing symptoms, regulating emotions and changing the patterns that keep you stuck. Then you go home and use those skills the same day.
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Who IOP Helps
IOP may be the right level if:
- You have completed residential treatment or PHP and want continued structure
- One or two outpatient sessions a week are not enough
- You do not need 24-hour care or full-day programming
- You can commit to several hours of therapy on several weekdays
- You have a stable place to live
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911 or call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
What a Week in IOP Looks Like
People in our IOP attend 9 to 15 hours of therapy a week, spread over three to five days. Sessions run about three hours. A typical week includes:
- Group therapy and skills groups, the core of the program
- Individual sessions with your therapist
- Psychiatric visits for medication management when needed
- Family sessions when appropriate
Because you are living your normal life between sessions, you bring real situations back to the group. That is where much of the progress in IOP comes from.
Conditions We Treat in IOP
- Anxiety disorders: identifying triggers and building practical coping strategies
- Depression: rebuilding motivation and reconnecting with daily life
- Bipolar disorder: medication management, education and routines that support stable mood
- Trauma and PTSD: processing traumatic experiences and reducing their hold
- Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: medication management and life skills for independent living
- Personality disorders: DBT-based work on relationships and emotion regulation
Therapies
- CBT: Learn to spot the thought patterns that drive anxiety and low mood, and replace them with ones that work better.
- DBT: Build practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress and improving relationships.
- EMDR: Process painful memories with a structured, guided method so they lose their grip on daily life.
- Trauma Therapy: Work through past trauma at your own pace with therapists trained in trauma-informed care.
- Individual Therapy: Meet one-on-one with your therapist to work on the goals and challenges that are specific to you.
- Group Therapy: Practice new skills and share support with peers who understand what you are going through.
- Family Therapy: Help the people closest to you understand your condition and learn how to support your recovery.
- Psychiatry: Get a full psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management from our medical team.
- Holistic Therapy: Support your clinical care with biofeedback, yoga, mindfulness, art and music therapy.
Why Time Wellness?
IOP has to fit your life or you will not stay in it. Here is what you can count on in our Fayetteville program.
- Accredited by The Joint Commission
- Psychiatric care led by our Medical Director, Dr. Jawaun Lewis
- Licensed therapists and a treatment plan built around you
- A schedule that leaves room for work, school and family
- Skills you practice in real life between sessions
- A group of peers who understand what you are dealing with
- The option to step up to PHP or down to outpatient with the same team
- Virtual IOP for adults who cannot travel to Fayetteville
- Free, confidential insurance verification before you commit
What Happens After IOP
Most people move to weekly outpatient care to maintain their progress. Your team plans that step with you before you finish. If you cannot travel to Fayetteville, IOP is also offered through virtual treatment.
Paying for IOP
Most private plans cover intensive outpatient treatment.
We work with Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ComPsych, Magellan, MultiPlan and TRICARE. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Our team will check your benefits at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does IOP last?
It depends on your progress. Your team reviews your plan with you and recommends when to step down.
Can I work while in IOP?
Yes. The schedule is designed to fit around a job or classes.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can call us directly, and a family member can call on your behalf.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. Family sessions are part of treatment when you want them included.
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If you or a loved one need mental health treatment in Arkansas, Time Wellness is here to help. Contact us today to get started.