Teen Mental Health Treatment (PHP & IOP)

We recognize the unique stressors that young people of today face— from living in the digital world to struggling with social pressure and identity. To create the highest potential for success, Clear’s teen outpatient program offers clinical, medical, and experiential therapies, including art, music, mindfulness and writing, and helps teens develop healthy relationships as part of their recovery. Through three levels of care: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and outpatient services— we provide evidence-based care to help adolescents heal from mental health disorders and unhealthy coping mechanisms, including trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use.

Support, Community and Comprehensive Care Proven to Heal the Whole Family

We know each teen is unique, and it’s essential to provide the level of care and treatment that’s best for them. That’s why Clear’s Adolescent Program offers three options:

  • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Outpatient services

And, we understand family participation is key to sustainable healing. At PHP and IOP levels of care, we engage families in multi-family therapy groups, monthly family sessions, and weekly family updates. Our approach ensures clients and their families benefit from supportive community alongside our licensed and credentialed experts.

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    What to Expect in Clear’s Teen Program

    We offer a wide-range of evidence-based modalities to help teens build self-worth and collaborative relationships, including experiential therapy options like art, mindfulness and more. Most teens start at the PHP level of care and participate in immersive therapeutic programming 5 days a week for 6 hours a day. After PHP, clients step down into IOP and participate 3 to 5 days a week for 3 hours a day. All levels provide:

    • A supportive and caring community of mentors and peers on the healing journey
    • Personalized care based on an in-depth assessment to meet each teen’s unique needs and goals
    • Dedicated support from an integrated team of licensed and credentialed experts who are passionate about bringing authenticity, connection and mentorship to their work with teens
    • Holistic options including art, music, mindfulness, sound healing, yoga and meditation for sustaining ongoing mental wellness

    How Our Program Empowers Teens

    Expert Care Team: Our licensed and credential experts are passionate about working with teens and understand the intricacies and challenges unique to this key developmental period. Authenticity, mentorship, and community is how we relate with our clients.

    Individualized Approach: Each teen receives an in-depth assessment, and is matched with a personal therapist who supports their unique treatment plan. Additionally, every client receives one-on-one guidance from a dedicated counselor who facilitates the highest level of family communication and teaches life skills to build self-compassion, resilience and more trusting relationships with parents and peers.

    Robust Clinical Model: The best treatment plan supports each teen in addressing their underlying causes, attitudes, values & family dynamics that can manifest as mental health challenges and unhealthy coping mechanisms. We offer a wide-range of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic and somatic therapy, solution-focused therapy, Gestalt therapy, psychiatry, medication management, mindfulness and more.

    Centers Designed for Connection: We understand that the setting can make a big difference. By fostering a strong sense of connection, comfort and safety, our team supports adolescents as they experience themselves wholly and heal within a judgment-free and encouraging atmosphere.

    Our Licensed Clinical and Therapeutic Experts

    Dr. Martha Koo, M.D.

    Medical Director

    Dr. Martha Koo, M.D.

    Medical Director

    Caitlin Artiaga, LMFT

    Teen & Adult Mental Health Clinical Director

    Caitlin Artiaga, LMFT

    Teen & Adult Mental Health Clinical Director

    Peter Ehrenfried

    Teen Mental Health Program Director

    Peter Ehrenfried

    Teen Mental Health Program Director

    Our Mental Health Facilities

    Signs That My Child Might Benefit from Outpatient Treatment

    Clear’s teen outpatient program is best for adolescents who need more support than weekly therapy in order to fully address their mental health and thrive. Outpatient treatment may be the best fit for your child if they are experiencing:

    • Anxiety related to school, including both academics and peer relationships
    • Prolonged academic difficulty or declining motivation and focus
    • Isolation or withdrawal from friends or activities they once enjoyed
    • Apathy, boredom, hopelessness or excessive and prolonged sadness
    • Drug abuse, disordered eating or self-harm
    • Insufficient improvement with weekly therapy

    Our teen outpatient treatment can address the root causes of these issues before any emotional, physical or academic repercussions worsen. Although teen mental health conditions are highly treatable, many wait too long before receiving adequate care and support.

    Academic and Therapeutic Support in Clear’s Teen Outpatient Program

    Clear Behavioral Health’s outpatient programs use a comprehensive approach. Each level of care includes a combination of evidence-based modalities including:

    • Group therapy sessions to provide a sense of community, promote self-regulation, and establish a support network of peers
    • Individual therapy to support continued healing from underlying issues, gain insight and set goals
    • Counseling to build skills for navigating transition and creating positive change
    • Coping skills to reduce emotional overwhelm, manage stress and enhance mood
    • Psychiatry care and medication management throughout the program as needed
    • Alumni programming and aftercare planning to facilitate long-term healing and support that extends beyond discharge
    • Confidentiality to prevent any disclosure of information related to treatment without consent and full release by the client and/or client’s family

    At Clear, we’re proud to offer academic support to help teen clients balance recovery and academic progress— two things that are essential to improved wellbeing. Throughout our program, an academic consultant works with clients twice a week to help with organization and structure. Additionally, our team can coordinate with schools to advocate for additional resources in the classroom.

    Conditions We Treat

    Mood and Anxiety Disorders

    PTSD and Trauma

    OCD

    ADHD and Learning Disorders

    Panic Disorder

    Bipolar Disorder

    Bereavement and Grief

    Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: Vaping, Alcohol, Marijuana and Prescription Drug Use

    We Are Here for You, Every Step of the Way

    We understand it can feel really overwhelming to navigate your treatment options when it comes to getting help for your teen. But remember, you’re not alone. Our Admissions experts help families find the treatment that works best for their unique teen and family. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide private and confidential answers to your questions.

    Get started:

    1. Call 877.799.1985 and speak to a member to our care team who will walk you through our program and answer any questions. We accept most major insurance plans and help prospective clients understand their coverage.
    2. Book a brief, complimentary assessment with our clinical team and receive an intake date, usually within one to three days.
    3. Meet your clinical team and get started.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What ages can Clear’s teen program treat?

      We recognize the unique stressors that young people of today face— from living in the digital world to struggling with social pressure and identity. To create the highest potential for success, Clear’s teen outpatient program offers clinical, medical, and experiential therapies, including art, music, mindfulness and writing, and helps teens ages 13-17 develop healthy relationships as part of their recovery.

    • How do I determine what type of treatment is best?

      Our expert admissions team is standing by to provide private and confidential answers to your questions, and help you determine which level of care is best for your teen’s unique health goals and needs.

    • How do clients manage treatment and school?

      At Clear, we’re proud to offer academic support to help teen clients balance recovery and academic progress— two things that are essential to improved wellbeing. Throughout our program, an academic consultant works with clients twice a week to help with organization and structure. Additionally, our team can coordinate with schools to advocate for additional resources in the classroom.

    • Are parents/guardians involved in treatment?

      We understand family participation is key to sustainable healing. At PHP and IOP levels of care, we engage families in multi-family therapy groups, monthly family sessions, and weekly family updates. Our approach ensures clients and their families benefit from supportive community alongside our licensed and credentialed experts.

    • What about insurance?

      At Clear Behavioral Health, we understand that when families seek mental health treatment for their teen, cost is an important factor. That’s why we are proud to be in-network with most commercial Insurance plans. Though individual policies and coverage vary, it’s important to our team that each client has full cost transparency before starting treatment. We work with most major insurance companies, both in and out of network, to minimize the out-of-pocket cost for families.

    • How does teen and adolescent programming work?

      In Clear’s outpatient program, teens typically have a structured daily schedule that includes individual and group therapy sessions, experiential modalities, and dedicated time to focus on life skills. We offer a wide-range of evidence-based modalities to help teens build self-worth and collaborative relationships, including experiential therapy options like art, mindfulness and more. Most teens start at the PHP level of care and participate in immersive therapeutic programming 5 days a week for 6 hours a day. After PHP, clients step down into IOP and participate 3 to 5 days a week for 3 hours a day.

    • Is teen therapy and outpatient programming the same thing?

      Teen outpatient treatment includes therapy and much, much more. Clear’s teen PHP, IOP and OP provide a wide range of therapeutic and experiential treatments including individual therapy, group therapy and counseling in a supportive community of peers.

    • What does the treatment team at Clear look like?

      Each client’s treatment team includes an individual therapist, experiential practitioners, credentialed group facilitators, academic counselors, medical experts such as doctors and psychiatric nurse practitioners, and a counselor dedicated to developing a life skills and an after-care plan following treatment.

    • Is there a waitlist?

      Clear Behavioral Health offers rolling admissions to ensure we can get our clients the help they need as quickly as possible. Our admissions process is rapid, typically 24-72 hours, and our centers offer safety, comfort and natural beauty, allowing clients to heal within a tranquil and supportive setting.

    • How does the admissions process work?

      Our admissions team is always available to ensure prospective clients and their families remain informed and comfortable during the admission process. We know how important it is for those seeking help to understand their treatment and coverage options. Once you call our admissions team, they will guide you through the intake process, which includes insurance verification and a complimentary assessment to assist you with placement into the most appropriate program. If you decide Clear is the right fit for your teen, the next step is logistical planning for their intake date and first day of treatment.

    • Can I schedule a tour?

      Yes, we love showing off our centers! Contact our team by phone and we can arrange a day and time that works best with your schedule.

    • Don’t see your question here?

      Let’s fix that. Give our expert team a call or schedule your free consultation.

    Treatment For The Whole Family
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    Are you a good fit for an intensive outpatient program?

    I struggle with burnout, depression, or anxiety

    I am exhausted and no amount of sleep seems to help

    I feel overwhelmed by the amount of work I need to do

    ​​I have tried talk therapy and need more support

    Has a clinician referred you to IOP treatment?