Mood swings, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation don't have to define your teen's life. Our intensive program teaches lasting stability skills.
Most families pay $0 — we accept all major insurance
Mood disorders require consistent skill-building to create lasting stability.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills specifically adapted for bipolar: distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Daily tracking helps teens recognize patterns and early warning signs. Catch episodes before they escalate.
We work closely with your teen's psychiatrist to ensure medication and therapy are working together.
Groups with teens who get what mood swings feel like. Less isolation, more "I've been there too."
When weekly sessions aren't enough to build lasting stability.
1 hour/week
Good for maintenance
3x/week for 8 weeks
Build lasting stability
24/7 away from home
For acute episodes
"For the first time, my son can recognize when a mood swing is coming and actually do something about it. The DBT skills are game-changing."
"The coordination with his psychiatrist was seamless. Everyone was finally on the same page about his treatment."
"Being with other teens who have bipolar made such a difference. She finally felt understood, not like a 'problem' to fix."
"The 3x/week structure was crucial. Once a week wasn't enough to build the habits that actually stick."
"Virtual meant she could do IOP even during a depressive episode when leaving the house felt impossible."
"The mood tracking app showed us patterns we never noticed before. Now we can plan around triggers instead of just reacting."
No waitlist. Start building stability this week.
A 15-minute call to understand your teen's diagnosis, current treatment, and whether our intensive program is the right fit.
TodayMeet with a clinician to create a personalized plan. We'll coordinate with psychiatrists and verify insurance—most families pay $0.
Within 24 hoursYour teen joins their peer group. 3x/week group therapy, weekly individual sessions, DBT skill-building, and mood tracking. The intensive structure creates lasting change.
Within 48 hoursWe track mood patterns obsessively because stability is what matters.
A diagnosis from a psychiatrist or qualified provider is helpful but not required to start. Many teens come to us during the diagnostic process or with "mood disorder NOS." Our clinical team can help clarify what's going on and ensure appropriate treatment.
With your consent, we maintain regular communication with your teen's psychiatrist—sharing mood tracking data, treatment progress, and any concerns. If they don't have a psychiatrist, we can provide referrals to medication providers who specialize in adolescent bipolar disorder.
IOP can be appropriate during mild-to-moderate episodes—in fact, the structure can help. If your teen is in an acute crisis (severe mania, psychotic symptoms, or active safety concerns), they may need a higher level of care first. Our admissions team will assess and guide you to the right level.
We focus on the four core DBT modules—Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness—adapted specifically for mood disorders. Teens learn to identify triggers, use TIPP skills during intense moments, and build routines that support stability.
Eight weeks is the foundation—enough time to learn and practice core skills. Many teens continue with weekly maintenance therapy after IOP. The intensive 3x/week structure creates momentum that once-a-week therapy can't match, making the transition to maintenance more successful.
Research shows peer support is powerful for teens with mood disorders. Hearing "me too" from someone who actually understands reduces isolation and shame. Our therapists facilitate groups to keep discussions therapeutic—not just venting sessions—while building genuine connection.
No waitlist. 8 weeks of intensive DBT and mood skills. Start this week.
Most families start within 48 hours
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