When weekly therapy isn't enough.
Sometimes your mental health starts taking things from you.

Work

School

Sleep

Independence

Confidence
Thrive's IOP is built for adults who need more support than weekly
therapy but not residential treatment.

Built by Therapists

Mental Health-Only IOP

OCD-Specific Track

In-Person Care

Phoenix & Glendale
IOP may be worth discussing when your mental health has
started changing the shape of your life.
You may be a good fit for IOP if:

Taken FMLA / stepped away from work

Relationships strained or breaking

Close to losing job / failing school / withdrawing from major responsibilities

Weekly therapy hasn't been enough

Dropped out of school, took time off, or moved back home

Symptoms getting worse despite trying to get better

Stuck in a cycle of anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or overwhelm

Frequent thoughts of hopelessness or giving up on the future

A therapist, doctor, or loved one has suggested you may need more support

Thrive's IOP means 3 days/week, 3 hours per visit, living at home, staying connected to your real life.
For people who need support, insight, and skill-building, but whose daily life is still mostly functioning.
For people whose mental health is disrupting work, school, relationships, independence, or daily stability, but who aren't ready to step away from their lives entirely in order to get help. Is there a way to add something like “and still want to stay involved in their daily lives”
For people who need 24/7 support, medical stabilization, or a level of safety outpatient care can't provide.
Not Sure Where You Fit? — That's normal. We can help you think it through.
Schedule A Free Consultation
This is truly where Thrive stands apart from other IOPs in Arizona. We take a true mental health only focus. Meaning we leave substance abuse to the other guys.

Designed and led by licensed therapists who understand what real recovery looks like.

Not a rotating schedule of providers — you work with the same team who know your story. We keep 7 staff members to 12 clients at a given time.

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) combined with DBT and ACT skills built for OCD.

Real, face-to-face connection with others who understand what you're going through.

In-network with major insurers so cost isn't a barrier to getting care.
A quick conversation can help you understand whether IOP
makes sense for your situation.
We'll answer questions about:
Program structure
Insurance coverage

OCD treatment
Group therapy
Scheduling
Whether another level of care fits better
Schedule Your Free IOP Consultation

Sarah Kerbaugh
IOP Intake Coordinator
Schedule Your Free IOP Consultation
Hop on a quick call with our admissions team to learn about our program before scheduling an intake. We will go over logistics and answer any questions you have about the program. It is free and there is no obligation to enroll. We know that understanding the IOP world can be a big mountain to climb, and we want to help you get to the top, whether that is with us or somewhere else.


Group Therapy

Small Group Breakouts

Individual Therapy

Skills Practice

Team Experiential

Anxiety

Depression

Trauma

OCD

Mood Disorders

Personality Disorders & Emotional Dysregulation
People with OCD are often told to challenge their thoughts, calm down, or use general coping skills. Sometimes that helps. Sometimes it keeps the OCD loop alive.
At Thrive, OCD treatment includes exposure and response prevention (the gold standard for treating OCD), along with DBT and ACT skills.

Thrive is currently in-network with Aetna, Cigna,
and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.

Many people who reach out to Thrive are calling for a child, partner, friend, or family member.
You don't need to know exactly what level of care they need before contacting us. Tell us what has changed. Tell us what you're worried about. We'll help you determine the right next step.
An IOP is a structured mental health treatment program that provides more intensive care than weekly therapy but doesn't require residential treatment. Participants typically attend 3 days per week for 3 hours per session.
Weekly therapy provides support and skill-building for people managing their daily life. IOP is for people whose mental health is significantly disrupting work, school, relationships, or daily functioning. You get more contact hours, group support, and intensive treatment.
A typical week includes 3 days of attendance, each session lasting 3 hours. Your week features group therapy, individual therapy sessions, small group breakouts, skills practice, and team collaboration — all designed to provide structured support while you stay home and connected to your real life.
IOP is often covered by insurance when deemed necessary, though every plan is different. Thrive is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend verifying your benefits before starting treatment.
Group therapy provides connection with others who understand what you're going through. Sessions focus on shared challenges, skill practice, peer support, and accountability. Small group breakouts offer more targeted work on specific concerns.
Yes, we offer an OCD-specific track using exposure and response prevention (ERP) — a proven treatment that helps people move through OCD-related anxiety rather than avoiding it. We combine ERP with DBT and ACT skills specifically tailored for OCD.
Your privacy is protected. What you discuss in treatment is confidential. However, if you're on FMLA or have accommodations, you may need to disclose that you're receiving mental health treatment — but details of your treatment remain private.
If you're having thoughts of harming yourself, experiencing severe withdrawal, or unable to care for basic needs, a higher level of care (residential/inpatient) may be needed. IOP works for people who are safe but need more support than weekly therapy. Our assessment can help clarify what's right for you.
During your free 20-minute consultation, we'll listen to what's been happening, what support you've already tried, and how it's affecting your life. We'll answer your questions and help you determine whether IOP is the right fit and next steps.
We have locations in both Phoenix and Glendale. During your consultation, we can discuss which location works best for your schedule and preferences.
Schedule your free 20-minute consultation with us. You can book directly online, call 602-529-6557, or take our Thrive IOP Assessment if you'd like to explore whether IOP is the right fit first.
That's common. You don't need to know exactly what level of care is right. Just tell us what's changed and what you're worried about. We'll help you figure out the best next step for your loved one.