Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Fort Myers, FL

IOP is structured mental health and co-occurring substance use treatment that meets several times a week, without requiring you to pause your job, your classes, or your daily life. It's the middle ground between managing everything entirely on your own and needing a higher, more restrictive level of care.

Sessions run in the afternoons, specifically so you can keep working or attending school around them. Your week includes a mix of individual therapy, group sessions, holistic wellness activities, and — as part of every IOP client's program — Neurofeedback.

IOP serves adults 18 and older managing a mental health condition, a substance use disorder, or both together. It's a strong fit if you're stepping down from PHP and want to keep your momentum, you've tried outpatient therapy before and found it wasn't quite enough, or you need real structured support that still fits around a job, school, or family responsibilities.

We facilitate rides to IOP groups, so getting here isn't the thing that stops you from starting treatment. Reach out to our admissions team and we'll talk through your specific transportation needs.

Neurofeedback is built directly into IOP — it's part of the program itself, not a separate purchase or upsell. Some clients choose to opt out, but it's there by default, which isn't something we've seen offered by other IOP programs in this area.

Beyond individual and group therapy, our IOP includes Neurofeedback, holistic wellness activities like mindfulness and guided movement, and trauma-informed clinical care throughout. Recovery does not happen only in a therapy room, and our program reflects that.

That's your decision to make, and we're here to support whatever you're comfortable with. If you do need documentation for leave or reduced hours, our team can help you with the letters and paperwork your employer may need — you don't have to navigate that alone.

No. Many people step down into IOP after PHP as they continue building on their progress, but others start directly in IOP if that is the right level of support for where they are. Both are valid starting points.

Our IOP is typically six weeks, though your exact timeline depends on your progress and situation — our team will talk through what to expect for you directly.

We're in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, MultiPlan, Carelon, ComPsych, Cigna, Magellan, and Tricare. Medicare is accepted at the GOP level only, not IOP. Coverage varies by plan, so our admissions team will verify your specific benefits before you commit to anything.

That's a completely normal place to start. Reach out to our admissions team and we'll walk through your situation together — what you're dealing with, your schedule, and where you are in your recovery — to help you land on the right program rather than asking you to guess.