Child and Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)
Our child and adolescent intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are designed to provide kids with personalized mental health care and support in a safe and nurturing environment.
With many mental health issues beginning at a young age, it can be difficult to see your child struggling. Our Jump-Start Kids Program is here to help. We'll work with you and your child or adolescent to overcome difficult mental health challenges and create a life filled with joy.
At our IOP, children and adolescents ages 6-12 find a supportive environment to address their mental health needs. We offer frequent treatment sessions on weekdays, providing individual therapy, group therapy, and family sessions.
- Average length of treatment: 10 weeks.
- Age range served: children and adolescents ages 6-12.
- Treated: mental health challenges.
- Time of day: typically in the evening.
- Weekly commitment: nine hours per week, three days a week.
Our child and adolescent IOPs can meet your family's needs in multiple ways. Here are some benefits of going to an intensive outpatient program at Embark:
- Offers a flexible schedule for children and adolescents.
- Allows young people to maintain their daily schedules and continue to attend school.
- Allows kids to live at home while receiving participating in an IOP.
We provide specialized treatment for a wide range of childhood and adolescent behavioral health conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and various mental health challenges.
Conditions our child and adolescent intensive outpatient programs can treat:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Disordered eating
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Gaming addiction
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Reactive attachment disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Self-harm
- Suicidal ideation
- Other mental health challenges
Child and Adolescent IOP Locations
With IOP programs available in convenient locations, we ensure easy access for families and their children or adolescents. Our IOP for kids is coming to Newport Beach, California in December 2023 and will be coming to Greenwood Village, Colorado and West Los Angeles, California in early 2024.
Our Therapists and Psychiatrists
Our team comprises experienced and compassionate therapists, psychiatrists, and mental health specialists who are experts in child behavioral health and evidence-based therapies. Each professional is dedicated to providing personalized care and collaborates with our multidisciplinary team to create comprehensive treatment plans.
Dr. Mustafa Rehmani, DO
Dr. Mustafa Rehmani is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in private practice providing mental…
Liz Pulido
Lizbeth Pulido (Liz) received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a minor in…
Maggie Scotto, BS, RADT, RYT-500
Maggie is a dedicated and compassionate trauma-informed yoga teacher who embarked on her yoga journey…
Ruben Rodriguez
Ruben Rodriguez joins Embark after working with Star View Community Services and The Guidance Center…
Sophia C. Gomez
Sophia received her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in General Management…
Codi Baker
I am a mental health and spiritual wellness advocate. My life’s work has stemmed from…
Tracy Griffiths
Tracy Griffiths is a highly accomplished practitioner with over 30 years of experience in teaching…
Jackie Zerbe, LCSW
Jackie Zerbe, LCSW is a therapist at the Embark Behavioral Health West LA Outpatient Clinic….
Jenilyn Bartolo, LPC
Jenilyn is a Licensed professional counselor, specializing in adolescent and family treatment. She is a…
Laura McKellin
Laura McKellin, MA, R-DMT, E-RYT500 is a dance movement therapist at our Embark Behavioral Health…
Adriana Golshan
Adriana Golshan, M.S., R-DMT, is a Dance/Movement Therapist at Embark with a passion for helping…
Sydney Bartel, LPCC
Sydney Bartel is a licensed professional counselor candidate. Sydney spent her childhood growing up on…
Madison Braid, LPCC
Prior to being a part of the Embark team, Madison was a clinical coordinator and…
Emmett Wells, LCSW
Emmett Wells is a licensed clinical social worker. He has experience as a social worker…
Aleshea Jones
Aleshea Jones, LMFT and LPCC joined Embark Behavioral Health in 2023 as Lead Therapist at…
Chanell Dudley, LCSW
Chanell Dudley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is an Enrollment Director at our Embark…
Hallie Lambert
Hallie Lambert, M.A., is the Executive Assistant of our Embark Behavioral Health West LA Outpatient…
Dr. Eri Nakagami, LCSW, Ph.D (Doctorate in social work)
Dr. Eri Nakagami, Ph.D., LCSW is the Clinical Director of Embark Behavioral Health West LA…
Dr. Myra Irani, PhD, MFT, MA
Dr. Myra Irani has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Master’s in Marriage, and Family Therapy…
Michael Gapski
Michael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who comes to Embark after moving from…
Kathy Thirtle
Kathaleena (Kathy) Thirtle, LMFT AT gained practical and administrative experience working with different community agencies…
Alyson Pena
Alyson Pena, LPCC joined Embark in 2022 as Clinical Director at the Newport Beach Clinic….
Baaba Hawthorne, LMFT
Baaba Hawthorne, M.A., LMFT is the Executive Director of our Embark Behavioral Health West LA…
Adolescent, Child, and Parent IOP Services
Our child and adolescent IOPs provide a range of services to support the mental health of kids. Therapy, psychiatry, and medication management are offered as needed. Our evidence-based treatment options heal mental health conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and can help your child, adolescent, and family create a life filled with joy.
Treatment Settings
Our child and adolescent IOPs offers various treatment settings tailored to meet the unique needs of youths. Therapy is provided in both individual and group settings, and we also offer family and multifamily therapy sessions.
Healing Therapies for Children
Our child intensive outpatient program offers healing therapies tailored to meet the unique needs of each child or adolescent.
Interested in Learning More About IOPs for Children and Adolescents?
The best way to determine which type of therapy or treatment is right for your child or adolescent is to speak with our mental health team.
Our mental health professionals will consider your child's symptoms and treatment history, as well as outline what you and your family want out of therapy to recommend the best next steps specific to your situation.
If you think one of Embark's intensive outpatient programs may be right for your daughter or son, contact us or call 866-479-3050 to learn more today.
