Embark Virtual IOP

Online ERP Therapy is a crucial component of Embark’s Virtual IOP. With secure video conferencing and virtual tools, adolescents and teens receive evidence-based ERP therapy from their homes.

Led by highly trained therapists and specialists, the program tailors treatment to the individual needs of young people.

Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, teens and young adults can gradually confront fears and resist compulsions, supported by their dedicated therapist. This structured and supportive environment enables young people to challenge OCD symptoms effectively, improving their quality of life.

Virtual experiential therapy is a form of activity-based therapy that brings awareness to young people’s experiences, feelings, inner thoughts, interactions, and needs. Examples of these interactive activities include:  

• Painting and creative arts.  
• Sculpting.
• Yoga and mindfulness.
• Music therapy.  

A Virtual IOP can be a great option for adolescents, teens, young adults, or families who can benefit from the flexibility and accessibility of virtual treatment while staying at home and maintaining their daily schedule. For those who need more in-depth 24-hour care, residential treatment or inpatient hospitalization may provide a more appropriate level of care for their mental health and wellness.

Our virtual intensive outpatient programs for those struggling with mental health and substance use issues are insurance reimbursed. 

Our VIOP outcomes have been in line with similar results and efficacy as found in in-person IOP. Our virtual IOP can be very effective for: 

• Individuals who would benefit from a Virtual IOP in the convenience of their home. 
• Adolescents, teens, and young adults who are stepping down from a higher level of care, such as an inpatient hospitalization, or up from a lower level of care, such as weekly individual therapy. 
• Families who feel they could benefit from online family therapy.  
• Adolescents, teens, and young adults may feel more comfortable addressing challenges like OCD through therapies such as ERP in a flexible online environment. 
• Those in boarding school or college who need flexibility in scheduling.

At one of our online group therapy sessions within our Virtual IOP, your adolescent, teen, or young adult will meet with peers to address mental health challenges like depression with the guidance of a therapist. Core skills taught in our online therapy sessions include mindfulness, emotion management, executive functioning, motivational interviewing, and distress tolerance, which are essential life skills for managing mental health and preparing for a successful future. These skills will help change negative thinking patterns and promote positive behavioral changes in daily life.

During an online IOP program, a psychiatrist can prescribe medications to help treat your adolescent or teen. They can also adjust dosages if needed. As your adolescent, teen, or young adult steps down from IOP, we’ll ensure you have the continued psychiatry and medication management support needed. 

During online family therapy sessions in a Virtual IOP, our therapists and specialists will give your family insights on how to communicate effectively and address conflict caused by issues like depression. You’ll also receive tools and resources that can help your family through its healing journey.