An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is often an effective and efficient way to treat severe or complex OCD and anxiety symptoms.
At CalmOCD, our IOP takes an aggressive approach - leading to sooner relief. Whereas single sessions can take several months to reduce OCD severity, our IOP can reduce severity in a matter of a few weeks.
Our IOP involves a total of 45 hours of individual, one-on-one therapy with a fully licensed therapist. This breaks down to 3 hours of therapy per day over the course of 3 weeks. This one-on-one format offers the ability for the therapist to tailor the program to the client’s specific fears and anxiety triggers. We provide patients with specific education based on their OCD and anxiety subtypes, which helps our clients to feel empowered and supported throughout the entire process. We also offer options for incorporating family education and support, home visits, and community-based exposure work.
Ready to take the first step?Click here to submit an inquiry and you will be contacted within 48 hours to set up a free phone consultation
Steps In Treatment
Step One
Submit an online inquiry and a member of our team will contact you within 48 hours to set up a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation!
Step TWO
After completing the complimentary 15-minute phone consultation, CalmOCD will schedule a 60-minute psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with one of our anxiety specialists, or add you to our waitlist depending on our current availability.
During this evaluation, the therapist will gather background information, complete an assessment for diagnosis, and make recommendations on the best course of action treatment frequency.
Step THREE
It’s time to get to work! In the sessions following the evaluation,, our clinicians will help the patient build a strong foundation of skills through education on their specific diagnosis. Our first goal for our clients is to feel confident in understanding their diagnosis. Each patient and their family will receive a CalmOCD educational folder filled with resources. The education portion of treatment lasts 2-4 sessions.
Step four
Next, the therapist and patient will work together to create what is referred to as a ‘fear structure analysis.’ A fear structure is a map of the patient's triggers and coinciding compulsive behavior. This will be used as a guide throughout exposure and response prevention therapy.
Step five
Exposure response prevention begins! The therapist will take a collaborative approach, working alongside the client during exposures. The type of exposure the patients work on depends on the details outlined in their fear structure analysis. Exposures completed in session help the patient gain confidence so they can do them on their own.
Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
If interested, please follow the steps below! Due to the high volume of inquiries please allow 48 hours for a response.
STEP 2
Response
You will receive a response from CalmOCD within 48 hours and a 15 minute complimentary consultation will be scheduled
STEP 3
Intake Session
If CalmOCD seems to be a good fit based on your individual needs, an intake session will be scheduled.
At CalmOCD we treat individuals ages 5 and up with obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, eating disorders, panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, misophonia, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and co-occurring depression. CalmOCD is proud to be a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for all individuals, including our LGBTQIA+ community.
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