Butte Psychological Services offers an evidence-based Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents and adults in Chico, Paradise, Oroville, and throughout Butte County.
Our structured group therapy program helps individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns receive the support they need while continuing to live at home, attend school, or work.
Mental health impacts every part of life. Our experienced clinical team provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive environment where individuals can build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and move toward lasting recovery.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured curriculum based group therapy program designed for individuals needing more than once-weekly therapy. The program runs for 14-18 weeks, three days a week, with three-hour sessions. We offer:
You may benefit from additional mental health support if:
An Intensive Outpatient Program may be appropriate if you or a loved one is:
Experiencing anxiety or depression that isn’t improving
Struggling with trauma or PTSD
Finding weekly therapy isn’t enough
Having difficulty managing work, school, or relationships
Transitioning from hospitalization or residential treatment
Looking for more structured mental health support
BPS takes a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health, ensuring no one therapeutic method fits all. We integrate:
Through group sessions, individual support, and evidence-based practices, we equip our clients with the tools and strategies needed to heal, grow, and thrive.
Group therapy offers more than education—it provides connection, encouragement, and the opportunity to learn alongside others facing similar challenges.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured mental health treatment program that provides more support than traditional weekly counseling without requiring an overnight stay. Patients participate in scheduled therapy sessions several days a week while continuing to live at home, attend school, work, or care for their families. IOPs are designed to help individuals develop coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and make meaningful progress in their recovery.
Yes. Our Intensive Outpatient Program combines structured group therapy, psychoeducation, and individual support to help participants learn practical coping skills while benefiting from shared experiences and encouragement from others facing similar challenges.
The right level of care depends on your symptoms, safety, daily functioning, support system, and treatment history. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are designed for individuals who need more support than weekly therapy while continuing to live at home, work, or attend school. Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) provide more intensive daytime treatment, and residential treatment offers 24-hour care in a live-in setting. A comprehensive mental health assessment can help determine which option best fits your current needs and recovery goals.
An IOP may be a good option for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or other mental health challenges that require more support than weekly therapy alone. It is often recommended for people who need additional structure and treatment while continuing to maintain many of their daily responsibilities. A professional assessment can help determine whether an IOP is the right level of care.
Butte Psychological Services provides treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, and other behavioral health conditions. Treatment plans are personalized to each individual’s needs using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
A teen may benefit from an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) if they’re struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, school attendance, family conflict, self-harm, or other mental health challenges that aren’t improving with weekly therapy alone. An IOP provides more frequent, structured support while allowing teens to continue living at home and attending school. The best way to determine the appropriate level of care is through a comprehensive mental health assessment with a qualified clinician.
If your symptoms are becoming more frequent, interfering with work, school, relationships, or daily life, or you’re finding it difficult to manage between therapy sessions, it may be time to consider a higher level of care. Needing more support doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it simply means your current treatment may no longer match your needs. A mental health assessment can help determine whether an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or another level of care is appropriate for your situation.
Butte Psychological Services proudly serves individuals and families throughout Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Durham, Gridley, Biggs, Magalia, Forest Ranch, Butte County, and surrounding Northern California communities. We welcome referrals from healthcare providers, schools, hospitals, and other behavioral health professionals throughout the region.
