Intensive Outpatient Program
A focused form of outpatient treatment that coincides with your daily life
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Get effective, collaborative IOP treatment: Modified over 4,000 participating patients to reach its unique approach
Our IOP program is distinct from others around the nation. After years of undergoing modifications, we have developed our own brand. Most programs provide a few hours of individual exposure sessions and you are often left to do exposures on your own. At BBI, our approach to exposure incorporates all the senses and we include personalized sessions with a team of expert clinicians who specialize in multiple disorders. We are with you whether that is in the office, at home, or any environment in which you may need support. We will get you where you want to go, side by side.
Bio Behavioral Institute offers the following:
IOP for BDD
IOP for eating disorders
IOP for depression
IOP for OCD
IOP for anxiety
IOP for teens and young adults
IOP for children
Why IOP at Bio Behavioral Institute?
Personalized 1:1 Care
We believe patients get better outcomes if the majority of their treatment is delivered in a 1:1 setting. This allows your therapist to engage in the exposures with you, modeling both the most effective and the average person's behavior in that triggering situation or activity.
You are assigned a dedicated administrative manager to guide you through your entire journey as an IOP patient from scheduling, billing, and additional support for our out-of-state patients.
Flexible, Collaborative Approach
Our interdisciplinary team meetings provide you with the combined experience and knowledge of multiple disciplines. This enables your treatment team to improve and refine your treatment weekly.
Our team will work alongside your existing mental health providers, such as your psychiatrist and weekly therapist.
45 Years of Established Experience with IOP in NYC
Our institute is the first in the U.S. to provide an advanced level of specialized care for patients with OCD, BDD, and Anxiety Disorders. Our expertise is built on innovative care rooted in scientific research. This is reflected in our publications, presentations, books, and widespread recognition in the field.
"I came to Bio Behavioral after years of being diagnosed from having neuroses to schizophrenia. It was there that I found people who understood me and helped me. They interviewed me at length and knew I had OCD. A care plan was implemented and they were with them every step of my journey .Everyone there on the team had studied OCD and knew how to diagnose and treat. I can never thank Bio Behavioral enough”
Conditions we treat with IOP
Our IOP Supports Adults, Teens, and children in managing conditions (as well as co-existing conditions simultaneously), including:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Anxiety Disorders, ie Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety
Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social Anxiety
General Anxiety Disorder
School Refusal
Frequently Asked Questions
An IOP is a structured treatment program that provides intensive support for mental health recovery while allowing participants to maintain their independence. It consists of individual sessions. The frequency and length of sessions are customized to meet your clinical needs and can occur anywhere from 6 hours a week (2 hours 3x a week) up to 15 hours (3 hours 5x a week or an alternate schedule when clinically appropriate). Sessions can be scheduled from 3 to 5 days a week. For individuals requiring a higher level of care, we offer a residential-like program.
We believe in-person therapy plays a key role in the success of your IOP journey with us. This allows us to be by your side out in the world as we face the situations driving your symptoms together. We also provide telehealth only options if clinically appropriate.
We offer guidance for families to support their loved one's recovery and schedule family sessions as an integral component of the program.
The initial phase of the IOP typically lasts 1–3 months, depending on your needs and goals. After this, we reassess and adjust based on your needs. Our clinical teams collaborate regularly to assess your progress & adjust your treatment plan as needed.
Sessions are held 3-5 days a week depending on the needs of the patient with up to 25 hours of one-on-one therapy per week.
Our IOP includes CBT, ERP, group therapy, and other evidence-based practices tailored to each individual’s needs.
Bio Behavioral Institute is an out-of-network provider. We provide superbills to your insurance company and do all that we can to help families pay for our services.
Our IOP allows you to maintain daily activities while receiving structured, effective treatment, unlike inpatient programs that require a full-time commitment. You can go home or utilize temporary housing at the end of your therapy days.
We help out-of-state patients find temporary housing and when permitted continue care virtually upon returning home.
Your road to recovery starts here
Take the first step towards recovery without sacrificing your daily routine. Our team is here to answer any questions, provide guidance, and help you embark on a path to a more fulfilling life.