Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s (TMH) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Live Oak Behavioral Health provides structured, evidence-based mental health treatment and support for individuals who need more than traditional outpatient therapy—but do not require inpatient care.
Our mental health IOP in Tallahassee is designed to help you build practical skills, gain stability and move forward—while continuing to live at home, maintain your responsibilities and stay connected to your daily life.
What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?
An intensive outpatient program is a short-term, structured outpatient mental health treatment option in a group setting that offers three hours of therapy per day, three days per week. IOPs provide a multidisciplinary approach that combines psychiatric treatment and medication management with licensed professional counselors who provide individualized, evidence-based treatment based on your needs. It provides a higher level of support than weekly counseling, while allowing patients to return home after each session.
IOPs focus on helping individuals better understand their thoughts, emotions and behaviors while learning effective strategies to manage them. Through a combination of group therapy, individual support and skill-building, patients gain tools they can apply in real time.
Is IOP right for you?
IOP may be a good fit for individuals who:
- Are experiencing anxiety, depression or mood-related challenges that are impacting daily life
- Need more structure and support than traditional outpatient therapy provides
- Are stepping down from inpatient or residential treatment and need continued care
- Feel stuck or overwhelmed and are ready to actively engage in improving their mental health
- Want to learn practical coping strategies in a supportive, structured environment – while having the opportunity to utilize those real-world skills immediately
Patients in IOP can manage their daily responsibilities while participating in treatment.
Mental Health Treatment Services and Approach
Our Intensive Outpatient Program offers a comprehensive, team-based approach to care, including:
- Group Therapy: Guided sessions focused on shared experiences, skill-building and peer support
- Individual Counseling: One-on-one sessions with a licensed clinician to address personal goals and challenges
- Evidence-Based Therapies: Including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based techniques
- Psychoeducation: Helping patients understand mental health conditions, triggers and patterns
- Coping and Life Skills Development: Tools for managing stress, improving communication and building resilience
Programs are offered multiple days per week, with scheduling options designed to support work, school and family commitments. Group therapy is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am-12 pm. Psychiatry appointments and individual therapy sessions can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience.
Our Behavioral Health Team
Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals who are experienced in treating a range of mental health conditions. Our team includes:
- Licensed therapists and counselors
- Psychiatrists and psychiatric providers
Each patient receives individualized attention within a supportive group setting, ensuring personalized, collaborative care.
What to Expect
From your first session, our team works to create a supportive, welcoming environment where you can focus on your mental health without judgment.
Patients participate in structured sessions that combine discussion, skill-building and guided activities. Throughout the program, you’ll have opportunities to reflect, practice new strategies and track your progress—both in sessions and in your daily life.
Our goal is simple: to help you feel more equipped, more confident and more in control moving forward.
Take the Next Step
If you or someone you love could benefit from additional mental health support, our Intensive Outpatient Program may be the right next step.
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If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm or are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately. This form is not monitored 24/7 and should not be used for crisis situations.
