Higher-level mental health care, virtual or in-person.
MHCA’s Intensive Outpatient Program for adults — virtual statewide and in-person at our Glendale and Mesa clinics. Free consultation. Same-business-day callback.
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Same-business-day callback. HIPAA-secure. No commitment.
One care team. One plan. Your life intact.
MHCA’s IOP combines group therapy, individual counseling, psychiatric care, and on-site wellness therapies in a single 12-hour-per-week structure — led by a Doctorate-level Clinical Psychologist and an integrated team. Whether this is your first step into treatment or a step up from weekly therapy, the program adapts to you.
Built for measurable progress
Conditions our IOP treats
Adults navigating the conditions that benefit most from a higher level of structured care.
Mood Disorders
Depression, bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant mood symptoms.
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD.
Trauma
PTSD, complex trauma, post-deployment adjustment, first responder trauma.
Behavioral Disorders
Mood/behavioral co-occurrence, gambling addiction, impulse control.
Addiction
Substance use disorders, alcohol use, dual diagnosis with mental health.
Gambling Addiction
One of the few IOPs in Arizona treating problem gambling — with co-occurring depression, anxiety, and trauma care integrated into one program.
Four steps from inquiry to outcomes
Initial Assessment
Comprehensive intake with a licensed clinician. Insurance verified. No-pressure recommendation.
Customized Treatment Plan
Group, individual, psychiatric, neurofeedback, and wellness components matched to your needs.
Progress Monitoring
Weekly review with your Doctorate-level Clinical Psychologist using validated outcome measures.
Ongoing Support
Same care team continues with you through standard outpatient therapy and wellness after IOP.
Led by experienced Arizona clinicians
Same care team across virtual and in-person, every step of the way.
What patients say about MHCA
“Amazing facility with a well informed and professional staff. I have been going here maybe 9+ months now and it’s helped me tremendously.”
“I am absolutely in love with the care I have received here with Emily Lyon. She is truly so amazing and genuinely cares.”
“The staff at MHCA are kind, considerate, and supportive. Virtual visits make it possible to meet with providers when I need them.”
“Everyone there are respectful of their patients at all times. Devon is easy to talk to about my mental situations.”
“Alyssa is amazing! She is very thorough and very understanding.”
“Was completely satisfied and she answered all my questions completely.”
Common questions about IOP at MHCA
How long does the program take?
Is it virtual or in-person?
Do you take my insurance?
Can I keep working during IOP?
How soon can I start?
What’s included?
What conditions does IOP treat?
What’s the difference between IOP and PHP?
What happens after IOP?
Do you treat first responders or veterans?
Is the consultation really free?
Do you treat gambling addiction in IOP?
What if I’ve never been in treatment before?
On-site wellness therapies, no add-on cost
Three research-backed adjuncts included in every IOP plan, supervised one-on-one in our private wellness suite.
Where IOP fits
Higher intensity than weekly therapy. Less than partial hospitalization. Designed to keep you in your daily life.
| Weekly Therapy | IOP at MHCA | PHP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours per week | ~1 hour | ~12 hours | ~25 hours |
| Length | Ongoing | 8 weeks | 2–4 weeks |
| Stays in your life | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Psychiatric integrated | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wellness included | No | Yes | Sometimes |
In-network with most major plans
We work with most major insurance plans — Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Anthem BCBS, Medicare. Benefits verified before you begin, at no cost to you. Flexible self-pay options also available.
Verify my benefits →Ready to start?
A care coordinator will respond the same business day. No commitment. HIPAA-secure intake.