The right addiction treatment center offers the programs and levels of care that people need. At Santé Center for Healing, we provide a wide range of services, including an intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Argyle, TX, where clients step down from residential level of care or step up from outpatient services.
What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?
Intensive outpatient programming offers more clinical support than an outpatient program without requiring someone to live at a facility, as they would for residential treatment. With fewer hours of therapy than a higher level of care, clients have the ability to work, attend school, and engage in other daily life tasks. Santé Center for Healing’s IOP provides clients with at least 10 hours of therapeutic support per week.
Intensive Outpatient
What Does Our Intensive Outpatient Program Include?
9+ hours of group therapy weekly
Weekly sessions with a primary therapist
Psychodrama and ropes courses
Niche peer groups for better connections
Day or evening schedules
Our IOP offers 9+ hours of group therapy led by Master’s-level clinicians in addition to a minimum of 1+ hour(s) of individual therapy per week. Group therapy consists of process sessions, psychoeducation, and activities and discussions to engage clients in recovery work intended to propel them into early recovery and beyond. Individual therapy sessions are tailored to each client’s specific needs while engaging in deeper trauma processing.
We know that each person’s addiction and recovery process is different. That’s why we take individualized care seriously. Every client’s assignments, time in treatment, and clinical work will look different from those of their peers in treatment.
“The heart of our IOP, and just the heart of what we do at Santé in general, is really looking at the human in front of us. Our mission is (finding) some ways to support and provide resources and individualized care for people so that they can live their best lives.”
– Meredith Sims, MS, LPC, NCC, Director of Outpatient Services
How Long Is IOP Treatment at Santé Center for Healing?
While our program can be completed in 16 weeks, some clients need additional time in IOP. Each person’s recovery process looks different, and Santé accommodates clients who need extra time to complete the program. Over 16+ formative weeks, clients will go through four phases of treatment. They’ll work on a variety of addiction and mental health-related topics, engage in trauma processing, learn new skills, and complete assignments given by therapists.
“This is a beautiful treatment center. They treat everyone with respect and are friendly. Santé’s landscape has a getaway feel to it. It has long scenic walking paths across the street from a country club. I would highly recommend Santé to anyone searching for real treatment.” – Santé Alumni
Phases of Santé Center’s IOP
Recovery is a journey that happens in stages. Our intensive outpatient program is designed to meet you where you are and help you build the tools, insight, and support needed to grow towards long-term recovery.
Each phase in our IOP includes clear goals, specific focus areas, and ongoing evaluation by your unique treatment team. We’ll work closely with you to individualize your care, provide feedback, and help you transition through early and continued recovery.
Phase one (4 week minimum)
Meets on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Phase one is about finding your footing. You’ll focus on stabilizing, increasing your honesty about your challenges, and learning the basic skills needed to navigate early recovery. Our priority is your safety, your willingness to engage, and building trust with yourself, your peers, and your treatment team.
Phase two (4 week minimum)
Meets on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Phase two will help you gain insight and build stronger coping tools. You’ll deepen your emotional awareness and begin to understand how your past, current thoughts, and deep-seated beliefs affect your behavior. You will also strengthen the recovery routines you began developing in the first IOP phase.
Phase three (4 week minimum)
Meets on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Phase three gives you space to start putting your new insights into action. You’ll begin reshaping your identity, clarifying your values, and consistently practicing new behaviors, both in and out of our therapeutic group and individual counseling setting. You will also start preparing for life after IOP by strengthening your support systems.
Phase four (4 week minimum)
Meets on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Phase four focuses on maintaining momentum while beginning to transition into life outside of structured treatment. You’ll build confidence in your independence, strengthen your support network, and finalize your plan for long-term recovery.
What We Expect of You During IOP Treatment
- Attend group three times per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays); absences must be approved by the treatment team in advance.
- Arrive on time and actively participate.
- Comply with urine drug screenings (UDS) prior to each group and any other UDS or breathalyzer at random or with probable cause.
- Attend weekly individual therapy sessions with your primary therapist.
- Engage in peer recovery support groups (12-Step, SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma, etc.).
- Complete assignments based on your treatment goals and clinical needs.
The support you need that fits your schedule.
What Does a Typical Week Look Like in Santé’s IOP?
Most days during the intensive outpatient program, you’ll be attending group therapy. Once a week, you’ll meet with your primary therapist for an individual session, too.
Types of Group Therapy in Our IOP
Rotating, specialized breakout groups are offered to create a truly individualized approach to treatment. We cover common issues our clients face and create opportunities where they can process different parts of the impact addiction has had on their identity. Within our IOP, we thoughtfully stagger the schedule of process groups and special topics so that clients can attend all the sessions that are meaningful to them.
Process Groups
- Men’s group
- Women’s group
- LGBTQ+ group
- Cultural diversity group
- Divorced individuals group
- Parents group
Special Topics
- Relationships & boundaries
- CBT/DBT skills
- Types of recovery meetings
- Shame & shame resilience
- Values
- Loneliness & isolation
- Identity
- Self-care & grounding techniques
- Communication
- Sober fun
- Trauma responses
- Gratitude
- Goal-setting
- Anger
- Spirituality
- Emotions
- Vulnerability
- Resentments & accountability
- Relapse prevention & triggers
- Nutrition & healthy living
- Family systems & roles
- Community-building
- Grief
- Control
Other Groups
- Psychodrama
- Compulsive sexual behaviors
- Phoenix group
Santé Center for Healing Can Provide Intensive Outpatient Treatment
When you’re looking for an intensive outpatient program (IOP) near Dallas, TX, you have plenty of choices, sparking the question, “Which do I choose for myself or my loved one?” At Santé, we believe that our individualized treatment approach, ability to offer clients the amount of time they need in the program, in addition to our sustained history of treating addiction and intense passion for innovation in our treatment approaches, creates an excellent fit for most clients. Two of the more unique features for our intensive outpatient program are the inclusion of psychodrama and ropes course.
Beyond our intensive outpatient treatment program, Santé Center for Healing offers several unique services. Our staff members work with you to provide a one-of-a-kind experience that you can’t get anywhere else. Some of the recovery services that you may access across Santé Center for Healing’s recovery continuum of care include:
- Licensed assessments
- Medical detox
- Residential
- Intensive outpatient
- Family programming
- Individual therapy & medication management
- Alumni support
Call to Start IOP Treatment in the DFW Area
Don’t just give up if standard outpatient rehab didn’t work for you. Take better control of your life through our intensive outpatient program. Reach out to our Master’s-level admissions counselors or complete the form below.