At Brightside Counseling, we understand that healing takes more than a one-hour session each week. That’s why we offer two levels of structured, evidence-based care — our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) — for adolescents and teens who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy can provide. Our programs are designed to stabilize emotions, strengthen coping skills, and rebuild confidence through a combination of individual therapy, group therapy, family involvement, and psychiatric care — all in a safe, compassionate, and developmentally-appropriate setting.
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the highest level of outpatient mental health care available before inpatient hospitalization. It provides full-day, structured treatment — typically running Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM — while allowing clients to return home each evening. At Brightside, our PHP serves youth ages 12–16 who are experiencing significant symptoms of:
Our multidisciplinary team — including psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and behavioral health specialists — collaborates daily to help each client regulate emotions, build resilience, and transition back into school and daily life successfully.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a step down from PHP or an enhanced level of care for teens who need more than weekly therapy but less than full-day treatment. IOP clients typically attend 3–5 days per week for several hours each day, participating in structured group therapy, skill-building sessions, and family involvement. Our IOP helps youth who are:
Core IOP Features:
Morning (8:00–9:00 AM): Mindfulness & Check-In Circle Mid-Morning (9:00–11:45 AM): Group Therapy & Psychoeducation Lunch & Community Time (11:45–12:15 PM): Building positive peer connections Afternoon (12:15–2:45 PM): Skills Practice, Creative Arts, and Movement Reset Wrap-Up (3:00–3:30 PM): Reflection, goal-setting, and discharge check-out
Led by Dr. Jeffrey Simon, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and supported by our experienced therapists, nurses, and behavioral health staff, Brightside’s clinical team ensures every client receives personalized, compassionate care. We collaborate closely with schools, primary care providers, and families to create a unified support system.
Brightside Counseling’s PHP and IOP are designed for adolescents (ages 12–16) and their families seeking intensive, short-term support to regain stability, rebuild confidence, and return to daily life with improved emotional health. We welcome referrals from:
Parents seeking a higher level of care for their child
We are credentialed with most major insurance providers, including Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, Highmark, Optum, and Cigna, and our admissions team can help verify coverage quickly. To get started, families can call our intake department or submit an inquiry form. An intake specialist will contact you within 24 hours to begin the process.
At Brightside Counseling, we believe every young person deserves a chance to rebuild their mental wealth and rediscover hope. We’re here to walk beside you — one day, one skill, one moment at a time.
Questions about getting started? Send us a note and we’ll get back to you.