Traditional Outpatient Therapy or Counseling

This is the most common and familiar form of mental health care. Individuals meet with a counselor, therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist on a weekly to monthly basis. Medication may be prescribed, especially if a psychiatrist is involved, though it is not always part of the treatment. 

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

IOP offers a higher level of support than traditional therapy, involving several hours of treatment per day, multiple days a week. Clients typically engage in both group and individual therapy. Despite the increased intensity, IOP remains outpatient, meaning there is no overnight stay.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) / Day Treatment

PHP, also known as day treatment, provides more intensive care than IOP. Clients often attend therapy for most of the day, several days a week. Like IOP, this level does not involve overnight stays, but it demands a greater time commitment. 

Inpatient Care

This is the most intensive level of treatment, requiring individuals to stay overnight at a facility. Inpatient care is usually short-term and focused on stabilizing acute or crisis situations, rather than addressing long-term or underlying issues. Discharge typically occurs once the individual is stabilized, often influenced by insurance limitations.