Intensive Outpatient Programming

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAMMING

ROOTED • RESOURCED • RESILIENT

At Growth Minded Counseling & Consulting, we believe meaningful growth begins with understanding, connection, and the right support. Our Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide compassionate, individualized mental health care for adults, teens, and tweens who need more support than traditional weekly therapy.

Through evidence-based treatment, experiential learning, and supportive group experiences, we help participants build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and develop greater emotional well-being. Our specialized programs offer opportunities for healing, resilience, and lasting growth.

Understanding Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)

Learn more about Intensive Outpatient Programs, how they work, and who may benefit from this level of care. This video provides a general overview of IOP and how structured therapeutic support can help individuals work toward improved mental health and well-being.

Three distinctive tracks for our Intensive Outpatient Programs

ROOTED: Navigating Complex Trauma with Attachment-Informed Trauma Healing

This track focuses on attachment-informed emotional repair and trauma healing through Schema Therapy, with DBT, CBT, EMDR-informed interventions and other skills to support safety, connection, and coping.

RESOURCED: Building Skills and Resilience After Trauma

This track supports trauma-focused care by building emotion regulation, internal resources, self-awareness, and coping skills through DBT, CBT, values-based work, and experiential techniques such as art, music, and mindfulness-based processing.

RESILIENT: Cultivating Overall Mental Wellness with Skills and Support

This track focuses on DBT skills and resourcing to support emotional stability, life satisfaction, and overall psychosocial functioning through individualized assessment, CBT, DBT, and real-life coping skills.

Current Programming

ROOTED - Adult Complex Trauma IOP

A trauma-focused program using Schema Therapy, EMDR, and attachment-informed approaches to help adults process trauma, understand longstanding patterns, and build healthier relationships.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM–12:15 PM - Location: West Chester, PA

RESOURCED- Adult Trauma & DBT-Informed IOP

A skills-based trauma recovery program combining DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and experiential therapies to strengthen emotional regulation, self-awareness, and coping strategies.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 9:30–11:45 AM - Location: Devon, PA

WOMEN'S RESILIENT- Women's Wellness IOP

A supportive program designed to help women navigate emotional challenges, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and build resilience through evidence-based skills and group connection.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 6:30–8:45 PM - Location: Devon, PA

TEEN RESILIENT- Adolescent IOP

An after-school program for teens ages 14–18 that supports emotional regulation, healthy relationships, coping skills, and self-confidence through evidence-based therapy and experiential activities.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 3:30–5:45 PM - Location: Devon, PA

TWEEN RESILIENT- Tween IOP

An age-appropriate after-school program for tweens ages 11–14 that focuses on managing emotions, building social skills, developing healthy coping strategies, and strengthening confidence in a supportive group setting.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 3:30–5:45 PM - Location: Devon, PA

Our IOP is currently in-network with Highmark, Aetna, Optum, IBX, Allied Trade, and Quest.
In addition, we can discuss private pay and sliding scale options.

All program tracks take place in person at our West Chester location and Devon locations.

Each IOP track has specific start and end times, and will be discussed with you upon intake.

Program Days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The IOP programs consist of a 15 min
check-in and mindfulness exercise to start, followed by two separate one-hour group sessions.
The total program day is two hours and 15 minutes.

Program services are not provided on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day (January 1) - Memorial Day (May - varies) - Independence Day (July 4)

Labor Day (September - varies) - Thanksgiving Day (November - varies) - Christmas Day (December 25)

Any other changes to the schedule will be clearly posted by program staff.

Intensive Outpatient Program Staff

Cara J. Dixon, LPC, NCC

Founder & CEO

Why Growth Minded IOP?

Our collaborative IOP treatment team combines clinical expertise, specialized therapies, and coordinated care to support each participant's individual needs, well-being, and treatment goals
In-person programs offer a warm, welcoming space for connection, healing, and personal growth
Highly trained staff in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Schema Therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Programs and curriculum developed by Advanced Level Schema Therapists and EMDR Certified Therapists and Consultants
Experiential activities developed by certified Art and Music Therapists

What is EMDR and Schema Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-researched, highly effective psychotherapy for trauma and related concerns. You can also explore detailed information at EMDRIA.org. Watch this short video to learn more. Viewer discretion advised: the video includes visual reenactments of traumatic events.
Schema Therapy is an integrative, evidence-based approach that helps heal deep emotional patterns rooted in trauma and attachment wounds. Learn more at the Schema Therapy Institute