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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Scottsdale, AZ

If you’re navigating addiction, mental health challenges, or both — and need structured, professional care while continuing your daily life — Rising Phoenix’s Intensive Outpatient Program in North Scottsdale may be the right fit.
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Our IOP Program

Our IOP is designed to provide the clinical depth of a structured treatment setting without requiring you to step away from work, family, or home.

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  • 3–5 group therapy sessions a week
  • Weekly individual therapy
  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  • Case management
  • Family/couples therapy
  • 8–12 weeks
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What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

An Intensive Outpatient Program is a structured, clinician-led treatment program that meets multiple times per week — sitting between traditional weekly outpatient therapy and a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), which meets five days a week for five or more hours per day. IOP is often the right fit for people who:

  • Have completed inpatient or PHP treatment and are stepping down to a lower intensity
  • Need more support than weekly therapy can provide but don’t require a residential or full-day program
  • Are managing a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both — and are stable enough to live at home
  • Want to maintain work or school obligations while receiving consistent clinical care
  • Are in early recovery and need accountability, community, and clinical oversight to stay on track
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What Does IOP at Rising Phoenix Look Like?

Our IOP typically runs three to five days per week, with sessions lasting three hours, built to accommodate working professionals and those with family responsibilities.

Group Therapy

Structured, clinician-facilitated sessions covering relapse prevention, coping skills, emotion regulation, trauma processing, and interpersonal effectiveness, alongside the experience of recovery with others who understand.

Individual Therapy

Weekly one-on-one sessions going deeper into personal history, treatment goals, family dynamics, and any co-occurring mental health conditions.

Case Management

Coordinating care and addressing practical barriers to treatment such as housing, employment, or legal matters.

Psychiatric Services

Evaluations and ongoing medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) for opioid or alcohol dependence.

Wellness Programming

Yoga, nutrition guidance, and mindfulness-based practices, because physical wellbeing and recovery are not separate pursuits.
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The Therapies We Use

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

The most widely researched therapy for addiction and mental health, helping identify and change the thoughts and patterns that drive unhealthy behavior.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Especially effective for emotional dysregulation, trauma, and borderline personality features, teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

A newer, evidence-based trauma therapy using eye movements and imagery rescripting, often producing relief in a shorter timeframe without requiring in-depth recounting of traumatic events.

Somatic Experiencing (SE)

A body-focused approach to trauma and stress, particularly effective for clients whose trauma has manifested as physical symptoms or chronic stress.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change, especially useful early in treatment.

Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR)

For opioid or alcohol use disorder, integrating FDA-approved medications with clinical therapy to improve outcomes and reduce relapse risk.
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Who Is a Good Candidate for IOP?

IOP works best for people who are medically stable, have a safe living situation, and are motivated to engage in structured treatment. It’s typically not the right starting point for someone who needs medical detox, is in active crisis, or requires 24-hour supervision.

If you’re unsure whether IOP is right, our admissions team can often help you figure it out in a single call — and will give an honest recommendation even if it means referring you elsewhere.

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IOP as a Step-Down from PHP or Inpatient

Many clients come to our IOP after completing a higher level of care — our own PHP or an inpatient program elsewhere. IOP provides structure, clinical support, and community during that vulnerable transition, significantly reducing relapse risk. If you’re being discharged from an inpatient facility, hospital, or residential program, our team can typically coordinate a same-week intake.

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What Happens After IOP?

Depending on where you are in recovery, next steps may include:

  • Stepping down to our Outpatient Program (OP), with weekly individual and group therapy
  • Continuing individual therapy and psychiatric medication management
  • Participating in community recovery support (peer groups, 12-step or non-12-step programs)
  • Family therapy and couples counseling


Your clinical team helps develop a continuing care plan as part of your IOP discharge, so there’s no moment where treatment simply ends with nothing in place.

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Insurance and Cost

Rising Phoenix is in-network with most major insurance providers. Most commercial insurance plans, including employer-sponsored plans, cover IOP treatment for mental health and substance use disorders under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.

We offer free insurance verification before your first appointment, typically completed within one business day. We also work with clients paying privately and can discuss financing options.

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Frequently Asked Questions About IOP

01. How long does IOP last?
Rising Phoenix’s IOP typically runs 8 to 12 weeks, depending on individual progress, treatment goals, and clinical recommendation. Length of stay is determined clinically, not by a fixed calendar.
Yes. IOP is specifically designed for people who need to maintain daily responsibilities, with morning, afternoon, or evening session availability.
PHP is more intensive — typically five days per week, 20+ hours weekly. IOP typically meets three to five days per week for three hours per session. PHP suits people who need near-residential support without staying overnight; IOP suits those who are more stable.
If you’re physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, medical detox is typically required first, since withdrawal from these substances can be medically dangerous. Our admissions team can help coordinate this if needed.
Most major insurance plans cover IOP for both substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Call our admissions team for a free, confidential verification.
Our clinical team is trained to identify and respond to acute mental health situations. If a client’s needs exceed what IOP can safely address, we’ll work with the client and their support system to arrange a higher level of care immediately.
Yes. All treatment is protected by HIPAA and federal confidentiality laws (42 CFR Part 2 for substance use). Nothing about your participation can be disclosed without your written consent, with narrow exceptions for imminent safety concerns.
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A Clear Path Forward

Our simple, well-defined process ensures client feel safe and supported from the moment they first contact us to the moment they step through our doors.

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Reach Out

Fill out our online form or call our admissions specialist.

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Schedule a Call

Our team will schedule a time to go over your needs and questions.

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Verify Insurance

We accept most major insurance and verification is a simple.

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Our expert team will create a customized plan for your needs.

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Our Location

21803 N Scottsdale Rd Bldg A, Unit 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Our Phone

(480) 589-0895

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