Question 1

How does VIOP work?

Accepted Answer

The client VIOP commitment is a total of 12 possible hours of programming, including 9 groups and 2 sessions consisting of individual and family therapy. In the case of an eating disorder diagnosis, there will be 1 session each week of Medical Nutrition Therapy with one of our Registered Dietitians (RD's). Clients sign on to our HIPAA-compliant video portal for three, 3-hour blocks per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays using links emailed from our system. The individual and family therapy sessions are usually scheduled outside of these blocks, as are Caregiver Webinars and any sessions required for an eating disorder diagnosis (including sessions with RD's and the Caregiver Nutrition Group). Clients share first names only during groups and thereby create a safe, confidential space to recover. We are able to serve individuals all over CA due to our virtual programming, however, those who live near one of our three office locations have the option of attending 1 weekly individual and 1 weekly family therapy session in person (all groups and RD sessions are virtual).

Question 2

How long will treatment last?

Accepted Answer

The average length of stay in VIOP is 8 weeks. This period may be longer for patients with multiple presenting problems.

Question 3

How are caregivers involved?

Accepted Answer

We believe that parents know their adolescent and adult children best and can become the primary agents of change in their lives. We are committed to educating caregivers about how to best support loved ones with anxiety-based disorders.  Caregiver programming is included in the cost of VIOP and involves 1 weekly family therapy session and 1 weekly Caregiver Support Webinar offered by the Clinical Director Dr. Andrea Kulberg. If the client has an eating disorder, additional sessions will be required for clients and Caregivers including 1 weekly session with a Registered Dietitian and 1 weekly Caregiver Nutrition Group.

Question 4

Who is appropriate for VIOP?

Accepted Answer

For Anxiety: Individuals whose primary problem is an anxiety disorder (Generalized Anxiety, Panic, Social Phobia, OCD, BDD, PTSD or school refusal), and who are free of safety issues (active self-harm, suicidal ideation, severely low body weight or abnormal labs/vitals).  For Eating Disorders: Individuals whose primary problem is an eating disorder (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, or Other Specified Eating Disorder), and who are free of safety issues (active self-harm, suicidal ideation or severely low body weight).

Question 5

How will I pay?

Accepted Answer

At present, we are contracted with Kaiser for VIOP and are in the process of establishing contracts with additional insurance companies. However, we are often able to establish single-case agreements with insurance on a case by case basis. Please inquire at (805) 705-0614 to discuss payment prior to admission.

Virtual Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Adolescents

3:30PM - 6:30PM

Individualized, expert treatment for anxiety-based disorders