Online therapy in Chicago
In Illinois, 403,000 adults have a serious mental illness.
In Illinois, 96% of Charlie Health clients with severe depression saw improvements in their symptoms.
What is IOP?
Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is a level of behavioral healthcare that is typically more structured and intensive than traditional weekly therapy.
The goal of IOP is to provide individuals with the support and treatment they need to manage their mental health issues and achieve lasting recovery, while still allowing them to maintain their daily routines and responsibilities.
Curated groups
By bringing people with similar mental health challenges together, we’re able to create group environments where clients can learn how to build connections and foster long-term healing.
Individual therapy
One-on-one connections are critical to the IOP model, which is why each client’s unique treatment plan includes a primary therapist for weekly individual sessions.
Family therapy
The #1 predictor of success in IOP is family involvement. Our virtual intensive outpatient program’s family therapy component teaches communication and coping skills to create a more supportive home environment both during and after treatment.
Who is IOP for?
People with ongoing mental health issues or in a mental health crisis
IOP is designed for individuals who need more treatment andsupport than can be provided through once-weekly therapy, but who do not require the level of care provided through residential or inpatient treatment.
The top mental health conditions we treat in Chicago
Life-saving mental health treatment when you need it most
People in crisis are struggling to find the mental health treatment they need. At Charlie Health, we’re creating serious, effective, and accessible solutions.
Our treatment programs, including our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), combine personalized care with peer connection to foster long-term healing.
Immediate Access
Get started with Charlie Health in as little as 24 hours
Flexible Scheduling
Morning, afternoon, and evening options on Mon-Sat
Exceptional Outcomes
Measured care to optimize the treatment experience
We proudly partner with many major insurance providers, including commercial and Medicaid
In their words
What our clients say
“I started to see a change in the way I think and the way I feel about myself.”
When I first started Charlie Health, I was at an all-time low. I didn’t love myself, and I didn’t see the point in living after being treated like nothing by my ex-girlfriend. After giving Charlie Health’s groups a try, I started to see a change in the way I think and the way I feel about myself. If it wasn’t for taking that risk and participating, I don’t know where I would be now.
—Charlie Health Alum
“My daughter was acting like herself again.”
I really didn’t know what to do for my daughter before Charlie Health. I’ve always felt I've been alone in this. I felt so helpless. Within the first week [of her starting Charlie Health], my daughter was acting like herself again. Charlie Health has given my daughter and me lifelong tools to navigate her anxiety and panic attacks. I’ve been blown away. I’m very impressed and very happy.
—Tasia C.
“I came out with more than I would have imagined.”
I came to Charlie Health to help manage my anxiety and depression. My goal wasn't to be completely cured in 9 weeks but at least to learn skills to help me function in life. My goal wasn't to learn to love myself and the things around me; instead, I wanted to tolerate myself and those around me. I entered Charlie Health with my mindset on the bare minimum, but I came out with more than I would have imagined. I have been able to attend school, shower, brush my teeth, and eat consistently for the past 2-3 months. Yes, I still have moments of breakdowns and moments of self-hatred, but I don't go back two steps but instead stay in the same place and ready myself before I continue to take a step forward. I haven't regressed but progressed, which is the most important thing. I have benefitted greatly by being a part of Charlie Health and am hopeful for the future.
—Aubrey W.
