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Outpatient program · San Rafael

A lighter rhythm of support, built for steady ground.

Our Outpatient Program (OP) offers weekly therapy and check-ins for clients who’ve already built a foundation in recovery and are ready to carry more of daily life on their own — with support still close by.

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Is this the right fit

OP is often the right fit once you’re past the earliest, most unstable stretch of recovery.

What to expect

OP keeps the clinical relationship going without the time commitment of IOP.

Weekly individual therapy

Ongoing one-on-one sessions with your therapist to keep working through what matters.

Weekly or biweekly group

A smaller time commitment while still staying connected to peers in recovery.

Medication support coordination

We coordinate with prescribing providers when medication is part of your plan.

Check-ins and accountability

Regular touchpoints that catch small issues before they become big ones.

Flexible scheduling

Sessions built around work, school, and family commitments.

A clear path to Aftercare

A natural bridge into our ongoing Aftercare and alumni community when you’re ready.

Why step down to OP

Less structure doesn’t mean less support

Stepping down from IOP to OP isn’t about being "done" — it’s about matching the intensity of care to where you actually are. OP keeps the same clinical relationship and accountability in place, just at a pace that leaves more room for the rest of your life.

Many clients start in OP directly, without going through IOP first, particularly if they’re coming to us with a milder concern or already have strong support in place. Your first assessment will help determine which program actually fits.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What clients most often want to know before starting our Outpatient Program.

No. Some clients start directly in OP if a lighter level of care fits their situation from the beginning; others step down into OP after completing IOP. Your assessment will help determine the right starting point.

OP typically involves weekly individual therapy and a weekly or biweekly group session — a lighter schedule than IOP, designed to fit around work, school, or caregiving.

Most major insurance plans cover outpatient therapy, and we verify your specific benefits before your first session so there are no surprises.

We coordinate closely with prescribing providers when medication is part of a client’s plan, whether that provider is inside or outside our program.

Care isn’t one-directional. If your care team sees that you need more structure, they’ll talk with you about stepping back up to IOP rather than waiting for things to get harder.

Length of time varies by person and is reviewed regularly with your therapist — OP is meant to be a supportive bridge, not an open-ended commitment.

Ready to talk it through?