OCD x DBT IOP Program

In partnership with The OCD & Anxiety Center

Our 3- 5 day a week, 14-week Adherent DBT IOP is dedicated to individuals struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and incorporates evidence-based Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) within a comprehensive DBT framework. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. In-person and virtual options are available.

Currently offered for Adults & Adolescents. All OCD Groups are Gender Affirming.

A Focused IOP for OCD

The OCD Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Recovery DBT is designed for individuals whose intrusive thoughts, fears, and compulsive behaviors are interfering with daily life. OCD goes far beyond visible rituals. It often involves distressing, unwanted thoughts and urges that drive behaviors meant to reduce anxiety,

but instead keep the cycle going.

Our program helps clients understand OCD at its core and learn how to respond differently to intrusive thoughts without engaging in compulsions or avoidance. Through a structured, evidence-based approach, clients build the skills needed to tolerate uncertainty, reduce distress, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

About Our Partner:
The OCD & Anxiety Center

Recovery DBT has partnered with The Anxiety & OCD Center to ensure our OCD Intensive Outpatient Program is developed in the highest standard of evidence-based care for obsessive-compulsive disorder and related anxiety conditions.

Specialty Practice

Dedicated exclusively to the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.

Expert Team

Clinical team with decades of combined experience in gold-standard interventions.

Evidence-Based

Specializing in CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) treatments.

Recovery DBT's IOP Structure

A comprehensive, integrated approach designed to support meaningful, sustainable progress.

Three - Five Days of Group Therapy

Our OCD IOP or PHP program includes three – five days of group therapy per week and is designed to support individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder and related anxiety conditions. The program integrates evidence-based DBT skills with gold-standard OCD treatment approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Both in-person and virtual options are available.

Clients build core DBT skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and reduce compulsive urges while actively learning how to face obsessions, uncertainty, and anxiety without engaging in rituals or avoidance. Mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness are woven throughout the program to help clients relate differently to intrusive thoughts, strengthen relationships, and support long-term, values-driven behavior change.

Individual One-on-One Therapy

You’ll receive specialized OCD treatment through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). In collaboration with the DBT team, your therapist will also develop a personalized treatment plan to help you apply core DBT skills such as Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation, to real life situations.

You’ll work closely with our treatment team to develop a personalized treatment plan that targets the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns that maintain obsessive-compulsive disorder and related anxiety.

Psychiatric Support

As part of our comprehensive approach, clients in the OCD IOP will also have access to ongoing psychiatric support. Our psychiatric team works in close collaboration with your DBT therapist and OCD therapist.

Whether it’s assessing medication needs, managing symptoms, or providing regular check-ins, our goal is to support your mental wellness with thoughtful, individualized care that complements the therapeutic work you’re doing each week.

What is the cost of the program?

We know that every healing journey is unique, so your care plan should be too. The cost of the OCD IOP and PHP varies because we take the time to create a personalized program that meets your individual needs.
We work with most insurance providers and do our best to reduce any out-of-pocket expenses, so you can focus on what matters most: getting better.

We Work With Most Insurance Carriers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OCD IOP and PHP Program?

The OCD IOP and PHP are structured treatment programs designed for individuals whose OCD symptoms significantly interfere with daily life. The program combines Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, with DBT skills to help clients manage distress, regulate emotions, and reduce compulsive behaviors.

Who is a good fit for the OCD IOP or PHP?

This program is appropriate for adolescents and adults experiencing moderate to severe OCD or related anxiety conditions, especially when weekly therapy has not been enough. It is well-suited for individuals struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, avoidance, or difficulty tolerating uncertainty.

What does treatment look like during the program?

Clients attend group therapy four days per week and participate in structured ERP exercises alongside skills-based DBT groups. You then also receive individual therapy sessions as well over the course of the 14 weeks.

Is the program offered in person or virtually?

Yes. The OCD IOP is offered both in person and virtually, depending on clinical appropriateness and client location. Our team will help determine the best format to ensure effective treatment.

How is this program different from traditional talk therapy?

Unlike talk therapy, which often focuses on insight alone, the OCD IOP is action-oriented and skills-based. Clients actively practice ERP and DBT skills during treatment, helping them break the OCD cycle, reduce reliance on compulsions, and build lasting tools for long-term recovery.