122 - Guest Expert - Ellen Herbert, LCSW - The Ins and Outs of Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) For Teens

Cast:
Dr. Tara Egan - host
Ellen Herbert, LCSW - guest expert

Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) right for your teen? What exactly is an IOP?

Our special guest expert this week helps us understand what Intensive Outpatient Programs look like for teens and shares some great information to educate parents about the process.


Ellen Herbert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is currently the Clinical Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program at Queen City Counseling, located in Charlotte, NC. She received her Bachelors in Psychology from Vanderbilt University, her Masters in Social Work from Winthrop University and has been practicing as a clinical social worker ever since. Throughout her career, she has worked primarily with adolescents and has held positions in outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services and partial hospitalization

Today Ellen is here to discuss the ins and outs of IOPs, or intensive outpatient programs. 

• What an IOP is? How is it different from outpatient therapy? How is it different from an inpatient program?
• What type of issues are addressed by IOP (substance use, eating disorders, etc)? How do these programs take into account developmental stage/age (for example, teenage vs adult)?
• There are many avenues for support and differing levels of care; how would a parent know what level of care is right for their teen?
• What benefits can a parent expect to see with an IOP Program for teens? Are there any risks or issues that parents should be mindful of?
• If you are a parent with a teen that needs support – where do you begin?

To learn more about Ellen Herbert  and her services: https://qc-counseling.com

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Edited by Christian Fox