Find structured, compassionate support for depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, with programs available in Chicago Loop, Evanston, Arlington Heights, and online.
When weekly therapy isn’t enough, but inpatient care isn’t necessary, Clarity Clinic’s Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs offer a flexible middle ground. Whether you’re looking for in-person care or virtual support, we offer multiple program options tailored by age, schedule, and need.
Our PHP and IOP programs provide evidence-based therapy, psychiatry, and personalized support to help individuals stabilize and heal while continuing daily routines. With immediate openings and small group sizes, we make high-quality mental health care more accessible than ever.
These programs might be a good fit if:
Choose from our specialized PHP and IOP tracks below:
We understand how personal and vulnerable this process can feel. That’s why we’ve built our programs around individualized care, connection, and compassion.
At Clarity Clinic, we believe effective treatment should be measured by meaningful clinical improvement, not just participation or program completion. While many PHP and IOP programs across the behavioral health field rely on operational markers such as attendance, length of stay, or discharge rates, these metrics don’t always reflect whether a patient is truly feeling better or safer.
Across the industry, reported improvement rates often fall within the 50–70% range and are frequently cited without consistent use of standardized symptom measures. At Clarity Clinic, we take a more rigorous approach. Success in our PHP and IOP programs is defined by validated clinical improvement and reduction in risk, measured through evidence-based tools rather than program completion alone.
In 2025, 81% of patients enrolled in our Adult PHP and IOP programs demonstrated clinically significant improvement in the symptoms that brought them to treatment, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and related mood concerns. Improvement was measured using validated clinical tools, including the PHQ-9 and GAD-7, which are widely used by mental health professionals to assess symptom severity and treatment response.
These outcomes place Clarity Clinic at or above commonly reported industry benchmarks, while holding our programs to a higher clinical standard. Most importantly, they reflect our commitment to helping patients feel safer, more stable, and better equipped to continue their recovery, without requiring hospitalization.
"I came to IOP because I was having thoughts of hurting myself and unmanageable anxiety, with panic attacks almost daily and self-harm several days a week. The distress tolerance skills have been really helpful in settling my nervous system and bringing my emotional intensity down. I’ve been able to make active choices toward creating a life I want to be living. Taking this time to focus on myself, reflect on my values, and learn skills to handle intense emotions has been immensely helpful for me."
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- Anonymous IOP Patient
"I came to IOP at Clarity Clinic through a physician referral after struggling with passive suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression. I lacked structure and needed support. Learning DBT skills like FAST, GIVE, STOP, and PLEASE helped me radically accept myself and push for change. Building a routine around these tools gave me a sense of identity again - my spark is coming back. This program is well-structured, inclusive, and truly builds a sense of community. It’s been a worthwhile experience."
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- Sean: IOP Patient
Clarity Clinic's PHP and IOP programs are in-network with the following PPO plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare (UHC). We also accept select HMO plans from BCBS and Cigna, but a referral and prior authorization are needed before starting care.
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