Clear’s Mental Health Outpatient Program specializes in assessing and treating mental health conditions as well as grief, loneliness and burnout through a trauma-informed, self-empowering lens. Our expert therapeutic and clinical team takes a comprehensive and individualized approach to helping you heal holistically, by integrating mental health education, evidence-based individual and group therapy, and experiential wellness groups.
Our Licensed And Credentialed Clinical Mental Health Experts
Dr. Martha Koo, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Martha Koo, M.D.
Medical Director
Caitlin Artiaga, LMFT
Mental Health Clinical Director
Caitlin Artiaga, LMFT
Mental Health Clinical Director
Christine Callier, AMFT
Program Director – South Bay
Christine Callier, AMFT
Program Director – South Bay
Ben Peck, AMFT
Program Director – Los Angeles
Ben Peck, AMFT
Program Director – Los Angeles
Our Mental Health Facilities
Manhattan Beach
Los Angeles
Redondo Beach
Manhattan Beach
Signs that You or a Loved One May Benefit from Mental Health Outpatient Treatment
Clear’s mental health outpatient programs are best for those who need more support than weekly therapy in order to fully address their mental health and thrive. Outpatient treatment may be the best fit for you or a loved one, if experiencing:
- Thoughts, emotions or behaviors that are affecting your relationships, your work or your sense of well-being
- Prolonged feelings of sadness or chronic stress
- Difficulty coping with major life transitions
- Codependency or other challenges in interpersonal relationships
- Grief, bereavement or loss
- Anxiety related to work, occupational burnout or difficulty sustaining work-life balance
- Prolonged academic or professional difficulty
- Declining motivation or difficulty concentrating and making decisions
- Isolation or withdrawal from friends or activities once enjoyed
- Feelings of apathy, hopelessness, helplessness or depression
- Hallucinations or delusions
- Disordered eating or thoughts of hurting yourself or others
- Compassion fatigue, caregiver or parental burnout
- Insufficient improvement with weekly therapy
Mental health outpatient treatment can address the root causes of these issues before any emotional, physical, professional, or financial repercussions worsen. Although mental health conditions are highly treatable, many go a long time between noticing symptoms and receiving adequate support. Timely treatment help can make a big difference.
About Clear’s Virtual Mental Health IOP
If you are seeking mental health support but are limited by schedule, transportation, geography, or time constraints, you can participate in our virtual IOP. Clear Behavioral Health’s virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides an ongoing, comprehensive support system to help adults and professionals struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout and other mental health challenges. Our virtual mental health program grants all Californians remote access to mental health treatment when they need it.
At Clear, we’re proud to offer daytime and evening tracks for our virtual IOP clients to make prioritizing your mental health as easy as possible. Additionally, our care team can guide you through your options for taking a paid or unpaid mental health leave of absence from work, if you need extra time and space to focus on your wellbeing. Not to mention, we handle all of the paperwork.
What Else to Expect in Clear’s Mental Health Outpatient Programs
Clear Behavioral Health’s outpatient programs use a comprehensive approach. Each level of care includes a combination of evidence-based modalities including:
- Group therapy sessions to provide a sense of community, promote self-regulation, and establish a support network of peers
- Individual therapy to support continued healing from underlying issues, gain insight and set goals
- Counseling to build skills for navigating transition and creating positive change
- Coping skills to reduce emotional overwhelm, manage stress and enhance mood
- Psychiatry care and medication management throughout the program as needed
- Alumni programming and aftercare planning to facilitate long-term healing and support that extends beyond discharge
- Confidentiality to prevent any disclosure of information related to treatment without consent and full release by the client
- Medical leave or disability documentation is provided to all those who qualify
Conditions We Treat
Frequently Asked Questions
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If I join the mental health program, will I be in groups with clients who struggle with addiction?
At Clear, we offer individualized tracks for dual diagnosis, primary mental health, and adolescent treatment to ensure specialized care. We also offer age-specific tracks for teens, young adults and adults and professionals. This means our clients benefit from a supportive community of peers overcoming similar challenges.
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How do I determine what type of treatment is best?
Our expert admissions team is standing by to provide private and confidential answers to your questions, and help you determine which level of care is best for your unique health goals and needs.
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What about insurance?
At Clear Behavioral Health, we understand that when people seek mental health treatment, cost is an important factor. That’s why we are proud to be in-network with most commercial Insurance plans. Though individual policies and coverage vary, it’s important to our team that each client has full cost transparency before starting treatment.
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How does mental health outpatient treatment work?
In Clear’s outpatient program, clients typically have a structured daily schedule that includes individual and group therapy sessions, experiential modalities, and dedicated time to focus on life skills. Most of our in-person clients start at the PHP level of care and participate in therapeutic programming 5 days a week for 6 hours a day. After PHP, clients step down into IOP or virtual IOP and participate 3 to 5 days a week for 3 hours a day before transitioning back into an independent lifestyle. All levels of care include a variety of evidence-based modalities to ensure the highest potential for success.
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Is therapy and outpatient programming the same thing?
Mental health outpatient treatment includes therapy and much, much more. Clear’s mental health PHP, IOP and virtual IOP provide a wide range of therapeutic and experiential experiences including individual therapy, group therapy and counseling in a supportive community of others on the healing journey.
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What does the treatment team at Clear look like?
Each client’s treatment team includes an individual therapist, experiential practitioners, credentialed group facilitators, medical experts such as doctors and psychiatric nurse practitioners, and a counselor dedicated to developing a life skills and an after-care plan following treatment.
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When can I start?
Clear Behavioral Health offers rolling admissions to ensure we can get our clients the help they need as quickly as possible. Our admissions process is rapid, typically 24-72 hours, and our centers offer safety, comfort and natural beauty, allowing clients to heal within a tranquil and supportive setting.
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Can I schedule a tour?
Yes, we love showing off our centers! Contact our team by phone and we can arrange a day and time that works best with your schedule.
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How does the admissions process work?
Our admissions team is always available to ensure prospective clients remain informed and comfortable during the admission process. We know how important it is for those seeking help to understand their treatment and coverage options. Once you call our admissions team, they will guide you through the intake process, which includes insurance verification and a complimentary assessment to assist you with placement into the most appropriate program. If you decide Clear is the right fit, the next step is logistical planning for your intake date and first day of treatment.
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