Lakeside Behavioral Health’s Virtual IOP offers structured, therapist-led group treatment for adults managing anxiety disorders in Missouri and Illinois. Our telehealth program provides practical tools and peer support to regain control over anxious thoughts without stepping away from daily responsibilities.
How Virtual IOP Treats Anxiety
The Virtual IOP uses evidence-based CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, and skills-based group work to address anxiety at its source.
What the program covers:
- Identify thought patterns that fuel anxiety (catastrophizing, worst-case thinking)
- Challenge avoidance behaviors through gradual exposure within group activities
- Build distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills
- Practice interpersonal effectiveness in a supported group setting
- Develop practical tools for managing high-pressure professional environments
Sessions run 3 days per week via telehealth for approximately 6 weeks. The group setting provides accountability and real-time social interaction with therapeutic support.
Signs Virtual IOP May Be Right for Your Anxiety
Consider IOP if:
- Anxiety significantly affects your work performance, relationships, or daily functioning
- Weekly individual therapy has not been sufficient to manage your symptoms
- You are avoiding professional or social situations due to fear
- You need a step up in care without the disruption of inpatient treatment
- You would benefit from peer connection and group accountability
IOP is not a replacement for individual therapy. Many patients continue weekly therapy sessions alongside the program.
What to Expect During Virtual IOP at Lakeside
Your treatment process:
- Private intake session to discuss anxiety symptoms, triggers, and goals
- Group sessions via secure video on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- Join from home, office, or any private location
- No medical leave required (FMLA documentation available if needed)
- Therapist tracks progress and coordinates with any prescribing providers
The group setting offers a unique advantage: practicing new skills in real-time social interaction builds confidence that transfers to work and personal relationships.
Why Choose Lakeside Behavioral Health
Lakeside’s CARF-accredited Virtual IOP has served patients in Missouri and Illinois since 2018, specializing in working professionals who need flexible, effective support.
What Lakeside offers:
- CARF-accredited program (national quality standard)
- Telehealth access from anywhere in Missouri or Illinois
- Full spectrum of anxiety treatment: IOP + individual therapy + psychiatry + TMS
- Insurance authorization handled before treatment begins
- TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial plans accepted
Call 314-916-3027 to schedule your intake.
Take the Next Step
Reach out and our team will walk you through evaluation, scheduling, and insurance verification. In-person care is available in St. Louis and O'Fallon. Virtual therapy and IOP extend throughout Missouri and Illinois.
- CARF Accredited
- Most major insurance accepted
- In-person and virtual appointments
- Adult psychiatry, therapy, IOP, and TMS