Lakeside Behavioral Health’s Virtual IOP provides structured group therapy for adults in Missouri and Illinois struggling with ptsd. Our CARF-accredited program meets 3 days per week via telehealth, combining clinical-level treatment with the peer support that individual therapy alone cannot provide.
How Virtual IOP Treats PTSD
The Virtual IOP addresses PTSD through therapist-led group sessions incorporating trauma-informed care principles, cognitive processing techniques, and skills-based interventions. Group therapy reduces the isolation and shame that accompany PTSD.
What the program includes:
- Trauma-informed group therapy 3 days per week
- Cognitive processing techniques for trauma-related thought patterns
- Emotional regulation and distress tolerance skill-building
- Gradual reduction of avoidance behaviors
- Peer connection with others who understand trauma
- Telehealth format allows participation from a safe, familiar environment
Signs Virtual IOP May Be Right for Your PTSD
Consider IOP if:
- Individual therapy alone has not provided sufficient support
- Isolation and avoidance have become primary barriers to recovery
- You would benefit from connecting with others who understand trauma
- PTSD symptoms interfere with work, relationships, or daily routines
- You are a military service member or veteran seeking structured group support
What to Expect During Virtual IOP at Lakeside
Your treatment process:
- One-on-one intake session to assess symptoms and prepare you for group
- Group sessions via secure video on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- 6-week program (adjustable based on clinical need)
- Progress monitoring and coordination with any prescribing providers
- Step-down plan upon completion (typically weekly individual therapy)
No medical leave is required. FMLA and short-term disability documentation available if clinically indicated.
Why Choose Lakeside Behavioral Health
Lakeside’s CARF-accredited Virtual IOP has served patients since 2018.
Key advantages:
- TRICARE-accepted provider with experience treating military trauma
- O’Fallon, IL location serves Scott Air Force Base community
- Virtual format extends access throughout Missouri and Illinois
- Licensed therapists trained in trauma-informed group facilitation
- Integrated care: IOP + psychiatry + individual therapy + TMS
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