Teen Intensive Outpatient Program NC

04/20/2026

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04/07/2026

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http://ncpsychologist.com

10/08/2025

Grace Beasley talks about skills we teach to teens in IOP

09/19/2025

Krippa Family Psychological & Wellness Services’ Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents across North Carolina—now enrolling and meeting afterschool at 4:00 PM. Groups run by Dr. Sarah Spade

Who it’s for

Teens (ages 11–18 (if still in High School) experiencing:

Anxiety, depression, or mood changes

School avoidance or social stress

Emotion regulation challenges, self-esteem concerns, or family conflict

Need for more than once-weekly therapy—without inpatient care

Self-harm
Suicidal Ideation
What teens (and families) can expect

Afterschool schedule at 4:00 PM to reduce school disruption

Evidence-based care: DBT-informed skills (mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness) CBT, Movement

Group therapy + individual support to build insight and real-life coping

Family involvement: parent DBT Skills group and regular check-ins to strengthen home routines

Care coordination with existing therapists, schools, and medical providers

Safety planning & crisis navigation with clear communication pathways

Why Virtual?

Accessible statewide (NC residents)

Consistent attendance from home

Lower barriers for busy families and rural communities

How to get started

Quick phone consult to confirm fit and answer questions

Intake & safety plan tailored to your teen

Begin the program—groups start at 4:00 PM on scheduled weekdays

Now enrolling for rolling starts.
Call: (919) 893-9444-Option 1
Email: info@ncpsychologist.com
Learn more: teeniopnc.com

If your teen is already working with a therapist, we’re happy to coordinate care. If you’re unsure whether IOP is the right level, we can help you decide.

07/27/2024

Krippa Family Psychological is teaming up with Healing Hearts Healing Minds to bring additional mental health services to the triangle to prevent trends su***de. Healing Hearts Healing Minds is a 501(c)3 and is currently seeking donations to help build a much needed teen su***de prevention program. Donations are tax deductible. Please share with anyone who might be able to make a much needed donation. Su***de is the second leading cause of death for teens.

05/16/2024

Reminder: Our IOP 3 year Anniversary Open House is this Friday May 17 10:00-11:30 am in Cary. Come out and visit our program, have breakfast with us, enter our raffle, network with peers, and tell us about your programs and practices. 104 Fountain Brook Circle A Cary NC 27511

Here to serve you and your teen.

05/01/2024

Our teen IOP has been serving triangle families for almost 3 years. We will be counting down to our third anniversary in May. Our first announcement Mark your calendars May 17 10:00-11:30 we will be holding our Open house. Come out and visit, have breakfast with us, learn about our program, and the great work we are doing. Let us know how we can support you and your clients. Grab a raffle ticket! You might win something great.

Come check out our Krippa IOP Open House, where you can meet our team, tour our facility, and learn all about what we do!

03/25/2024

Krippa Family Psychological is adding to our team. We are hiring for our new Cornelius location. We are looking for a child/teen clinician to work in our group practice and a clinician to work in our Adolescent intensive outpatient program. The Ideal candidates can work with children and teens. We are looking for our next rockstars. Our ideal candidate is authentic, connects well with children and teens, and has a sense of humor. Must be willing and able to run group therapy sessions. Training in play therapy, dbt or willingness to learn is required.
Must value being a part of our supportive office culture. Must hold an active license to practice in NC and have the clinical competence to maintain a caseload independently and consistently.
This position is a full-time position requiring 25 clinical hours per week. Must be available for weekly team meeting and group supervision Wednesdays 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Must have self-insight, be open to feedback and be willing to continue to hone and improve clinical skills. Must be willing to seek support and supervision as needed. Attendance at networking events and providing occasional off-site training is encouraged but never required.
Must have a current niche or specialization area in working with children or teens and have a work history that shows competency in child or teen treatment. Benefits offered after full-time status is achieved. Salary $72-$85 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, training stipends and in-house trainings, 401k match after 12 months.
Please send cover letter and resume to info@ncpsychologist.com

01/21/2024

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. We are very grateful for all of the individuals and families that trust us to work with them throughout the year and the many community relationships we have that make our work possible. We are so fortunate to work with an outstanding team of clinicians and support staff.