Mental health outpatient programming usually combines group and individual therapy sessions with a team of clinicians trained to create a personalized treatment plan. However, unlike residential mental health programming, outpatient programs tend to offer flexible scheduling, making intensive outpatient treatment a bit more accessible to clients. Whether you’re in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, or other surrounding cities, our intensive outpatient program makes long-term recovery for mental health accessible.
AMFM Mental Health Treatment has over a decade of experience in providing compassionate mental health programming in Southern California, and specifically in Orange County. Mental Health Outpatient Programs can refer to Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Virtual IOP, or Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), created to help you or your loved one overcome your mental health conditions with a new breadth of coping strategies to take into your daily life, built to fit your unique needs.
Inpatient Treatment usually refers to live-in 24/7 residential mental health treatment services, while Outpatient Treatment refers to mental health programming that’s limited to a certain number of hours a day. Inpatient treatment tends to provide a higher level of care, due to the around-the-clock nature of the programming, and may be helpful for those with more intense mental health or physical health needs.
However, both inpatient and outpatient treatment plans with AMFM Mental Health Treatment offer a high standard of care and attention, thorough programming, psychiatry assistance and medication management, and upon exit, aftercare and relapse prevention strategies.
AMFM Mental Health in California also offers partial hospitalization programs (PHP) which usually consists of a higher frequency of programming than IOP, but not quite as often as residential treatment. Some may see IOP as a step-down from residential care, but only in the number of hours, never the quality of care.
It’s estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness.1 AMFM Mental Health Treatment has extensive experience treating a variety of mental health conditions through evidence-based therapies, including but not limited to the following:
Recovery can feel isolating; intensive outpatient mental health programs can provide cohesive treatment plans to help you or your loved one as you move forward.
AMFM Mental Health Treatment outpatient services in Orange County offer both virtual and in-person programming; outpatient mental health treatment helps provide a more flexible alternative to residential treatment, with a combination of individual and group therapies meeting on weekly or bi-weekly schedules.
Because many IOP treatment programs are virtual, they can allow you or your loved one to continue with regularly scheduled activities, like work and/or schooling, while continuing to put your mental and behavioral health at the forefront of your life. Our outpatient programming usually consists of nine or more hours of mental health care spread out over a few days, and can be available for morning and evening scheduling. IOPs provide a supportive environment, attentive symptom management, hands-on case management, and holistic, compassionate care.
Mental health programming usually consists of a combination of psychotherapy modalities, including but not limited to the following:
Individual therapy takes place in a one on one setting with a licensed professional, usually consisting of a combination of dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapies, in which a person can talk through his or her individual struggles. Individual therapy and mental health care is one of the most crucial steps for those facing mental health challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is most commonly referred to as “talk therapy,” and is designed to help process emotions. Qualified professionals offer psychological therapy to move forward with healthy ways of engaging in interpersonal relationships and alleviating physical and emotional distress.
A crisis is defined by the National Library of Medicine “as an overwhelming event, which can include divorce, violence, the passing of a loved one, or the discovery of a serious illness.”5 The goal of crisis intervention is to provide safety and reduce any potential harm to an individual undergoing a crisis.
AMFM Mental Health Treatment provides comprehensive psychiatric care, along with traditional therapeutic modalities. Our on-staff clinicians are equipped to design personalized treatment plans for your continued success. In combination with psychotherapy, psychiatric care is handled safely, to help you or your loved one overcome mental health challenges.
Family therapy may be used when a loved one’s mental health symptoms are affecting others. This can increase a family members’ understanding of anxiety and talk about how to support each other. Family therapy sessions and support groups can improve communication patterns, focus on problem-solving, address unresolved conflicts, and increase the sense of understanding among one another.
Holistic Therapy focuses on the mind-body-spirit connection, approaching the whole person when it comes to mental health treatment, rather than addressing a singular symptom or challenge at a time. By healing the whole person–encouraging balance and well-being for well-rounded growth, the holistic approach to therapy can build health habits that last a lifetime.
Psychodynamic Therapy is a method of talk therapy developed by Sigmund Freud, which analyzes instances in childhood that may have consciously or unconsciously influenced current attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. Psychodynamic therapy can help a licensed clinician or therapist gain insight into formative moments that may be informing a person’s learned trauma responses.
Therapies like Equine Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Music Therapy are alternative therapies that encourage clients at AMFM Mental Health Treatment to look outside the box for new spaces to grow, heal, and express themselves. These kinds of therapies are proven to help with emotional processing, and explore new modalities and approaches for you or your loved one to connect with your inner child.
AMFM Mental Health Treatment accepts most major insurance providers and can find out what your coverage levels would look like for an intensive outpatient mental health program in California.
For more information on you or your loved one’s eligibility, in-network providers, coverage, or referral details, you can fill out the form below confidentially, or call us to speak confidentially with a member of our care team.
Insurance can be complicated but we are here to help. AMFM has over a decade of experience in the mental health field and is in-network with many large insurance providers.
By using our form, we can quickly determine if you are in-network at one of our facilities. Insurance benefits vary greatly depending on the policy you have, so we obtain a detailed quote of your coverage.
It usually takes between sixty to ninety minutes depending on the time of day.
Our team will check insurance coverage and determine the benefits available to you for mental health services.
We also have private pay options available.
100% Confidential
No Commitment
AMFM Mental Health Treatment in California is established in the mental health industry, with over a decade of experience in helping people return to their daily lives with adjusted and healthy coping mechanisms, strong foundations in recovery, and tools for cognitive and behavioral health.
Mental health treatment plans are highly personalized and evidence-based, to encourage lasting well-being and a strong, foundational recovery process. At AMFM Mental Health Treatment California, the quality of care is held to the highest standard, and if, upon assessment and intake, the team finds that they cannot provide the specific care you’re interested in, they will help guide you in the direction of other additional resources. It is our goal to meet you with trust, care, compassion and understanding at every touchstone in your mental health recovery journey.
Reaching out for help in your mental health journey can be difficult, emotional and overwhelming. With AMFM Mental Health Treatment, we’re with you every step of the way, offering compassion, guidance, resources, and understanding the whole way. If you are interested, confused, or need help, give us a call. You or your loved one don’t have to walk through this alone.
Take a tour of our residential mental health facilities located in California. Our locations offer peace & comfort within a residential environment where you can relax and focus on yourself.
Our well-appointed facilities are located in Carlsbad, Dana Point, Fallbrook, Laguna Hills, Laguna Nigel, Lake Forest, and San Juan Capistrano.
Additionally, we offer both in-person and virtual outpatient services in California so you can be supported after leaving residential.
Understanding the admission process at AMFM Mental Health Treatment Centers can decrease some of the stress that often occurs with this transition. While there may be some variations in the admission process among our different facilities, the key components of this process are consistent. We have crafted our admission process to be efficient and direct, including the following steps:
When you first contact AMFM, our admission counselors will gather your contact information and ask for a basic overview of your symptoms and treatment goals.
We will then schedule you for an assessment which includes a mental health history, exploration of your symptoms, and a discussion of your expectations for treatment.
Our admission counselors will then contact your insurance company to better understand the scope of your coverage.
Using the information learned during your assessment, our clinical team will develop a personalized treatment plan. This will guide your treatment throughout the duration of your treatment.
Once the necessary steps are completed, we will coordinate your admission. Depending on your needs, we may be able to assist you in your travels.
When you arrive at our facility, we will provide you with a brief tour and introduction to our staff. This can help you feel at home in our residential treatment facility.
Once you’re settled, you can begin attending treatment as scheduled.
Our clinical team will continually monitor your symptoms and progress. When needed, they will make adjustments to your treatment plan.
Complete the form to receive a prompt call back from a member of our experienced and compassionate admissions staff. All communication is 100% confidential.
"*" indicates required fields
“Mental Illness – National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).” National Institute of Mental Health, https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness. Accessed 3 March 2025.
“Psychotherapy: Understanding group therapy.” American Psychological Association, 31 October 2019, https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/group-therapy. Accessed 20 February 2025.
“APA Dictionary of Psychology.” APA Dictionary of Psychology, https://dictionary.apa.org/cognitive-behavior-therapy. Accessed 20 February 2025.
“What is EMDR?” EMDR Institute, https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/. Accessed 20 February 2025.
MA, Carlberg K. “Crisis Intervention – StatPearls.” NCBI, 24 April 2023, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559081/. Accessed 20 February 2025.
