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Child & Adolescent IOP

When weekly therapy isn’t quite enough, this is the next step, extra support a few afternoons a week, so your teen can keep going to school and stay in the rhythm of their life.

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What Does This Actually Look Like?

What Does the Week Look Like?

About 3 afternoons a week, 3 hours at a time, built around the school day.

What Will They Work On?

Handling big feelings, navigating friendships, and taking school stress down a notch.

What About Medication?

If medication might help, our psychiatric team is part of the same care team, so evaluations, prescriptions, and check-ins happen right alongside therapy, nothing for you to coordinate.

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Real Skills for Your Teen and a Team in Your Corner

Your teen keeps going to school. They keep their friends, their activities, their normal-ish life. And a few afternoons a week, they get focused support, group, one-on-one time, and you in the loop, that adds up to real change.

  • A team that listens before they suggest
  • Small groups that feel like
    real conversations
  • We talk to your family and school for
    you
  • Most major insurance, we'll check for
    you

Children and Teens Who Need More Than Weekly Therapy

  • A short, friendly call to talk through what's going on
  • An in-person visit so we can really understand what your child needs
  • A clear plan you both walk through before the first group
If you or someone you know is in crisis:

Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911. Vitalize is an outpatient program and does not provide 24/7 emergency services.

Care Built for the Age

Your Child Actually Is

A 10 year old and a 16 year old need very different things. That’s why our Child & Adolescent IOP runs as two separate tracks, so every kid is with peers their own age, doing work that fits where they are.

Ages 9–12

Children's Track

For younger kids who need more than a weekly session but still need to be a kid. Groups are smaller, more play-based and skill-focused, with lots of family involvement so what they’re learning here actually lands at home and at school.

Ages 13–17

Teen Track

For teens balancing school, friendships, and everything that comes with being 13–17. A few afternoons a week of real support, built around the school day so life doesn’t have to stop for treatment to start.

From Your First Call to Your First Session Without the Runaround

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Call Us

A short, confidential call. Mostly you talking, us listening.

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We Handle Insurance

We check your benefits and walk you through the cost, no surprises.

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Come Meet Us

An in-person visit so we can shape a plan that actually fits you.

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Get Started

Walk into your first session knowing what's coming and who's in your corner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Call us, we’d rather talk than have you guess.

IOP offers more structure and clinical contact than traditional weekly therapy, typically three afternoons or evenings per week with a mix of group and individual sessions. It’s designed for children and teens who need more support than once-a-week care can provide, but don’t need full-day treatment.
Yes. Our Child & Adolescent IOP runs after school hours so kids and teens can continue attending classes and stay connected to their normal routines, friends, and activities while getting the extra support they need.
Sessions blend CBT and DBT-informed group therapy focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthy coping skills, plus a weekly individual check-in with your child’s clinician. For younger kids (9–12), groups lean more play-based and skill-focused; for teens (13–17), the work centers on school, friendships, and the pressures of adolescence. Group sizes stay small so every kid gets real attention.
Family involvement is a core part of care, especially with younger kids. We include regular family sessions, parent guidance, and coaching on how to support your child at home, because lasting change happens when the whole system grows together.
We support children and teens working through anxiety, depression, mood disorders, school refusal, self-harm urges, trauma, social struggles, and difficulty managing big emotions. Treatment is individualized and developmentally tuned, no two plans look the same.
IOP is part-time and meets a few afternoons per week, so school continues as usual. PHP is full-day programming for kids and teens who need more intensive daytime support. Many step down from PHP into IOP, or start in IOP if weekly therapy isn’t enough.
Yes. If medication might help, our psychiatric team works alongside your child’s therapist on the same care team. Evaluations, prescriptions, and follow-up check-ins happen in-house, so nothing has to be coordinated across separate providers. Whether to explore medication is always your family’s decision.
We accept most major insurance plans. We’ll verify your benefits before the first visit and explain any costs upfront so there are no surprises.
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Whether you’re sure you need help or just trying to figure out the next step, pick up the phone. We’ll listen first, and we’ll meet you where you are.

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Andy Brimmer, MBA

Andy Brimmer, MBA

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Andy Brimmer is a dynamic Director of Business Development with extensive experience in sales strategy, talent sourcing, and client relationship management across the healthcare sector. Based in Fresno, California, Andy holds an MBA from Purdue Global and a BS in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno. He has a proven ability to drive revenue growth, negotiate contracts, and build strong pipelines using tools like ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Recruiter, and various CRMs. With a background that spans staffing solutions, medical recruitment, dental sales, and career development, Andy brings a well-rounded and strategic approach to business growth and team leadership.

Angel Dean, MS

Angel Dean, MS

Director of Operations

Angel Dean is an accomplished healthcare executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in medical administration, provider services, and surgical specialty management. She holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cal State East Bay. Angel has held senior roles including Executive Director, where she spearheaded operational strategy, team development, and revenue growth. Fluent in Urdu and Punjabi, Angel excels in strategic planning, employee development, and healthcare compliance.

Simi Bhaurla, LPCC

Simi Bhaurla, LPCC

ADULT IOP CLINICAL DIRECTOR

As Adult IOP Clinical Director, I oversee our adult intensive outpatient program, guiding both the clinical work and the overall experience so the care you receive is grounded, coordinated, and truly built around you.

MacKena Dean, M.A., APCC

MacKena Dean, M.A., APCC

LEAD ADULT IOP/PHP CLINICIAN

As Lead Adult IOP/PHP Clinician, I provide direct clinical care while helping ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based treatment across our adult program, creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel supported, empowered, and equipped for lasting recovery.

Background and Experience

Prior to joining Vitalize Behavioral Health, I gained valuable experience working with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns across diverse clinical settings. That background strengthened my ability to work with complex clinical presentations, facilitate meaningful group therapy, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, client-centered care, closely aligning with Vitalize’s mission of delivering personalized, evidence-based behavioral health services.

Areas of Specialization

I have a passion for working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.

Therapeutic Approach

I believe that healing occurs through authentic connection, collaboration, and helping clients recognize their own strengths. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based interventions while honoring each client’s values, culture, and lived experiences.

Leadership and Philosophy

As the Lead Adult IOP/PHP Clinician, I am committed to fostering a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate care. I am passionate about helping clients build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and achieve meaningful progress toward their personal goals, embodying Vitalize’s commitment to individualized care that empowers every client to thrive.

Dana Charles, LMFT

Dana Charles, LMFT

CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF VIRTUAL IOP SERVICES

As Clinical Director of Virtual IOP Services, I lead our telehealth intensive outpatient programming, making sure the care you get through a screen feels every bit as personal, structured, and supportive as care in the room.

Corion Duran, LMFT

Corion Duran, LMFT

Clinical Director

I am a client-centered and ACT-focused clinician with a significant history working with children and adolescents. I deeply believe that therapy needs to be driven by the people we are working with, in order to achieve their own unique goals and personal ideals in regards to what they want their lives to be.

Areas of Specialization

  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Children and Adolescents

Therapeutic Approach

I was trained as a person centered therapist through my graduate program and quickly gravitated towards acceptance and commitment therapy, which is a third wave behavioral therapy that focuses on acceptance of emotions and thoughts, coping effectively and committing to living our lives by our own values and ideals. I also utilize play therapy with younger clients that allows them to explore and process their emotions and struggles through a developmentally appropriate process. What clients can expect more than anything else is receiving therapy that is tailored to their needs. This would include exploring what gets in the way of them living how they want in a deep, meaningful way, developing skills and strategies that are tailored to their experience, and moving in a significant way towards the behaviors and goals they desire for themselves.

Education and Credentials

  • B.A. Psychology
  • M.S. Counseling
  • Marriage Family and Child Counseling, LMFT
  • Trained in Affirmative Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Me

Primarily I gravitated towards becoming a therapist as I grew up with family members who needed mental health care in significant ways and I saw first hand how good, quality care benefitted them. I also attended therapy as a child and teenager and will be forever grateful that I saw competent, ethical therapists. Beyond that I am also a lifelong athlete who has seen the benefits of sports and meaningful experiences on people’s lives. I have been a whitewater river raft guide for the past 15 years and have worked on the Kings River and the American River.

Nadiyah Parks, LPCC

Nadiyah Parks, LPCC

REGIONAL CLINICAL DIRECTOR

As the Regional Clinical Director of the Adult IOP/PHP program, I bring over three years of experience in intensive outpatient care and six years in crisis intervention and emergency response alongside law enforcement. My clinical work is grounded in a psychodynamic approach through a trauma-informed lens, with a focus on helping clients understand how their past informs their present functioning. I became a therapist after starting my work as an emergency response advocate, where I supported individuals and families during some of their most difficult moments. Over time, I realized my true calling was in helping people not just survive those experiences, but heal from them, and that’s what led me to the deeper, ongoing work of therapy.

Areas of Specialization

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Education and Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science, Criminology, Victimology Emphasis
  • Master of Arts, Clinical Counseling
  • Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor
  • EMDR Trained Therapist

Therapeutic Approach

Working with me, you can expect a warm, judgment-free space where empathy, curiosity, and understanding guide our work together. I believe in meeting you where you are, moving at your pace, and allowing you to take the lead in your healing process. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported as we explore what matters most to you.

Dr. Jonathon Baird, Psy.D

Dr. Jonathon Baird, Psy.D

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I specialize in a neurological-psychological approach, integrating comprehensive neuropsychological assessments with empirically based, trauma-informed treatment. My work emphasizes brain-behavior relationships to inform personalized interventions across clinical and forensic settings.

Areas of Specialization

Specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment, with extensive experience conducting comprehensive evaluations across the lifespan, including intellectual, achievement, adaptive functioning, and forensic assessments. My clinical expertise spans trauma-informed care, forensic psychology, and behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I have provided psychological services in diverse settings, including correctional institutions, developmental centers, and outpatient clinics, addressing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, impulse control disorders, and relational dysfunction. Particularly skilled in forensic evaluations, including fitness to stand trial, conservatorship, and risk assessments, frequently serving as an expert witness.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach combines neurological and psychological principles to provide individualized, brain-based care. I focus on how cognitive functioning and emotional health intersect, using comprehensive assessments and evidence-based therapies like CBT. Clients can expect a supportive, structured environment aimed at promoting insight, resilience, and lasting change.

Education and Credentials

  • Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology