What is an IOP for Eating Disorders?

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a flexible, structured level of care for eating disorders. It provides therapy, group sessions, and meal support several days per week, but does not require daily or overnight treatment.

IOP is ideal for individuals stepping down from PHP or inpatient care, or for those who need more structure than standard outpatient sessions. It helps clients maintain recovery while practicing skills in their real-world environments.

5 Benefits of IOP for Eating Disorders

Flexible Scheduling

Allows clients to continue school, work, or family responsibilities while in treatment.

Step-Down Support

Helps clients transition successfully from PHP or inpatient care.

Ongoing Accountability

Provides regular therapy and meal support for continued structure.

Peer & Family Involvement

Includes group and family sessions to strengthen recovery support.

Relapse Prevention

Builds skills and strategies to maintain long-term recovery.

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

If you’re concerned about your symptoms, click below to take our eating disorders quiz.

What to Expect in Virtue Recovery’s IOP

  • Individual therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, trauma-informed)

  • Group therapy focused on recovery skills and peer support

  • Supervised meals and snacks (when appropriate)

  • Nutritional counseling with individualized meal planning

  • Family therapy and education sessions

  • Relapse prevention and aftercare planning

  • Holistic therapies such as yoga, mindfulness, and art

IOP for Eating Disorders

Virtue Recovery provides IOP in a comfortable and supportive environment, with therapy spaces designed for healing and recovery. Clients benefit from evidence-based care enhanced by holistic practices, all while maintaining their independence at home.

Our Las Vegas Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Our Las Vegas Intensive Outpatient Program provides flexible treatment for clients in Nevada and surrounding areas. With evidence-based therapy, meal support, and relapse prevention planning, our IOP bridges the gap between structured care and everyday life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured level of care that includes therapy and meal support several times per week while living at home.

PHP typically runs 6–8 hours daily, while IOP is 3–4 hours per day, 3–5 days per week. IOP is less intensive but still structured.

Clients who are stepping down from inpatient or PHP, or those who need more support than weekly outpatient therapy.

Yes. Clients receive supervised meals or snack support as part of treatment.

Glossary of Terms for IOP

Structured eating disorder care several days per week.

A more intensive day program, 6–8 hours daily.

24/7 residential treatment.

Weekly or biweekly therapy sessions.

Transitioning to lower levels of treatment after progress.

Guided, supervised eating during treatment sessions.

Tools and strategies to maintain recovery after treatment.

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