Our approach
How we treat, explained plainly
How DBT skills, nervous-system awareness, and trauma-informed practice shape the work your teen does here.
See our approach →Structured care, matched to what your teen needs right now.
IOP and PHP offer different amounts of support. The assessment tells us which level fits the moment your teen is in.
What to expect
Here's what happens when you reach out.
The first call should not feel like a leap into the unknown. Here is where it leads.
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The first call
You call or fill out the form. We'll ask about what's been going on, answer your questions, and help you figure out whether Joshua Tree is a good fit. No commitment, no pressure.
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Assessment
If we seem like a match, we'll schedule an assessment with one of our licensed therapists. This is a structured clinical conversation with you and, when appropriate, your teen. It determines the right level of care and shapes the initial treatment plan.
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The program
Your teen starts in IOP or PHP, based on the assessment. IOP groups meet three to four days a week. PHP runs during the day, with more days each week than IOP, and our admissions team will confirm the current schedule with you. Individual therapy, family therapy, and the core clinical work happen throughout. You'll be involved at every stage.
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Transition and discharge
Before care ends, we work with your family and any outpatient providers to build a clear next-step plan. Your teen leaves knowing where support will come from next.
Our programs
Choose the question you need answered.
Read about the two levels of care, the methods behind them, or how we check progress. You can also call and let us point you to the right place.
Intensive outpatient · IOP
Structured support, three to four days a week
Group therapy three to four days a week, typically over 6–12 weeks. Teens go home every evening and stay connected to school.
Learn about IOP →Partial hospitalization · PHP
A full day of structured treatment
For teens who need more support than IOP, typically over 2–6 weeks. Days in the program, evenings at home.
Learn about PHP →Clinical outcomes
How we measure progress
Standardized measures from intake through discharge. The team reviews the results while there is still time to adjust care.
See our outcomes →Our team
Meet some of our clinical team.
Licensed clinicians who work with adolescents every day. Admissions will explain who is involved in assessment, treatment, and communication with your family.
See the full team →It's okay if you don't know what your teen needs yet.
That's what the first call is for. We'll work through it together, and if we're not the right level of care, we'll help you find what is.