Transcend Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program
Transcend Wellness IOP

When Weekly
Therapy Isn't
Enough.

Most people who need an Intensive Outpatient Program aren't falling apart. They're holding everything together — barely. And what they've tried so far isn't working anymore.

"Choosing a higher level of care is not a sign of failure — it is a strategic decision to take your mental health seriously."

Why Some People Need More

Distress That Builds Quietly

For many high-functioning adults, distress doesn't unravel all at once. It accumulates — quietly, persistently — until once-a-week therapy can no longer interrupt the patterns that have taken hold.

IOP provides greater consistency, accountability, and therapeutic intensity — without requiring inpatient hospitalization or stepping away from daily life.

Signs It May Be Time
  • Chronic stress that never fully resets
  • Anxiety or depression deepening despite effort
  • Emotional shutdown, irritability, or numbness
  • Increasing difficulty at work or in relationships
  • A growing sense of losing control internally
  • Weekly therapy hasn't led to meaningful change
IOP Is Not a Last Resort

An Intensive Outpatient Program
Is a Strategic Choice.

IOP is designed to create stability before things escalate — not just manage crisis after it arrives. For many clients, it's the most effective path to lasting change.

Stability First

Address patterns early and thoroughly — before they reach a breaking point.

Real Skills

Build insight and practical tools at a pace that actually allows for lasting change.

Nervous System Reset

Give the nervous system the time and repetition it needs to recalibrate.

Daily Life Intact

Receive intensive care while remaining connected to work, family, and responsibilities.

Who IOP Is Designed For

Functioning, But Struggling.

IOP is designed for individuals who are managing daily responsibilities — but at significant internal cost. You don't have to be in crisis to qualify. You just have to be honest about where you are.

IOP May Be Right If…
  • Symptoms feel persistent or worsening
  • You're managing daily life but at a significant internal cost
  • Weekly therapy hasn't led to meaningful change
  • Stress or emotional pain is impacting work or relationships
  • You need more structure and support to stabilize
  • You want to intervene before things deteriorate further
About the Program

Transcend Wellness IOP

Transcend Wellness is an intimate, boutique, family-owned Intensive Outpatient Program in Wilton Manors, Florida. Our program was built by three experienced clinicians who saw the need for a higher-quality, more clinically rigorous IOP option — and decided to build it themselves. We accept most major insurance plans (out-of-network).

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Catherine Lovern, LCSW
Catherine Lovern
LCSW
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Richard Seely, MD
Dr. Richard Seely
MD
Medical Director
Beth Sullivan-Jawitz, PMHNP
Beth Sullivan-Jawitz
PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Daniel Rubin, LMHC, LPC
Daniel Rubin
LMHC, LPC
Chief Financial Officer
Emily Woods, LMHC
Emily Woods
LMHC
Chief Executive Officer
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Benefits of IOP

Why Intensive Outpatient Works

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01
Flexibility & Accessibility

Attend sessions during day or evening hours while continuing work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. No residential stay required.

02
Tailored Treatment Plans

Each client receives a customized plan based on their unique needs, challenges, and goals — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

03
Structure Without Residential Constraints

Benefit from intensive structure and therapeutic support while living at home — for those who don't need 24-hour supervision.

04
Community & Peer Support

Group therapy sessions create a sense of shared experience — reducing isolation and building motivation through connection with others.

05
Real-World Skill Application

Coping strategies and life skills are applied immediately in daily life — reinforcing what's learned and making change stick.

06
Continuity of Care

IOP bridges the gap between inpatient care and standard outpatient services — ensuring support during the most critical phases of recovery.

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Cost-Effective

More comprehensive than weekly therapy, more accessible than inpatient care. Most major insurance plans accepted on an out-of-network basis.

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Insurance Accepted

Most Major Plans Welcome

Transcend Wellness IOP accepts most major insurance plans on an out-of-network basis. Contact us directly to verify your benefits and confirm coverage before starting the program.

Out-of-Network Major Insurance Accepted Benefits Verification Available

Ready to Learn More
About Transcend Wellness IOP?

Our team is ready to help you understand whether IOP is the right level of care — and walk you through next steps with no pressure.

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