Local Intensive Treatment Programs:
ADULT OCD INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM at
WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE AND CLINIC
(412) 246‐5600
The Adult OCD Intensive Outpatient Program (OCD IOP) at
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic utilize ERP as well as medication
as necessary to help people struggling with OCD.
The OCD IOP provides group, individual, and family therapy in a concentrated
manner, 3 hours daily, 3 days per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) as well as periodic sessions with a psychiatrist. The average length of treatment at the IOP is 8 weeks. Clients work closely with program therapists to create a hierarchy of feared obsessions situations/situations and gradually engage in behavioral exposure to these while resisting rituals. Clients learn to work independently as they progress with exposures in order to acquire the ability to work without the direct support of a therapist. Clients are asked to collaborate in the design of homework exposures and in planning for follow-up treatment after the OCD IOP. The OCD IOP is committed to coordinating care with community therapists while clients are in the program and assists in the transition back to therapists upon completion of the program.
In cases where symptoms are severe, or after failure to improve significantly through traditional outpatient treatment, or simply when intensive therapy is preferred, referral to the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic OCD Intensive Outpatient Program is indicated.
Assistance in locating affordable temporary housing is provided those traveling from outside the local area.
CHILD/ADOLESCENT OCD INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM at
WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE AND CLINIC
(412) 246‐5264
The pediatric program treats children and adolescents with a primary
diagnosis of OCD as well as patients with OC spectrum disorders and co‐morbid anxiety disorders with behavioral therapy and medication as indicated.
CBT/ERP is provided in a group setting 4 days per week for 2.25 hours per day for an average of 6‐8 weeks. Individual therapy sessions for each client as well as regular sessions with a child psychiatrist are incorporated into the program. Family sessions and parent education sessions along with a parent support group are held on a weekly basis. When appropriate, communication with schools is provided to facilitate the treatment process. Self directed exposures both at home through daily homework assignments and in the clinic are essential relapse prevention strategies. Appropriate
referrals for both behavioral therapy and medication issues are part of every discharge plan. The pediatric program is open to treatment of patients from outside the local area and we assist families with the arrangement of affordable lodging.
Disclaimer and Terms of Use:
OCD Western PA does not recommend or endorse the competence or expertise of any particular program listed here as the foundation has not investigated these programs beyond determining that they do offer treatment
for at least 9 hours per week. This list is offered as a resource for individuals seeking intensive treatment to begin their search. It is up to the individual to investigate any program they intend to enter to determine If the program offers effective treatment