PROGRAMS
Sanare IOP
Whether you are a student, a working adult, or someone with responsibilities at home, you already understand how learning a new skill works. You read, you study, you practice, and you repeat. Whether attaining knowledge or getting physically fit, your body learns through repetition. You invest time it in. Yet we rarely give our mental health any level of strengthening effort, until we lose control of it. Sanare IOP gives your mind the strength and tools that fuel your inner fire.
SANARE TRACKS
Programs built to strengthen what’s within
Sanare IOP adapts with multiple tracks built around the skills and support that build real strength.
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It helps to have someone you can talk things through with, whether you’re simply not feeling like yourself lately or life’s thrown you a specific challenge you’d like focused guidance on.
These on-the-go individual therapy sessions are available for:
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It helps to have someone you can talk things through with, whether you’re simply not feeling like yourself lately or life’s thrown you a specific challenge you’d like focused guidance on.
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For youth ready to grow stronger
Core IOP for Tweens helps kids ages 9 to 13 understand their feelings, handle real moments with more confidence, and build skills they can count on through steady practice. Core IOP for Adolescents helps teens ages 14 to 18 face what stands in their way, find their voice, and use that strength in daily life. Together, these tracks give youth a place to practice the skills that help their minds grow stronger.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Four days each week (2.25 hours per session)
- Eight to fourteen weeks on average, giving youth a season to learn and practice new skills
- Small group sessions designed to keep participants engaged through action, not just conversation
LOCATIONS (PENNSYLVANIA-ONLY):
- Adolescent track offered in Downingtown, Exton, Hershey, King of Prussia, and Philadelphia
- Tween track offered in Downingtown and King of Prussia
FOR PROFESSIONALS:
Core IOP for Tweens provides structured therapeutic support for youth who benefit from developmentally appropriate skill building and steady emotional guidance. Treatment integrates evidence-based strategies and experiential activities that improve emotional awareness, self-regulation, communication, and peer interaction. Parent involvement is included to reinforce progress at home and support follow-through in school and community environments.
Core IOP for Adolescents offers coordinated, group-based treatment for teens who benefit from consistent clinical support and guided skill development. The program integrates evidence-based approaches that strengthen emotional regulation, communication, decision-making, and adaptive behavior. Therapists use real-time interactions to help teens identify patterns, apply coping strategies, and build stability across settings.
For adults ready to build real strength
Sanare IOP includes four adult tracks that help people steady themselves, strengthen coping skills, and make progress they can trust in daily life.
Core IOP for Adults helps people steady themselves and build strength they can use in daily life. DBT-Focused IOP for Adults offers clear tools to manage emotions and stress. Dual IOP supports those navigating both substance use and mental health challenges as they work toward steadier habits. Trauma-Focused IOP for Adults guides people through the impact of trauma and helps them find firmer ground as they heal. Though each track is different, they unite around one purpose: helping adults train their minds with steady practice so their inner fire has room to grow.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Four days each week (2.25 hours per session) or three days each week plus one individual session
- Eight to fourteen weeks on average, providing time to learn and practice new skills
- Small group sessions uniquely designed to keep participants engaged through action, not just conversation
LOCATIONS:
- Core track available virtually across DE, NC, and PA, with select in-person locations. Contact us for details.
- DBT-Focused track available in Wilmington, Raleigh, and select PA locations. Contact us for details.
- Dual track available in North Wilmington, Wilmington, and virtually to DE residents.
- Trauma-Focused track available in Wilmington, Raleigh, and select PA locations. Contact us for details.
FOR PROFESSIONALS:
Core IOP for Adults provides a supportive, skills-focused community for adults working through anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Rooted in Trauma-Informed Care, each session begins with grounding practices that foster safety, choice, and empowerment. Using experiential, relational, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, the program helps participants strengthen coping skills and translate progress into real-world growth.
DBT-Focused IOP for Adults provides a supportive environment where adults can strengthen emotional resilience, improve relationships, and build a more grounded day-to-day life. Using the core DBT modules, therapists offer guided practice and real-time feedback. Guided repetition and feedback help clients translate these skills into daily life to improve functioning, relationships, and overall well-being.
Dual IOP offers a supportive, trauma-informed space for adults working to rebuild stability while addressing both substance use and mental health needs. Through evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, and dynamic relapse-prevention work, therapists guide groups that evolve with the participants in them. With grounding practices, experiential skill-building, and personalized recovery planning, clients gain insight, accountability, and confidence in their ongoing recovery journey.
Trauma-Focused IOP for Adults offers a supportive and structured space for adults working to heal from PTSD and the emotional challenges that follow. Led by trauma-trained therapists, the program integrates EMDR, IFS, relational approaches, and experiential methods across small-group and individual sessions. With a strong emphasis on safety, grounding, and emotional regulation, participants build resilience, restore stability, and move toward meaningful reintegration into daily life.
For LGBTQIA+ adults ready to build what lasts
Trauma-Focused IOP for LGBTQIA+ helps adults stay grounded in the present, face the impact of identity-related trauma, and build the confidence and inner steadiness that grow through steady, intentional practice.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Three days each week plus one individual session
- Eight to fourteen weeks on average, creating time to learn and practice new skills
- Small group sessions designed to keep participants engaged through action, not just conversation
- Focused on C/PTSD recovery through learning to stay grounded in the present
LOCATIONS (PENNSYLVANIA-ONLY):
- Offered in Philadelphia and virtually across PA
FOR PROFESSIONALS:
This trauma-focused, identity-affirming program is for adults within the LGBTQIA+ community experiencing complex trauma or stress related to identity-based rejection, discrimination, or lived experience. The program integrates EMDR, Psychodrama, and experiential approaches within small-group and individual sessions led by trauma-trained therapists. Treatment focuses on emotional regulation, grounding, and identity integration while promoting safety, relational trust, and improved overall functioning.
For women ready to rise
Trauma-Focused IOP for Women helps women work through what past trauma still stirs up and find solid footing as they heal. Trauma-Informed IOP for Women helps women see what shapes their reactions, handle daily stress with more control, and strengthen skills they can rely on through steady, intentional practice. Together, these tracks give women a place to train their minds with the same steady practice they use to build any skill that matters.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Four days each week (2.25 hours per session) or three days each week plus one individual session
- Eight to fourteen weeks on average, creating time to learn and practice new skills
- Small group sessions designed to keep participants engaged through action, not just conversation
LOCATIONS (PENNSYLVANIA-ONLY):
- Trauma-Focused track offered in Collegeville
- Trauma-Informed track offered in Philadelphia and virtually across PA
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Trauma-Focused IOP for Women provides gender-responsive, trauma-focused treatment for women addressing the effects of experiences such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or pregnancy-related trauma. The program integrates EMDR, Somatic interventions, and experiential approaches within a small-group and individual format. Therapists emphasize regulation, self-compassion, and empowerment while targeting trauma-related symptoms including hyperarousal, avoidance, and intrusive memories.
Trauma-Informed IOP for Women provides a supportive space for women who want to strengthen coping skills, stability, and connection in the presence of others who understand trauma. Designed for those not yet ready for deeper trauma work, this group focuses on safety, emotional regulation, and rebuilding trust in themselves and others. With guidance from trauma-trained therapists, participants develop confidence and steadiness to move forward at their own pace.
How our core values come to life in IOP
Our core values shape every Sanare IOP group, helping you fuel your inner strength through authenticity, creativity, and real connection.
Authenticity
Here, you'll find support that feels human, honest, and purposefully unscripted.
Creativity
Creativity lives in the work here, letting you practice insight instead of only talking about it.
Connection
Small groups create real connection, giving you people to lean on while you do the work.
Process
How does it work?
We’re here for one reason: to help you write the greatest comeback story of your life. In 3 simple steps, things will look up sooner than you think. Here’s how to get started:
Remember, all our communication is confidential and your privacy is always protected.
(P.S. We accept most commercial insurances & engage in single-case agreements)
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Get in touch
Get in touch
Get in touch
Get in touch
Get in touch
You don’t have to know what to ask for—our friendly admissions team will help set you up with a consultation to hear what you’re going through.
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Create your care plan
Create your care plan
Create your care plan
Create your care plan
Create your care plan
At your consultation you’ll work with one of our therapists to explore different options so you can make an informed decision about the best plan for you.
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Start your program
Start your program
Start your program
Start your program
Start your program
We know it’s scary, but 5 minutes into your first session you’ll be so glad you showed up. It’s time to start your new chapter. We’ll send you all the details about times and locations and some information about what to expect.
a better life exists for you
a better life exists for you
a better life exists for you
a better life exists for you
a better life exists for you
a better life exists for you
Advice from past clients
“I am NOT the same person I was 5 weeks ago."
I am NOT the same person I was 5 weeks ago. I am happier, lighter, and a more educated individual. I still have a lot to learn, but I now have the tools to do so.
—Cary, 24, Pennsylvania
“I'm leaving actually feeling better about my future and being alive."
I felt comfortable to share about what was wrong—I’m leaving actually feeling better about my future and being alive.
—Jac, 36, North Carolina
"It’s a beautiful thing to hear and listen to everyone’s experience and realize we are not alone"
Starting this program and coming here every day allowed me to look forward to something every day and start to feel like I had a purpose again for the first time in a long time… it’s a beautiful thing to hear and listen to everyone’s experience and realize we are not alone in our healing and our experiences.
—Elise, 44, North Carolina
"The first day was very exhausting...but it was so worth it."
I was very against therapy in a group setting before I started at Sanare. After being in group for 5 weeks, it’s really opened my eyes to different and positive experiences…The first day was very exhausting—I slept 13 hours after mine—but it was so worth it.
—Soraya, 25, Pennsylvania
"I really appreciated my therapist's ability to facilitate whatever the group ended up discussing"
I really appreciated my therapist’s ability to facilitate whatever the group ended up discussing despite having a specific planned activity for that time—which, in turn, fostered more healing and encouraged more participation. I really enjoyed my particular group I was placed in.
—Aisha, 19, Delaware
"It's been such a blessing to know that you're all helping me behind the scenes"
I’m incredibly grateful for all of the support with claims and insurance. It’s been such a blessing to know that you're all helping me behind the scenes and that you all have my back.
—Kolby, 32, Delaware
"I felt a lot of rapid improvement as well as increased stability..."
Because of the [Rapid Renewal] sessions during individual work I felt a lot of rapid improvement as well as increased stability during group sessions.
—Maria, 51, North Carolina
"My experience at Sanare helped me to become less fearful, find purpose and passion in life, and relate to others..."
My experience at Sanare helped me to become less fearful, find purpose and passion in life, and relate to others about painful experiences, emotions, and feelings. Sanare's a community of people who want you to be healthy and happy.”
—Benjamin, 57, Delaware
"The process of enrolling was surprisingly less stressful than I assumed.”
The beginning of the process was smooth, and all my questions were answered in a timely manner. The process of enrolling was surprisingly less stressful than I assumed.
—Liam, 23, Pennsylvania
FAQs
We’ve heard it all. Here’s what people ask—and what we tell them.
It falls into a pretty nice rhythm, and it’s designed to help you feel grounded, not overwhelmed.
Here’s how it usually flows:
Ease in. We kick things off with a check-in or grounding moment—sometimes quiet, sometimes creative. You’re not thrown into the deep end without a second to think.
Get oriented. You’ll get familiar with the space, the group, and what to expect. It’s less “What am I doing here?” and more “Okay, I can do this.”
Dig in. This is where we explore what’s really going on—we’ll talk stressors, habits and stuck points, as well as boundaries, communication, and daily structure. The stuff underneath the symptoms.
Do the work. Through guided activities and group support, you’ll start practicing what you’re learning in real time. It’s not just talking—it’s actually shifting things.
Make it real. We close with a daily takeaway: one thing you’re walking out with, one step closer to feeling like yourself again.
You don’t need to have the right words. You just have to show up. We’ll help with the rest.
For everything outside of our Catalyst program, definitely. And that’s kind of the point. The Catalyst program's designed for structure and accountability if you’re not working right now—but the rest are built to fit into your life, not take it over. Morning, afternoon, or evening—there's a time for you.
A lot of places try to get you back to just ‘okay’ again. We’re not stopping there. Sanare’s about helping you build a life way beyond that baseline—even if that doesn’t feel possible yet.
Let’s be real—this isn’t a magic fix. Progress doesn’t happen just by coming to a first appointment. But believe it or not, most people start to feel a shift within 2-3 sessions. The more you show up and engage, the more you put in the work, the more we can help you move toward what you actually want: relief, clarity, and momentum. We’ll take it one doable step at a time.
Not sure if it’s bad enough to reach out? You don’t need a diagnosis to know something feels off.
Ask yourself:
- Am I constantly overwhelmed—by school, work, family, or just…everything?
- Do I cry more than I want to, or feel sad more than I feel okay?
- Is my inner voice mostly criticism and worst-case scenarios about myself, my situation and my future?
- Do I have thoughts of hurting myself?
- Do I feel stuck in worry, like nothing’s going to work out or change?
- Is sleep a mess—too much or not enough?
- Is food a mess—too much or not enough?
- Are relationships (at home, work, or school) always tense or explosive?
- Am I struggling to cut back or stop drinking alcohol or using substances?
- Have I had thoughts like “I don’t want to wake up tomorrow”?
- Have I recently been in the hospital or a treatment center?
If you answered “yes” to a few of those—or even just one that hit a little too close—this is your sign.
You don’t have to wait for rock bottom.
You just have to take the next right step.
We’re here when you’re ready.
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