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Virtual IOP in California
Live group and individual therapy on video for adults anywhere in California, from Los Angeles and San Diego to the Bay Area and Sacramento. About three hours a day, a few days a week, from home.
In network in California
Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield of CA and more
Groups start at
3 PM Pacific
Who it’s for
Adults 18+, anywhere in California
California, by the numbers
21.0%
of California adults had a mental illness in the past year. That’s about 1 in 5, and 34.1% of adults ages 18 to 25.
Source: SAMHSA, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2022 and 2023 state estimates
Thrive, by the numbers
90%
of scheduled sessions attended across our program, and a median of 8 days from referral to admission.
From Thrive’s own records, February to September 2026, test accounts excluded. See our outcomes
Where we serve
Care anywhere in California
There’s no clinic to drive to. If you’re an adult in California, you can join from home, or from any private space in the state. You do need to be in California during each session.
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Jose
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fresno
Long Beach
Oakland
Irvine
Santa Barbara
Thrive California · 8500 Wilshire Blvd Ste 740, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 · (561) 203-6085. All care is virtual.
Beverly Hills office
San Diego
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fresno
Redding
What it looks like
A week in Pacific time
Groups meet three days a week and currently start at 3 PM Pacific. You also see your own therapist once a week, at a time set with you at intake.
Mon
Group therapy
From 3 PM
Tue
Your therapist
About 1 hour
Wed
Group therapy
From 3 PM
Thu
Group therapy
From 3 PM
Fri
Family session
Optional
Insurance
Insurance for virtual IOP in California
Thrive is in network with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield of California and TRICARE West in California. We check your benefits for free before you start, including your deductible, copay and any prior authorization.
What we treat
What we treat in California
Leaving a hospital or PHP in California?
Stepping down into an IOP is common. With your written permission, we talk with your discharge team so the handoff is smooth.
Talk to admissions →For referral partners
Referring someone home to California?
Residential and detox programs, hospitals, PHPs, psychiatry groups and therapists refer adults to Thrive when someone is stepping down, or heading home to California after treatment somewhere else. We make the handoff simple and keep you in the loop.
Residential and detox
Hospitals and PHPs
Psychiatry groups
Therapists and case managers
1
You send a referral
Online or by phone. We reach out to your patient and check their benefits for free.
2
They start care
A median of 8 days from referral to admission. We handle prior authorization.
3
You meet their clinician
Book a call with the clinician who leads their care.
4
You get progress updates
With a signed release, every two weeks: check-in scores and a short note.
5
A plan for what’s next
At discharge, a final note and a step-down plan you can pick up from.
Common questions
Virtual IOP in California, answered
Still deciding? Call (561) 203-6085 or read our full FAQ.
In crisis right now? Thrive is not an emergency service. Call or text 988, or call 911.
Is virtual IOP available anywhere in California?
Yes. Adults 18 and older can join from anywhere in California, from Los Angeles and San Diego to the Bay Area and Sacramento. Care happens on live video, so all you need is a private space and a steady connection. You do need to be physically in California during each session.
Which insurance covers IOP in California?
Thrive is in network with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield of California and TRICARE West. Coverage depends on your plan, so we check your benefits for free before you start. See insurance by state.
What time are groups in California?
Groups meet three days a week and currently start at 3 PM Pacific. Your individual therapy time is set with you at intake, around work and family.
Do I ever need to come in person?
No. Every session is live video, so there’s nothing to drive to. Our California office address is in Beverly Hills, and all care is virtual.
How soon can I start in California?
Usually in about a week. Across Thrive, the median time from referral to admission is 8 days. Admissions checks your insurance and handles any prior authorization.
Can I step down to IOP after a hospital stay or PHP in California?
Yes. Stepping down from a hospital stay or a PHP into an IOP is common. With your written permission, we talk with your discharge team so the handoff is smooth.
What conditions do you treat in California?
Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, bipolar and other mood disorders, OCD, and mental health conditions that come with substance use, among others. See all conditions.
Is there a teen program?
No. Thrive treats adults 18 and older. If a teen in California needs support, their doctor is a good first call, and in a crisis you can call or text 988.
Beyond California
Thrive in other states
Moving, or referring someone in another state? The same program runs in seven states.
Arizona
Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Mesa
Virtual IOP in Arizona →
Florida
Miami, Boca Raton, Tampa, Orlando
Virtual IOP in Florida →
Indiana
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend
Virtual IOP in Indiana →
North Carolina
Charlotte, the Triangle, Asheville
Virtual IOP in North Carolina →
South Carolina
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville
Virtual IOP in South Carolina →
Texas
Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio
Virtual IOP in Texas →