Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Adults in Chicago & Northbrook

In-Person or Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Eating, Weight, & Mood Disorders in Illinois

As a boutique, founder-owned clinic, SpringSource provides personalized, thoughtful care designed to fit into your life and address your individual needs. We get to know you, so we can tailor your treatment plan, elevate your strengths, and support your whole self. We will collaborate with you at each step to determine your best path to healing together.

We offer an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults with flexibility built-in to make recovery attainable. You can participate either in-person at our Chicago or Northbrook locations, or virtually throughout Illinois, and we offer evening and weekend appointments. This program is designed for those who need more support than weekly therapy but do not require—or are not ready for—hospitalization.

Our program provides structured, evidence-based treatment for a range of concerns, including eating disorders, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, weight-related concerns, trauma, and challenges unique to early, mid, and later adulthood. We know from decades of experience that there is always hope, and we will never give up on you.

We are currently accepting new clients, and our IOP is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. To get started, simply fill out our contact form or book a free consultation. We’ll help you understand the program and explore next steps, and you do not need to decide right away.

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Start with a Free 15-Minute Consultation

Speak with our team to explore whether our Adult IOP program is the right fit.

Choosing a higher level of care is an important decision. There are many ways to get in touch to discuss your options: you can fill out our contact form, book a consultation online, call 224-202-6260, or email our Director of IOP Services, Jamie Kelly.

Now in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Cigna

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Personalized Care for Young, Mid, or Older Adults

This program provides structured, evidence-based treatment to support lasting recovery for people struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-image and identity issues, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or pressures of adult life, such as career strain, divorce, parenthood, caregiving, loneliness, or health changes,

We use a developmental, relational approach grounded in research which shows that mental health is shaped by the quality of our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Participants learn to:

• Manage conflict
• Improve communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Build appropriate vulnerability and connection
• Make thoughtful, values-aligned decisions
• Navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence
• Develop healthier relationships with food, habits, work, and daily life

Our transdiagnostic approach focuses on the underlying patterns that keep people stuck, rather than treating each diagnosis in isolation. This allows for flexible, whole-person care that meets you where you are and supports meaningful change.

What to Expect from the SpringSource IOP for Adults

Our goal is to give you the treatment, coping strategies, structure, and support system that will help you achieve long-term recovery.

• Three hours per day, three days per week
• Evening and weekend sessions that fit real life
• Led by experienced, licensed clinicians specializing in eating, mood, and anxiety disorders
• Small, age-appropriate groups
• Individualized treatment planning
• Evidence-based therapies, including ACT, RO DBT, CBT, and narrative therapy
• Practical recovery skills and healthy coping strategies you can use in daily life
• Focus on strengthening relationships with self and others
• Support for conflict, vulnerability, and connection
• Guidance for navigating food concerns, habits, work, and daily life
• Monthly support group for friends and family
• Progress tracked with standardized assessments from intake through completion

Everything in this program is designed to deliver insight, resilience, and healthier patterns that last beyond treatment.

SpringSource is CARF Accredited

SpringSource has earned a three-year CARF accreditation for its Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Adults. This designation recognizes that our program meets internationally recognized standards for quality, safety, and clinical excellence, and reflects our ongoing commitment to the highest level of care.

In-person IOP in Chicago and Northbrook, with virtual care available throughout Illinois.

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What is an IOP? Learn more in our recent blog post.

Intensive Outpatient Program for Adults in Chicago & Northern Suburbs: Expert Care Rooted in the Legacy of Insight

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About SpringSource

SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders is a clinician-led practice dedicated to helping adults heal and grow through every stage of life. Founded by two Ph.D. licensed clinical psychologists, our work is rooted in decades of leadership in eating disorder and mood disorder treatment and in the development of innovative, adult-focused models of care.

We bring that depth of expertise into a boutique, relational, and highly individualized environment where real change can happen.

What sets SpringSource apart:

• Led by Ph.D. licensed clinical psychologists
• CARF-accredited hybrid Intensive Outpatient Program for Adults
• Specialization in eating, weight, and mood disorders across adulthood
• Developmental and relational treatment model
• Size-inclusive, trauma-informed care
• Age-appropriate groups for midlife and beyond
• In-person care in Chicago and Northbrook, with virtual options across Illinois

Whether through individual therapy or our hybrid IOP, our goal is the same: to help you build insight, skills, and resilience so that recovery feels possible and sustainable.

Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Lasting Support and Recovery?

At SpringSource, our hybrid Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program for Adults is designed to meet you where you are and help you build sustainable mental health skills and resilience.

Get Started with a Consultation

You do not need to decide today. A free 15-minute consultation can help you understand your options. Reach out in the way that feels comfortable to you.

• Fill out our Contact Form, and we’ll follow up with personalized information.
• Call 224-202-6260 to speak directly with a member of our team.
• Email Our Director of IOP Services, Jamie Kelly, and we’ll get back to you promptly.

You deserve support that understands your experience and helps you thrive.