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Juniper IOP: Mood and Anxiety

Ryther’s Juniper IOP: Mood and Anxiety serves adolescents of all genders ages 14–18 who are experiencing mood and anxiety symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. The program offers a neurodiversity informed, developmentally responsive treatment environment where teens work to stabilize symptoms, strengthen coping and regulation skills, and build confidence in navigating school, relationships, and daily life. An optional substance use recovery component is available for participants who would benefit from integrated support.

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Juniper focuses on the whole adolescent, not just a diagnosis. Our approach honors each young person’s individuality, lived experience, identity, and strengths while providing the structure, skills, and support needed for meaningful, lasting progress.

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Our Treatment Philosophy

​Juniper integrates evidence‑based practices from:

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Treatment emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, values‑based decision making, healthy coping strategies, and practical skill‑building. Programming balances therapeutic intensity with experiential and relational opportunities that support engagement, self‑efficacy, and growth.

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Our neurodiversity‑informed lens recognizes differences in learning, communication, emotional processing, and behavior—and adapts treatment to meet adolescents where they are.

 

 

Program Schedule

 

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

  • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

 

Program Includes

 

  • Individual Therapy: Adolescents meet regularly with a primary therapist to collaboratively establish and work toward individualized treatment goals.

  • Family Therapy: Weekly family sessions focus on strengthening communication, increasing understanding, and supporting sustainable changes at home.

  • Group Therapy: Skill‑based and process‑oriented groups focused on mood regulation, anxiety management, interpersonal effectiveness, and resilience.

  • Experiential Therapy: Hands‑on and activity‑based therapeutic experiences that promote engagement, competency, and real‑time skill practice.

  • Optional Substance Use Recovery Support: Integrated support for adolescents who would benefit from addressing substance use alongside mental health treatment.

 

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More About Juniper

 

  • Neurodiversity‑Informed Care. Treatment is tailored to each adolescent’s cognitive style, sensory needs, and learning preferences.

  • Developmentally Responsive. Programming reflects the unique emotional, social, and neurological needs of adolescents.

  • Culturally Responsive & Inclusive. We are committed to delivering care that respects and affirms each participant’s identity, background, and lived experience.

  • Continuum of Care. Juniper offers both PHP and IOP levels of care, with coordination around outpatient providers and aftercare planning to support continued progress.

 

 

Insurance Accepted

 

  • First Choice, Premera, Regence, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWise, Optum United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare Community Plan of Washington, Medicaid MCOs: Molina, United Health Care, Wellpoint, Community Health Plan of Washington, and Coordinated Care.​

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