(Stephanie Jacobs, In Person Adult IOP, South Carolina) “Having attended group therapy in the past, I knew that this would be more beneficial to me than one-on-one therapy. I wasn’t sure I would like the “lessons” of each session, but I found the program worthwhile and useful. Stephanie Jacobs is a group leader who kept us motivated to speak. She remembers what each of us has said in the past and refers back to those issues. Eventually, we all felt comfortable opening up...As we went through the strategies and coping skills, we all opened up, and that’s the best thing about group therapy. The homework encouraged us to practice the skills presented during that day’s session, but sometimes the assignments instructed us to practice them over several days when we had only one. However, those strategies and skills are easy to assimilate if one practices them religiously, and they become part of their lives, automatic. I would highly recommend that they undertake the IOP put out by The Behavioral Wellness Group, even if they have a one-on-one therapist. You can rely on them both or just try this IOP program. I can see a difference in my behavior. I don’t cry and isolate myself all the time. I don’t sleep all day to avoid life. Hearing others’ struggles helps you understand your own, and you can help them as they help you...I am so happy that I found this type of group therapy in my area!”

(Stephanie Cerula, Evening Adult Mental Health IOP) “I liked the program’s sense of comfort and family-like group space. Stephanie did an excellent job of caring about everyone and remembering little details and small issues people were working through. It created a very comfortable and strong rapport with the group. Stephanie was almost like the group mom; she is a fantastic person and an amazing therapist.”

(Maddie McDowell Rabah, College Mental Wellness IOP) “The skills we learned, and all the information provided were presented clearly, and the homework helped us to grasp the new information/skills. Maddie, the group therapist, was so caring and compassionate. You can tell that she really cared for each one of us and wanted to see us all succeed and grow in our recovery. I have acquired numerous skills that I have been able to apply to my life, enabling me to cope better and thrive in a positive direction. I am so thankful that I found this IOP and participated in the program. It really helped me to stabilize during a difficult time mentally, and I would absolutely consider coming back for another IOP down the road if I needed help again.”

(Genna Weinberg, In Person DBT IOP) “The IOP program is extremely beneficial in teaching skills that have helped me regulate my emotions through daily life. It has also helped me reach my goals and helped me lessen my anxiety. The program is extremely worthwhile, and it has helped me improve my quality of life.”

(Genna Weinberg, In Person DBT IOP) “Genna is good at getting people to open up and share. She gives good advice and has the group give feedback. She makes sure we are all heard and respected.”

(Dr. Glovan, Health and Wellness IOP) “I felt understood and supported by both staff and peers. It was a program designed to give all participants time to share good news and bad. This was such a healthy and healing experience. I am so grateful that I was able to participate.” 

(Maddie McDowell Rabah, College Mental Wellness IOP) “I think everything was amazing and really helped me get myself to a better place. I liked the layout of the program and how the program was run. I liked how it seemed like people really cared and wanted to help learn how to better ourselves. I feel as if there is no areas that need improvement. Everything that I went through in this program really helped me.”

(Dr. Glovan, Health and Wellness IOP) “"What we do best?” EVERYTHING! This program is phenomenal. The individual lessons along with real life application scenarios or working those tools with group members’ situations shows us how to put our skills and tools to use. Thank you, bunches!!!”

(Michael Pollak, Dual Diagnosis IOP) “The program & the skills I learned were key to my recovery and sobriety. Once I started believing in the program, I started seeing progress. This program and Mike saved my life & my marriage. “

(Stephanie Cerula, Evening Adult Mental Health IOP) “Stephanie is absolutely amazing. She is kind, compassionate, and always thoughtful in her feedback. She creates a caring and respectful environment, where patients feel they can truly share their demons in a judge- free space. The world just needs more Stephanie's. Stephanie is such an amazing and caring facilitator.”

(Cathy Knezevich, DBT IOP) “Ability to continue treatment while living my own life and learning and growing as I work through the program. Relevant material for my daily life. Cathy was a wonderful therapist!”

(Erin Pawlak - Adolescent IOP) "Erin Pawlak is a skilled, compassionate counselor and a wonderful person! I highly recommend her as a counselor and her IOP program for teens. It has been so very supportive for my family and life changing experience for my 17-year-old son! She is very responsive to teens and their families and teaches them skills for emotional and mental wellness that become lifelong assets in their personal life as well as school or career. I am so thankful for Erin and her program!"

(Cathy Knezevich, DBT IOP) “You helped to provide me with different coping skills that I could apply to my day-to-day life.”

(The Behavioral Wellness Group Staff) “Most experienced, intelligent, and kindest staff I know. I would recommend them to everyone!”