Day Treatment (PHP) for Teen Girls
Full-day therapeutic support with the comfort of coming home each evening. Structured programming, clinical care, and academic support for teens who need more than outpatient therapy.
Best For
Families who need full-day support + evenings at home
Structure
High level
Time Commitment
Full-day
What to expect
Day Treatment (PHP) gives your daughter the structure and clinical intensity she needs — without overnight care. She will spend the day in therapy, skill-building groups, and academic support, then return home each evening. This level is a strong fit when weekly therapy isn't enough, but residential care isn't necessary.
- Structured, full-day programming
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Academic support + coordination with your teen’s school
- Clinical and therapeutic support throughout the day
- Step-down planning to IOP or step-up to residential if needed
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Is Day Treatment the Right Fit?
Significant anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation
When symptoms are interfering with daily life and your daughter needs more support than weekly therapy can provide, full-day treatment offers consistent structure and clinical care.
Struggling to attend school consistently
If school attendance has dropped or academics are suffering, day treatment provides built-in academic support and coordination while addressing the underlying issues.
Unhealthy coping patterns or substance-use concerns
Day treatment helps teens develop healthier coping skills in a structured, supervised environment while remaining connected to their home and family.
Past self-harm, but can stay safe at home with support
For teens who have a history of self-harm but can remain safe overnight, day treatment provides intensive daily support without requiring 24/7 residential care.
Outpatient therapy alone hasn’t been enough
When weekly therapy sessions aren’t leading to progress, stepping up to full-day treatment offers the frequency and depth needed to build real momentum.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Morning arrival & check-in
Teens arrive on campus and begin the day with a structured check-in, goal-setting, and connection with staff.
Therapeutic groups & skills practice
Daily groups focus on emotion regulation, coping strategies, communication, and healthy relationship skills in a supportive peer setting.
Academic support & school coordination
Structured academic time helps teens maintain progress while our team coordinates with their home school to support continuity.
Individual & family therapy sessions
Individual sessions build insight and coping tools, while family therapy strengthens connection and supports healthier dynamics at home.
Lunch & structured breaks
Meals and breaks are supported and supervised, giving teens space to practice skills, reset, and build peer connections.
Afternoon skill-building & experiential activities
Activities may include life skills practice, recreation, art, or experiential therapies that reinforce confidence, regulation, and growth.
End-of-day reflection & transition home
The day closes with reflection, progress review, and a supported transition back to the home environment for the evening.
Our Therapeutic Approach
Day treatment at Juniper Haven is trauma-informed, relationship-centered, and clinically guided — providing the same evidence-based care used in our residential program, in a full-day outpatient setting.
Safety-first, trauma-informed care
We prioritize emotional and physical safety, predictable routines, and a supportive milieu that reduces shame and builds trust—especially for teens navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation.
Evidence-based modalities
Our clinical team draws from multiple evidence-based approaches, tailoring care to your daughter’s needs.
Individualized treatment planning
Every teen’s plan is tailored to her strengths, challenges, and goals—with regular reviews and adjustments as she progresses.
Academics supported alongside treatment
We build academic time into the daily schedule and coordinate with families and schools so your daughter doesn’t fall behind.
Family involvement and communication
Healing happens in connection. Family therapy, regular updates, and collaborative planning are built into day treatment.
Common Questions Parents Ask
Ready to take the next step?
Reach out to our admissions team. We'll walk you through the process and answer any questions.