Virtual Evening Intensive Outpatient (V-IOP)

V-IOP at SunCloud Health provides 3 hours of programming five days a week

Now Offering Virtual Evening IOP

SunCloud Health is a leading provider of mental health services, and we are proud to offer Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) to individuals who require behavioral healthcare but do not need a residential program (or a higher level of care). Our Virtual IOP is designed to allow patients to attend each session from the comfort and convenience of their own home or safe setting. This innovative approach to virtual outpatient mental health model enables people to receive treatment while maintaining daily routines and responsibilities.

One key advantage of our virtual IOP for adults is the flexibility it provides. With our Virtual IOP, they can connect with a therapist from home, eliminating the need for in-person visits and providing them with the flexibility they need to overcome their challenges.

Our Virtual IOP programs specifically address substance use disorders, eating disorders, mood, and co-occurring mental health disorders. We understand that these conditions often go hand in hand, and our comprehensive treatment approach focuses on providing holistic care to promote healing and recovery. Through evidence-based therapies and individualized plans, our virtual intensive outpatient approach supports lasting well-being.

In our virtual IOP mental health program, we offer group therapy sessions and life-skills classes. Group therapy in our IOP virtual setting creates a supportive environment to connect with others facing similar challenges. It allows for the sharing of experiences, the development of coping strategies, and the cultivation of a sense of community and belonging. Life skills classes equip individuals with practical tools and techniques to navigate daily life more effectively, enhance their resilience, and promote overall wellness.

At SunCloud Health, we are committed to providing high-quality care and support to individuals seeking behavioral healthcare. Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs combine the convenience of remote therapy with the expertise of our dedicated professionals, ensuring that individuals receive the treatment they need in a flexible and accessible manner. Everyone deserves the opportunity to overcome their behavioral health challenges and live a fulfilling life, and our Virtual IOP programs are designed to make that possible.

MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Virtual Evening Intensive Outpatient (V-IOP) Program

V-IOP at SunCloud Health provides 3 hours of programming five days a week.

Our virtual IOP is designed for adult clients in Illinois who want flexible treatment while working or attending school., enabling additional flexibility for treatment to be as least disruptive to one’s life as possible.

Meet Virtually Monday – Friday 5:30 – 8:30 pm
We are expanding services to offer virtual evening intensive outpatient programming to adults of all genders across Illinois.

Comparable to in-person care, our online IOP helps working adults who cannot attend a day program.

As with our in-person care, our virtual intensive outpatient program treats complex, co-occurring disorders – eating disorders, substance use disorders, mood disorders, and trauma.

Programming includes: meal support, process groups, DBT skills group, and individual sessions within a virtual IOP format. 

Contact us for more information about our virtual IOP programs and online intensive outpatient options.

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Explaining SunCloud’s Integrated Model Why is an integrated treatment model essential to successfully treating patients?

Dr. Kim Dennis, Co-Founder and Medical Director at SunCloud Health, discusses the vital role the integrated model (that she is pioneering at SunCloud Health) plays in the success of treating patients with co-occurring disorders and underlying trauma. How does SunCloud create an authentic culture of patient support?

-Our Research Team-
Timothy D. Brewerton, MD, DLFAPA, FAED, DFAACAP, CEDS-S
Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Christopher Womack
Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr. Christopher Womack joins SunCloud as our Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Womack is board certified in Adult as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, attending the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Adult psychiatry residency and child fellowship training were completed at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Dr. Womack’s treatment  philosophy hinges on strength based, evidence informed care, where collaboration is central to guiding individualized treatment.  He has experience caring for children and teens from varied backgrounds, appreciating the importance of how identity can inform treatment.

Favorite pastimes are cooking new recipes and exploring Chicago’s rich cultural diversity through its neighborhood and fine dining experiences.

Elizabeth E. Sita, MD
Medical Director of Adult Services

Dr. Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with eating disorders. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Chicago and graduated with Highest Honors. She then earned her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and was recognized with the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Psychiatry. She subsequently completed residency with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, where she was elected Chief Resident and received the Resident Psychiatrist Leadership & Service Award.

Upon completing her training, Dr. Sita joined the staff atAscension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Hospital, where she served as Assistant Medical Director of the Center for Eating Disorders and Director of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Services before transitioning to lead the new inpatient eating disorder unit as Medical Director of Eating Disorder Services at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital – Chicago. In these roles, she has cared for a multitude of adolescents and adults struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders as well as severe, cooccurring mood, trauma, personality, and substance use disorders.

Dr. Sita has been recognized throughout her training and practice for a commitment to excellence in patient care and for her ability to engage patients in their most challenging moments. Her passions include the care of treatment-resistant eating and mood disorders as well as questions of medical capacity and end-of-life decision making.

She believes that, first and foremost, human connection is key to mental health and well-being and strives to share this philosophy in each and every patient encounter. She is excited to bring her expertise to SunCloud Health as the Medical Director of Adult Services!

VIDEO: Meet Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, Medical Director of Adult Services

Lacey Lemke, PsyD
Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services

Dr. Lacey Lemke (she/her) is a licensed clinical health psychologist with specialized expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and the practice of medical and health psychology. She completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology with a Primary Care emphasis at the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Lemke went on to complete both her predoctoral clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship through Ascension Health, where she gained advanced training working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and self-injurious behaviors, as well as within pediatric subspecialty settings including endocrinology, neurology, and adolescent medicine.

Dr. Lemke is deeply committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment. Her professional mission is to support patients in achieving their fullest potential by guiding them to the most appropriate level of care and empowering them to make meaningful, sustainable progress toward improved health and well-being.

VIDEO: 2. Meet Lacey Lemke, PsyD.

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