Intensive Outpatient Program Serving Bridgeport, CT
If you or someone you care about in Bridgeport, Connecticut is navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, or another behavioral health challenge, Waterview Behavioral Health offers a structured path forward. Our Joint Commission-accredited Intensive Outpatient Program in Wallingford is just 40 minutes from Bridgeport via I-95/Rt 15, making consistent attendance manageable alongside your daily responsibilities.
Bridgeport is Connecticut’s most populous city, and its residents deserve access to behavioral health programs that meet the highest standards of care. Waterview Behavioral Health’s Intensive Outpatient Program in Wallingford is approximately 40 minutes from Bridgeport via I-95/Rt 15 — a manageable commute for a program that provides the kind of structured, evidence-based treatment that can make a meaningful difference. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, or substance use, our clinical team is prepared to help.
A Flexible, Evidence-Based IOP
Our IOP runs three days per week, three hours per day — a structure designed to provide meaningful clinical support while allowing you to maintain work, school, and family commitments. Each week includes group therapy, individual therapy sessions, family therapy when appropriate, and medication management overseen by our Medical Director, Dr. Straun, who is board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry.
We use evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — a trauma-focused approach that remains uncommon in outpatient settings but has strong research support for PTSD and anxiety disorders.
Our clinical team treats a wide range of mental health and substance use conditions, including:
Mental Health Track — For individuals living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and other conditions that benefit from structured outpatient support.
Chemical Dependency Track — For those addressing substance use disorders with a focus on recovery skills, relapse prevention, and building a sustainable sober life.
Co-Occurring Track — For individuals managing both mental health and substance use challenges simultaneously, because treating one without the other rarely leads to lasting progress.
Mission Reset Program — A specialized track for first responders, veterans, and public safety professionals. This program understands the unique culture of service — hypervigilance, cumulative exposure, shift-work disruption — and creates a confidential peer environment where these experiences are understood, not explained.
We are in-network with Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire BCBS, Magellan, VA Community Care Network, Yale Health, and TRICARE. We also work with plans that offer out-of-network behavioral health benefits. Our admissions team can verify your coverage and walk you through costs before your first appointment. Visit our payment and insurance page for more details.
Getting started is straightforward: call us at (860) 421-6829 or text us to begin. Most individuals complete a phone consultation and biopsychosocial assessment within the first week.
Waterview Behavioral Health stands apart in Connecticut’s behavioral health landscape for several reasons. Our Joint Commission accreditation reflects a commitment to the highest standards of care and safety. Our Medical Director holds dual board certification — a distinction that ensures psychiatric oversight is both thorough and specialized. And our clinical team brings diverse expertise across trauma, addiction, family systems, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
For Bridgeport residents, the 40-minute drive to our Wallingford location at 300 Church Street, Suite 302, is a small investment for access to a program built around clinical excellence and genuine responsiveness. We collaborate closely with referring providers throughout treatment and at discharge, ensuring continuity of care.
Ready to take the next step? Call (860) 421-6829 or reach out online.
