The Meadows Outpatient For Adolescents
Scottsdale
Hope and Healing For Teens
The Adolescent Program at The Meadows Outpatient Center in Scottsdale provides life-changing outpatient treatment for teens 13-17, addressing trauma, substance use, and mental health issues. Our teen outpatient program uses peer support and a wide range of proven therapy methods that work for this population, from group and one-on-one sessions alongside complementary therapies like neurofeedback that help enhance the treatment process.
About Us
The beautiful year-round weather of Scottsdale, Arizona, makes the Meadows’ Intensive Outpatient Center the ideal place to begin your adolescent’s journey of recovery. Conveniently located and beautifully appointed, our facility is welcoming and homey, including an outdoor patio area for breaks, and scenic McDowell Mountain views.
Our Levels of Care
We meet teens where they are, offering flexible, comprehensive programming that supports their mental, emotional, and relational well-being. Our outpatient services help build confidence, foster connections, and develop real-life coping skills while supporting engagement with their families, schools, and everyday lives.
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Flexible Treatment Designed to meet teens where they are
Our adolescent IOP is designed to meet teens where they are, offering the flexibility of more than 9 hours of in-person programming each week, with 12+ hours recommended for optimal support. Programming is typically scheduled in the afternoon and early evening to work around school commitments. This level of care is ideal for teens who need more structure and support than weekly therapy but are still able to live at home and attend school.
Teens in IOP participate in group therapy, individual sessions, family programming, and holistic activities that support emotional regulation and real-life coping skills. We address concerns like trauma, substance use, school or family struggles, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, using evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
A more intensive level of support
Our adolescent PHP offers a more intensive level of support for teens who need additional therapeutic structure and monitoring but do not require inpatient or residential care. Programming runs Monday through Thursday in person at our outpatient clinic.
With programming spanning 25+ hours per week, PHP includes expanded clinical services, longer daily sessions, psychiatric oversight, and experiential therapies. Programming is developmentally attuned and trauma-focused, integrating family therapy and support as a key part of the process. This level of care is often recommended as a step-down from residential treatment or as a step-up when outpatient support isn’t enough.
Specialized Eating Disorder Program
Trauma-focused care with nutritional counseling
Teens in our Eating Disorder Program participate in individual and group therapy, meal support, body image work, family involvement, and experiential therapies to build emotional resilience and support lasting recovery. Informed by the Meadows Model, this program integrates trauma-focused care with nutritional counseling, medical oversight, and therapies that address both the emotional and behavioral aspects of recovery.
Additional features include a weekly multi-family group co-led by a therapist and dietitian, a sibling support group specifically designed for navigating eating disorders, and a parent support group.
A hybrid format is available for some ED program participants, delivering IOP-level programming with flexible scheduling to meet clinical and logistical needs while maintaining engagement and therapeutic intensity.
Amenities
Group and one-on-one therapy is essential to our program, but we know that healing also happens through other avenues. That’s why we employ a wide range of methods and holistic options to ensure a well-rounded treatment experience that incorporates the mind, body, and soul.
Trauma-Sensitive
Yoga
Tai Chi/
Qigong
Acupuncture
Acupressure
Expressive Arts
WHAT WE TREAT
We treat trauma, substance use/or other maladaptive compulsive behaviors, mental health problems (including ADD/ADHD), and social relational issues.
Explore Our Facility
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Paying for Treatment
Admitting you teen needs help is hard enough without worrying about how you’re going to pay for it. Our trained admissions specialists will walk you through the process and go over your financial options, including private pay, in-network insurance, and out-of-network providers. Our representatives are highly knowledgeable about insurance plans and coverage, and we work with each case individually to secure the maximum benefits possible, allowing you to focus on treatment.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Beacon Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health
- Humana
- Multiplan/PHCS
- PNOA
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare
- VA Triwest
- UnitedHealthcare | Optum
Abigail Jones, LMFT-S
Executive DIRECTOR, Meadows Outpatient Center-Scottsdale Adolescent
Abby Jones, LMFT-S, is a dedicated leader and licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for clinical excellence and operational strategy. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Abby earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University, specializing in marriage and family therapy. She is a Board-Approved Supervisor through the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Lee University.
With extensive experience leading national clinical and operational teams, Abby brings a dynamic and strategic approach to her role at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. As the Executive Director of the Scottsdale Meadows Outpatient Center, she oversees daily operations, ensuring high-quality care for clients and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for her team. She is deeply committed to empowering both staff and client families, helping them navigate their healing journeys with compassion and expertise.
Outside of work, Abby enjoys spending time in nature with her family and chasing after her energetic toddler
Ryan Zimmerman, LPC, CSAT
DIRECTOR, The Meadows Outpatient Center-Scottsdale Adolescent
Hailing from Chicago, Ryan Zimmerman is a licensed professional counselor and certified sex addiction therapist specializing in the treatment of young adults. He earned his master’s degree from Grand Canyon University and has extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. With in-depth knowledge and skill in addressing substance and process addictions, he is extremely effective in working with ambivalent and resistant clients. Zimmerman is also highly skilled in addressing intimacy and relationship issues. Both male and female clients quickly respond to his ability to create a psychologically safe place for them to explore their issues. Respectfully recognizing the vulnerability of the family, he is able to develop a rapport that honors all the individuals within the family system.
Reach Out
We use innovative therapeutic techniques to identify and treat the underlying trauma of addictive and dysfunctional processes to help people find hope and healing. Convenient, comprehensive care is available.
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