Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Agoura Hills
In-network mental health care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD
The Missing Peace is Accredited by The Joint Commission. This accreditation means that our facilities meet the same quality control and inspection standards as a hospital. The accreditation signifies many things, but most importantly it lets our patients and community know that we have placed an emphasis on quality of care.
In-network with Cigna, Aetna, Optum, and United Healthcare, and most PPO plans. Founded and led by Laura Rhodes-Levin, LMFT, and serving the Agoura Hills community for over nine years.
Wondering if you’re covered? Call (818) 874-3071 or request a free benefits check. Our intake team will confirm your coverage and answer your questions, with no obligation.
How insurance works here
1. Reach out. Call (818) 874-3071 or request a benefits check online.
2. We verify your coverage at no cost. We’ll confirm your in-network benefits and explain what to expect.
3. We help you start. We’ll walk you through scheduling and stay available for any questions along the way.
We’re in-network with Cigna, Aetna, Optum, and United Healthcare, and accept most PPO plans.
Who the program is for, and what to expect
What we treat: Anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD.
Who we work with: Adults, young adults, and teens
Format: In-person in Agoura Hills. Three days a week, three hours a day (about nine hours weekly). Telehealth is available on an as-needed basis.
Please note: This is a structured outpatient program, not a crisis or emergency service.
Were you referred by a therapist or physician? We coordinate with them throughout your care and when the program is complete, we return you to their care.
For clients who can commit to about nine hours a week, typically over three days, our IOP offers structured, compassionate care for people whose symptoms interfere with daily life. We blend individualized therapy and EMDR with skills-building groups and restorative practices such as breathwork, restorative sound and relaxation, movement, life-skills coaching, and nervous-system restoration, all in a calm, private, and respectful setting. The goal is measurable improvement in everyday life: steadier mood, better sleep, and a return to the things that matter.
Why we can help
Lasting recovery often means treating the whole person – brain, body, and spirit. We pair evidence-based psychotherapy with gentle, targeted practices that help your nervous system settle, so the insight you gain in session is reinforced by real change in the body. Our approach is realistic, paced, and focused on daily life.
Our approach
Anxiety, depression, and trauma aren’t only thoughts. They live in the nervous system. Under chronic stress, the body’s built-in alarm can get stuck “on,” which shows up as poor sleep, trouble concentrating, low mood, and fatigue.
Because these patterns are physical as much as mental, we work on both levels: therapy and EMDR to address what’s underneath, and somatic and neuro-regulation practices such as breathwork, movement, and neurofeedback, to calm the body so that therapy can take hold. Change is gradual and paced, so your system can relearn a genuine sense of safety and you can steadily return to daily life.
Meditation, sound, and restorative practices
Restorative practices like meditation, sound baths, and breathwork are woven throughout the program. They calm the nervous system and create space to reconnect with yourself. Some people experience meditation and sound therapy as spiritual or meaning-making; others simply feel calmer and clearer. We meet you wherever you land, always according to your own beliefs, and either way, these practices are part of how we help you heal.
Ready to take the next step?
Call (818) 874-3071 or request a free benefits check. Taking this time for yourself is an act of care — and we’ll make the first step simple.
For referring professionals
We welcome referrals from therapists, psychiatrists, physicians, and schools. We’re in-network with the major payers, verify benefits quickly, coordinate with you throughout, and return your client to your care when the program is complete. To refer or learn more, call (818) 874-3071 or email info@themissingpeacecenter.com.