We provide a personalized & comprehensive treatment plan for North Carolina residents that fits seamlessly into your everyday life. Through a tailor-made, intensive, & evidence-based approach, we’ll ensure you have the quality care needed to make material progress.
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Understanding the landscape of mental health care access and the challenges
families face across the state.
North Carolina’s mental health access constraints are measurable and widespread. North Carolina has 11,046,024 residents living across 53,819 square miles, and 22.2 percent of adults experience mental illness. That prevalence translates to 2,452,217 residents experiencing mental illness who may need structured support such as an Intensive Outpatient Program. Yet 21.3 percent of adults who needed mental health treatment reported that they did not receive it, creating a large gap between need and real-world access. Capacity limitations show up in workforce density as well: North Carolina has 327.2 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Shortage designations reinforce the scale of the constraint, with 87.48% of North Carolina’s 100 counties designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. Delays compound the problem, since the average wait time for therapy in North Carolina is 12–16 weeks, slowing entry into higher-intensity care pathways when symptoms escalate. Median household income in North Carolina is $69,904, a figure that shapes affordability and the ability to stay consistent with care once it is finally secured.
These numbers describe a system where demand outpaces supply across a large geographic footprint. When 87.48 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, residents are often competing for the same limited appointment slots, and the 12–16 week wait time becomes a predictable outcome rather than an exception. With 327.2 providers per 100,000 residents serving 11,046,024 people, availability can tighten quickly when symptoms become acute and an Intensive Outpatient Program is clinically appropriate. For the 2,452,217 residents experiencing mental illness, delays are not only inconvenient; they can interrupt work, school, and caregiving routines while symptoms remain untreated. The 21.3 percent unmet-need figure also reflects what happens after repeated obstacles: residents may stop searching, accept care that is not the right intensity, or cycle through short-term options that do not provide continuity. Across 53,819 square miles and 100 counties, the practical reality is that access depends on timing, location, and provider capacity at the moment help is needed, even though the need is persistent and statewide.
UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE
Virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a level of mental healthcare that is more intensive than traditional weekly therapy. When symptoms are pronounced, recurring, & disruptive to everyday life, a higher cadence of treatment is often needed to improve quality of life. Treatment is delivered to clients directly in the comfort of their own home, with highly specialized care that’s specifically geared to each client’s needs, that provides the proper skills, support, accountability, and motivation needed to see clinically significant results. By receiving the right care at a higher cadence, clients gain greater adherence to treatment.
The goal of IOP is to help people manage their mental health and achieve lasting recovery while still allowing them to maintain their daily routines and responsibilities.
Evidence-Based Care
Expert Therapists
Curated Communities
Personalized Treatment
Immediate Availability
Flexible Scheduling
Virtual Access
Ongoing Support
We specialize in treating high acuity, high severity, mental health conditions with highly-personalized, comprehensive care that yields meaningful results

Schedule a call with a care coordinator to learn more about our program or signup directly
We’ll conduct a thorough intake to create your personalized virtual treatment plan
Meet your group and your individual therapist in as little as 24 hours
80%
of members start with moderate to severe mental health symptoms at baseline.
70%
Of members see clinically significant reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms within 8 weeks
50%
Achieve Remission Levels Within 8-weeks
90%
of our members would be disappointed if they could no longer access care through Grouport

Our team of licensed mental health providers uses a diverse set of therapeutic modalities to create a holistic, personalized treatment program with your background, mental health needs, and recovery goals in mind. No matter the level of your symptoms, or what you’re dealing with, we have a treatment plan for you & can provide the care needed to get better.
Our team of providers supports North Carolina residents using a diverse set of therapeutic modalities to create a holistic, personalized treatment program with your background, mental health needs, and recovery goals in mind. No matter the level of your symptoms, or what you’re dealing with, we have a group for you & can provide the care needed to get better.
Anxiety, OCD, Agoraphobia, Panic, Phobias
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum depression
Trauma & PTSD
Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, Couples Issues, Parenting, Supporting a loved one, Chronic Illness, Work stress & burnout, Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Gender identity, LGBTQIA Support
Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia, Anger Management, ADHD, Substance Abuse & Addiction
Self-harm, Self-injury, Suicidal ideation, Suicide Survival
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy
Check out how our services have helped our members see life-changing results
Sarah

"It’s helped our family improve communication, control anger, and it’s helped my husband and I parent better. I’m forever grateful for bringing our family even closer together."
Isabel

"I joined Grouport to work on myself and to heal. I’m learning so much at every session! The change I see not only in myself but in my fellow group members is abundantly encouraging and profoundly fulfilling. Group therapy with Grouport is a powerful healing tool."
Danielle

"Grouport can help you with your issues. Their therapists are well trained to work with you on your issues. I felt my anxiety greatly improve after only a few sessions. I highly recommend it!"
Glenn

"Grouport's approach to DBT is a real strength. This approach provides tools and methods for working with difficult emotions and getting a handle on them. It has given me hope where other approaches have failed."
Benjamin

"Adam is helping me to approach my anxieties from a different perspective. So I’m working on developing this awareness and not be too fearful about it."
Charlotte

“Group therapy depends on the facilitator and the participants. This particular one is great for both.”
Melanie

“I love getting another perspective on an issue from another participant. It changes my whole thought process and really helps me see things clearly. I like Grouport because there is no pressure to discuss your problems. During my good weeks, I usually have a similar problem to someone else in the group that's in the back of my mind. They bring that problem to life when they talk about their own situations. We always come to a solution for these negative thoughts or emotions.”
$337/week
billed at $1,348/mo
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If you have an address in North Carolina, Grouport can serve you regardless of your ZIP code.
Let's find the right therapist and group matches for you, so you can get consistent, intensive, & effective care.
