Outpatient Mental Health Treatment 
Programs in Waltham, MA

Waltham Day and Evening Mental Health Treatment Programs for Adults and Adolescents (beginning Spring 2025)

Seeking help for mental health challenges is a deeply personal and courageous step. Guidelight provides a supportive and compassionate environment in Waltham where you can find the care you need to heal and grow. We offer a range of flexible mental health treatment options, including our Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program, designed to meet you wherever you are on your journey. Our team is dedicated to helping you regain balance, build resilience, and move toward a brighter future. You don’t have to face this alone – let us walk alongside you every step of the way.

Outcomes-Backed Outpatient Treatment Programs

At Guidelight, our approach to treatment is to meet you where you are. We understand that every individual’s path to healing is unique, so we take an outcomes-based approach that focuses on measurable progress and long-term success. We believe in the power of collaboration, working together with you, your loved ones, other providers, and our team to create a personalized and comprehensive mental health care plan.

Our structured in-person programming allows you to receive world-class behavioral healthcare that fits into your life. Our programs utilize evidence-based practices based on your specific needs. By focusing on clear goals and consistent evaluations, we aim to empower you to achieve meaningful progress while maintaining balance in your daily life.

IOP and PHP programs include:

• Group therapy
• Medication management
• Evidence-based customized curriculum
• Medical and nursing support
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Experiential therapy

• Individual therapy
• Skills development through outcomes-backed therapies
• Family therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness and Expressive Therapy
• Trauma-informed treatment
• Comprehensive discharge planning

PHP and IOP Levels of Care

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) 

• 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday
• Starts in morning and lasts through the afternoon
• Average treatment duration: 2 weeks

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) 

• 3 hours per day, 3 days per week
• During the day, evening program coming soon
• Average treatment duration: 6 weeks

Who We Help

Guidelight provides compassionate care for individuals from all walks of life. Our programs are designed to treat and support adults and adolescents (beginning Spring 2025) aged 12 and up who are navigating mental health challenges. Recognizing that each person’s experience is deeply personal, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel seen, heard, and understood.

For adults, our Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP program) offer flexible care options that allow you to focus on your well-being while maintaining responsibilities at work or home. Whether you’re searching for PHP mental health services or IOP therapy in Waltham, our approach ensures that your treatment meets your unique needs and goals.

Adolescents (beginning Spring 2025) aged 12–18 require specialized support as they address the emotional and mental health challenges that arise during this critical stage of growth. Our Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program in Waltham provides structured care in a compassionate setting, helping teens build coping skills, improve communication, and foster resilience.

At Guidelight, we honor the individuality of every person we serve. No matter your age, gender, race, ethnicity or background, our PHP and IOP treatment in Waltham are here to guide you toward healing and a renewed sense of hope.

Mental Health Concerns We Help With

At Guidelight, we provide compassionate care for a wide range of mental health concerns, designing our programs to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program are designed to address a variety of challenges with a focus on healing and growth.

We specialize in helping individuals struggling with the following:

• Anxiety Disorders
• Attention-deficits
• Behavioral Challenges
• Depressive Disorders
• Dissociative Disorders

• Gender Identity
• Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Trauma

Schedule an Evaluation in Waltham:

Scheduling an evaluation is an important step in determining the right level of care. Our team is ready to guide you through the process with care and understanding.

• For yourself or a loved one

• For a client or patient

Financial considerations:

Guidelight is committed to making high-quality mental health care accessible to everyone. We work with all insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. We will work closely with you to verify your benefits, explain coverage details, and assist in creating a plan that aligns with your needs.

Our Waltham Directors:

Miranda Hays, LMHC, ATR-P (she/her)

Executive Director Guidelight Waltham

Miranda is a compassionate leader who loves incorporating expressive therapies and mindfulness-based skills into her work with clients. Prior to joining Guidelight, she served as the Child & Adolescent Assistant PHP Director at her last organization’s Boston and Norwell clinics.

As a therapist, my passion lies in creating a safe and affirming space for all individuals including those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those who are navigating their gender identity.”

Matt Nicoli, LICSW (he/him)

Director of Clinical Outreach

Matt brings over two decades of clinical and outreach experience in outpatient, hospital, school, and government settings. His passion for providing the highest quality healthcare, while dismantling barriers to that care, perfectly aligns with Guidelight’s mission to ensure everyone has access to the highest quality clinical care.

My core values of compassion, curiosity, and dignity have guided my clinical practice. With these values, I actively seek to understand another person’s perspective with empathy and genuine interest, while treating them with inherent worth and value.”

Communities We Serve

At Guidelight, we are proud to serve communities throughout Greater Boston. Our Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program are designed to provide accessible, high-quality mental health care to individuals across the region.

We welcome individuals from Waltham and nearby communities.

• Newton
• Dedham
• Wellesley
• Needham
• Brookline
• Watertown
• Arlington
• Wayland

• Weston
• Natick
• Lincoln
• Concord
• Dover
• Sudbury
• Chestnut Hill
• Cambridge

Interested in Learning More About Our Mental Health Treatment Programs?

Contact Us

Guidelight operates in Massachusetts as a mental health services clinic licensed to provide Psychiatric Day Treatment, which is sometimes described by insurers as intensive outpatient programs (“IOP”) or partial hospitalization programs (“PHP”). Guidelight is not currently certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as an IOP or PHP.