Modern Recovery Services

What Modern Recovery Services is

Modern Recovery Services is a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) offering online therapy for adults and teenagers struggling with addiction, mental illness, or both. The company's model combines individual therapy with a recovery coach, small-group sessions, and family involvement, all delivered via video from home. It is not a self-guided app or peer-support platform; instead, it is a clinical program staffed by licensed therapists who assess your situation, develop a treatment plan, and provide ongoing support. The company emphasizes that therapy is only part of their offering: they position themselves as providing "more than therapy" by adding peer connection, coaching, case management, and skills-building.

When you first reach out to Modern Recovery Services, you call an admissions line staffed partly by people in recovery themselves, meaning your initial contact is often someone who has lived experience with addiction. That first conversation, according to the company, is an opportunity to "tell your story, explore treatment approaches, and discuss payment options." There is no automated quiz or self-screening portal; a human answers.

How the program works

Modern Recovery Services operates a flexible online program with two distinct tracks: a Virtual Adult Program and an Online Teen Program. Both run on the same platform but tailored to different age groups and needs.

The adult program asks you to commit to between 3 and 5 days per week, with sessions running 3 hours each. You can choose morning, midday, or evening sessions, fitting the schedule to your work or family. That 3-hour block is structured group time, you are not in individual therapy the whole time but in a combination of individual check-ins, group sessions, and skills work. No office commute, no childcare logistics: you join from your home via video.

The Teen Program follows the same structure but is designed for younger patients with more age-appropriate content and family engagement. The company emphasizes family involvement generally, running online family therapy sessions separate from the teen's individual sessions. This is deliberate: the company states that family support "creates a strong foundation for lasting recovery."

Both programs pair you with a dedicated recovery coach available by phone or message beyond scheduled sessions. These coaches have lived recovery experience. You also meet weekly with a masters-level therapist (the company does not specify credential types beyond a master's degree in a mental-health field). For those prescribed medication, a clinician monitors your prescription and reconciles it with other medications or supplements to prevent dangerous interactions. You attend a weekly SMART Recovery meeting (a peer-support format led by a licensed mental health professional, distinct from 12-step approaches). The program includes case management and vocational or academic support as needed, continuing into "aftercare and extended care" as you stabilize.

What the pages prove

Modern Recovery Services accepts most major insurance plans. You can verify coverage directly through their website without committing; the admissions team will also check your coverage during your initial call. This is significant: addiction treatment and mental-health care are often prohibitively expensive out-of-pocket, and insurance coverage is the reason many people can access care at all. The company explicitly states it works "with leading insurance providers across the United States," though it does not list which plans or insurers.

The treatment categories the company serves include depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, addiction, ADHD, gender identity and sexual concerns, bullying, and peer pressure (this last one is a teen-specific category). That is a broad clinical range. The company does not publish success rates, clinical outcomes, or peer-reviewed studies.

Admission is a 3-step process: first, an initial phone call to explore options; second, a pre-screening to confirm your treatment choice and insurance coverage; third, starting therapy. The company presents this as straightforward and low-barrier. You do not need to travel to an office or take time off work for an in-person intake.

Treatment is discreet and confidential. Because it happens at home, not in a clinic where someone might see you in the waiting room, the company emphasizes privacy. This is especially important for someone worried about workplace or social stigma around mental-health or addiction treatment.

The company's headquarters contact line is (844) 949-3989, and an alternate number listed is (866) 425-1716. Past clients offer testimonials, though only fragments appear on the home page. One person writes that Modern Recovery "supplied all the tools I needed to transition back into day-to-day life" and that "I know Modern Recovery will be there for me if I ever need them." Another describes the program as "transformative" and notes that they "gained invaluable insights about myself and my diagnoses." These are unverified testimonials; they prove nothing about clinical efficacy but do show that at least some people felt the program was helpful and engaging.

What the pages don't say

Pricing is not published. The company emphasizes affordability and insurance acceptance but does not list self-pay rates. If uninsured, you would need to call to discuss cost.

Clinical outcomes are not published. The company does not state success rates or relapse rates, which is typical for most addiction-treatment programs.

Medication details are sparse. The company offers medication management if prescribed but does not specify which medications are available or its policy on controlled substances.

Therapist credentials beyond a master's degree are not stated. You won't know if your therapist is an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or psychologist from the public pages.

Geographic coverage is not listed. The site says therapists are licensed in the states they serve, but does not publish which states those are.

Who it fits and who it doesn't

Modern Recovery Services fits someone with employer insurance or a good individual plan, because that is its primary strength. Insurance makes treatment affordable in ways out-of-pocket care usually is not. If you have insurance and are seeking addiction treatment or a mental-health program, this is a reasonable starting point.

It suits someone who needs structure and in-group accountability. Three to five days a week of 3-hour sessions is intensive; you will be with your group and your therapist regularly, building relationships and being held accountable. This level of intensity is appropriate for someone early in recovery or in acute distress, but it is not a good fit for someone who wants occasional check-ins or a lighter commitment.

It fits if you want family involvement. If you're a teenager, your family can attend therapy sessions with you. If you're an adult whose family is willing to participate, that's supported. If you need family healing as part of your recovery, this is a strength of the program.

It does not fit if you prefer anonymity or pure peer-support. This is a clinical program with professionals, intake paperwork, and insurance claims; privacy is protected by law, but you are not anonymous.

It does not fit if you need residential treatment. This is an outpatient program; you live at home. If you need 24/7 supervision, a secure detoxification facility, or inpatient care, you would need a higher level of treatment.

It does not fit if cost is the single barrier. Without insurance and without published self-pay rates, the cost may be prohibitive. If you have zero dollars, you would need to look for free or sliding-scale programs.