Helping teens navigate anxiety and depression — so they can feel like themselves again.
Manna Treatment's adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program combines evidence-based therapy with a relational, whole-person approach — giving teens (13–18) practical tools, peer connection, and real, lasting growth.
- Ages
- 13 – 18
- Schedule
- Mon – Thu, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
- Format
- Small group + family
- Location
- Duluth, GA
A structured, supportive IOP for teens — without putting life on hold
Our adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program is built for teens who need consistent, meaningful support — but don't require inpatient care. Teens stay engaged in daily life while building the tools and confidence to thrive.
- Meets 4 days per week (Mon – Thu, 4:30 – 7:30 PM)
- Designed for teens ages 13–18 navigating anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges
- Highly trained clinicians using evidence-based treatment
- Teens continue living at home and attending school
- More support than weekly therapy — without inpatient care
- Family involvement throughout treatment
Our philosophy & mission
The beliefs that shape how we care for every client and family at Manna Treatment.
At Manna Treatment, our purpose is to improve the lives of our clients and their loved ones by helping them create meaningful, lasting change. We provide structured, evidence-based care that focuses not only on reducing symptoms, but on building the skills needed to manage challenges independently and sustain progress over time.
Our approach addresses the underlying patterns that contribute to emotional distress, including anxiety, mood instability, trauma, and maladaptive coping behaviors. Through active participation in treatment, clients learn practical strategies to replace unhelpful patterns with healthier, more effective ways of thinking, responding, and engaging in daily life.
We believe that real change happens through consistent effort, accountability, and support. Our programs are designed to help clients move beyond short-term relief toward long-term stability, resilience, and improved quality of life.
To guide individuals from surviving to thriving by building the skills, resilience, and confidence needed to lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Evidence-based therapy. Whole-person care.
We blend proven clinical methods with the relationships and belonging that teens need to truly heal.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns.
DBT Skills
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Mindfulness
Practical tools to ground the body and quiet an anxious mind.
Family Involvement
Parents are partners — we guide families through every step of treatment.
Peer Connection
A small, supportive group where teens feel seen, heard, and less alone.
In-Network Care
Preferred partner with most major insurers, making care more accessible.
Clinicians who specialize in adolescent care
Licensed therapists with years of experience supporting teens and families through anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges.
Ta'Neja Rodgers
MSW, LCSW — COO & Director of Adolescent IOP
Ta'Neja leads Manna's Adolescent IOP. With a Master of Social Work from Florida State University, she specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and family conflict using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered approaches for clients ages 13+.
Rebecca Frantz, MA
Primary Therapist
Rebecca earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in trauma-informed care from Richmont Graduate University. She works with adolescents (15–18) and adults on trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Gail Garlinghouse
Therapist
Gail is pursuing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mercer University. She works with children, adolescents, and adults on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions in a supportive, compassionate space.
Megan Wood
Therapist
Megan is starting a second career in counseling after years in the classroom, studying at Mercer University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She's passionate about a holistic approach to healing — balancing mind, body, and spirit.
Quality care, accessible to your family
Manna is a preferred partner with many major insurance providers. Call us to verify your plan in minutes.
- Aetna
- BCBS (Federal & GA / Out of State)
- Beacon Health
- Cigna / Cigna Piedmont
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente
- Oscar
- Tricare
- United / Optum
Parent questions, answered
Take the first step today
Register your teen through our secure online form and our admissions team will follow up within one business day. Prefer to talk now?
Register your teen
Complete our short registration form to get started. It takes just a few minutes, and an admissions specialist will reach out to walk your family through the next steps.
- Secure, confidential intake
- Insurance verification included
- Response within one business day
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