Cornerstone’s virtual Intensive Outpatient Program gives adults structured, compassionate support for anxiety, depression, and trauma — more than weekly therapy, without putting life on hold.
A fully virtual program — available to adults across Texas · In-network with major insurance plans
Affordable & accessible
Our mission is to make high-quality mental health and recovery support accessible to everyone, meeting clients where they are in their journey. At Cornerstone, we tailor every session to the individual, integrating evidence-based practices with a focus on the mind-body connection — in a safe, non-judgmental environment where every client feels valued and heard.
Learn MoreMore than a counseling center — a cornerstone for building resilience, growth, and well-being.
We start by building emotional regulation skills, grounding techniques, and nervous-system tools so you feel safe and steady throughout treatment.
Together we identify the experiences, beliefs, and patterns that keep affecting your mental health today — so change is built on real understanding.
We help you build healthier patterns, strengthen your sense of self, repair relationships, and create a plan for continued growth after the program.
You've done the work
You've learned the coping skills. You've pushed through. You keep showing up — despite the anxiety, low mood, and stress that keep following you.
Yet something still feels stuck. Small moments trigger big emotions. Relationships feel harder. Sleep is inconsistent. You know there's more beneath the surface — you're just not sure how to reach it on your own, an hour at a time.
Our virtual IOP may be a good fit if you're experiencing:
Many of the people we work with tell us:
“I've been in therapy before, but I still feel stuck.”
“I know where my problems come from, but I can't seem to move past them.”
“I am tired of just getting through the day.”
“My anxiety keeps showing up no matter what I try.”
“It shouldn't be this hard to feel like myself again.”
Lindsay M. Malhotra
Founder & Clinical Director — MSW, LCSW-S, LCDC, PSS
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Lindsay Malhotra blends academic expertise with a passion for community and public policy. She is a professor at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work and founded Cornerstone Counseling Center in Plano.
Her career has centered on intensive outpatient programs, recovery support services, and family-focused care — leading with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to empowering individuals and communities.
Read More“You are not your struggles — you are your strength in overcoming them.”
Your care team brings a range of backgrounds and specialties — united by warmth, integrity, and a commitment to meaningful progress.
Terrell Gorham
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Tesla Green
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Maritza Ruiz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Dr. Jackie Michael
Psychiatric Mental Health NP, PMHNP-BC
Adam Weir
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jodi Pompa
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Dallin Shumway
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Rosa Villalobos
Operations Manager
The virtual IOP is one part of Cornerstone Counseling Center. Whatever stage you’re in, there’s a way forward — explore everything we offer.
One-on-one support for anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum adjustment, burnout, and self-esteem.
Strengthen connection and work through communication, parenting stress, trust, and life transitions.
Non-judgmental support for early recovery, relapse prevention, and the family impact of addiction.
Guidance through career shifts, burnout, returning to work, and major life-stage changes.
Group sessions on mindfulness, stress management, and everyday self-care practices.
See the full Cornerstone practice and how to get started at cornerstoneccp.com.
An Intensive Outpatient Program offers more structure and therapeutic contact than weekly therapy, while still letting you live at home. Cornerstone’s program is delivered entirely online — group and individual sessions you can join from anywhere in Texas.
You are your strength
Whether you’re starting out or stepping up from weekly therapy, we’ll help you take the next step. In the program, people often find:
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