Embark Behavioral Health – Vienna

1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 210 Vienna, VA 22182

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About Embark Behavioral Health – Vienna

Embark Behavioral Health is a mental health facility located in Vienna, Virginia. They treat pre-teens, young adults, and teens for many different types of behavioral issues. They also help people who struggle with substance use disorder and a mental health issue concurrently (dual diagnosis).

The Admissions Process

They take most forms of private insurance and self-pay. You can verify your insurance on their website or call them, and they will walk you through the process.

All clients have an assessment to determine the level of treatment they need and the type of therapy that will be most effective.

Treatment Especially for Young People

The facility’s directors recommend professional therapy for young people when school counseling does not work. I like that the counselors at this facility are all specifically trained in treating young people. The focus is on steering teens away from making myopic decisions and focusing on long-term goals.

Everyone is treated with group and individual therapy. They have several levels of treatment. If your child is in the partial hospitalization program, they will come in all day for treatment and go home at night. Kids in the intensive outpatient program will come in several times a week for a few hours daily.

What Treatment Is Like

Daily treatment begins with a mindfulness session. Kids will then have cognitive behavioral therapy, where they will learn coping skills for dealing with the types of situations that cause them to act out.

Everyone will have peer-to-peer group therapy in the afternoon, where they share their experiences with mental health issues. They will learn distress tolerance skills to help them cope with intense emotions.

I liked that in addition to evidence-based treatment, they also offer music therapy here. Creative activities can help kids healthily express themselves.

Latest Reviews

Adrian Abraham

2 months ago on Google

Came to the site to do a tour of the facility. Met the clinical director for the tour, would have given 5 stars but the front desk area was very messy and had a strange odor. This should be addressed soon since it is the first thing you see as you enter.

Response from the owner2 months ago

Hi Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and tour our facility! We have passed your feedback, on to our executive director at this location to remedy this situation. We aim to create a welcoming environment at all of our facilities and we're sorry that it was not up to our standards here at Embark. We hope that the rest of your tour went well and that your family found the answers they needed.

Thomas

5 months ago on Google

I strongly advise against this location based on our family's negative experience. The fundamental issues stem from both the program structure and staff culture, which created an environment that ultimately proved counterproductive to our child's treatment.The staff consistently demonstrated a concerning attitude, appearing self-absorbed and treating parents with condescension rather than as partners in their child's care. Rather than fostering a collaborative environment, staff members spoke at parents, making it clear that we were expected to serve their needs rather than the other way around.The program's rigid structure presented several operational issues:- Scheduling showed no flexibility for working parents- Appointments regularly started 15-20 minutes late with no acknowledgment of parents' time- The program runs on a four-week cycle that simply repeats, frustrating my child who wanted to progress beyond topics they'd already mastered- Medical care consisted of brief 5-15 minute virtual sessions with a New York-based doctor who seemed quick to prescribe medicationsPerhaps most concerning was the apparent priority of keeping children in the program as long as insurance would allow, rather than focusing on their progress and readiness to move on. This became evident when they attempted to manipulate my child into staying by using a "graduation party" as leverage. My child recognized this manipulation for what it was and chose to discontinue the program.While Embark may work for some, our experience revealed an environment focused more on extending enrollment than providing effective, personalized care. I cannot recommend this facility to other families seeking mental health support for their children.

Response from the owner2 months ago

We are very sorry to hear about your described negative experience; something unacceptable under Embark s standards. Our outpatient clinic was created with each young person s well-being and effective care as our top priority. The goal of our therapists and staff is to provide supportive treatment that gets adolescents and teens back to one s family and community as soon as possible. The choice to seek treatment is the family and client s choice. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. Embark is committed to increasing awareness and lowering the stigma surrounding mental health; and is focused on creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care. We have set out on a big goal to reverse our nation s youth mental health crisis. I d like to invite you to reach out to our Executive Director, Karina at karina.campbell@embarkbh.com so we can discuss the described issues or concerns further.

thelma mccoy

6 months ago on Google

Embark provides top-notch, exquisite service beginning at receptionist, the enrollee director, and entire staff. Very warm, caring and friendly staff providing great, quality and professional services to youth and families! Thank you, Embark for making a difference in the lives of our youth and families!!!

Response from the owner1 month ago

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our team. Making a difference in the lives of youth and families is our top priority, and we are grateful for your support and feedback. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent service to our community!

Rehab Score

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8.3 / 10

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Location

Accepted Insurance

Embark Behavioral Health – Vienna works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

UnitedHealth Group

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Elevance Health

Kaiser Permanente

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient rehabs offer community-based addiction treatment, enabling clients to remain in their homes while in recovery. Their levels of care typically include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, and sober living programming. Most outpatient facilities offer addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Integrative programs include evidence-based holistic therapies, such as meditation, music therapy, and massage. Facilities specializing in alcohol and/or opioid addiction may also provide medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Inpatient

Clients who are in early recovery, leaving detox, or experiencing a crisis often require the intensive treatment of an inpatient rehab facility. Clients in inpatient care receive robust clinical supervision, housing, and meals, allowing them to focus exclusively on their recovery while they stabilize. The primary treatment modalities used in most inpatient centers include extensive addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Many drug rehabs also offer holistic therapies, such as music, art, fitness, and experiential therapies.

Aftercare Support

Clients participating in a rehab aftercare program receive comprehensive and customized support as they leave high-intensity treatment, reintegrate into their community, and focus on maintaining their sobriety. These programs offer a wide variety of services to align with the client's unique and evolving needs, often including medical, mental health, and social service program referrals. Clients typically develop their drug rehab aftercare plan in conjunction with their case manager and care team.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

In Virginia, dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs focus on providing integrated care for individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Specialized programs offer medically monitored detox, outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization. Therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapy, and family therapy help to address both disorders simultaneously while promoting mental health and well-being.

Virginia provides substance abuse treatment for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. These programs incorporate evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care. With a variety of treatment options available, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs, you can find personalized care to support you in achieving sobriety and learning the skills to maintain long-term recovery.

Dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized form of rehab where you receive care for both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder at the same time. You're provided access to medical staff and mental health experts throughout the program. Additionally, mental health services tend to include multiple forms of therapy, including individual therapy, group counseling, relapse prevention education, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Virginia is a short term form of talk therapy. Participants usually have homework between sessions, which may include journaling, self talk, and setting SMART goals. The aim is to transform negative thought patterns into positive ones.

Trauma therapy helps you understand and manage the emotional and physical responses that often follow witnessing or experiencing traumatic events. Using therapeutic interventions, your therapist works with you to reframe that experience, which in turn reduces your anxiety and helps you regain control over your life.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

If you've experienced addiction, you may have lost the skills to self manage and adapt to change. Because these basic life skills are crucial for recovery, drug rehab programs typically include life skills training as an integral part of treatment.

For those experiencing mental health challenges, including substance use disorder, dialectical behavior therapy in Virginia offers an evidence based method of treatment. This therapy teaches skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal relations so you can break free from negative patterns.

Experiential therapy is based on the philosophy that individuals cannot think themselves out of their struggles. Instead, they need experiences to help them physically and emotionally work through issues. Examples include adventure therapy, music therapy, and equine therapy. These methods are often used to treat substance abuse and other types of behavioral addictions.

Nutrition therapy teaches you what to eat and not eat, how to grocery shop, how to cook easy nutritious meals, and how to use food as medicine to address your health issues. These skills will help speed up your recovery process and reduce the risk of relapse.

Recreational therapy is often a part of a holistic treatment center program for drug and alcohol addiction in Virginia. It offers structured activities that replace substance use with positive experiences like swimming, painting, and hiking. These encourage social interactions, promote physical and mental health, and help reduce stress, all of which are factors that are important to help you rebuild your life.

Amenities

Residential Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Jessica Anne Breton, MA, LMFT

Executive Director

Dr. Christy Beaudin, PhD, LCSW, CPHQ

VP of Quality & Compliance

Jeremy Behling

COO

Laurie Brown

VP of Revenue Cycle MAnagement

Alec Dorman

VP of Finance & Strategy

Landon KirkChief People officer

Dr. Sharnell Myles, Psy.D, LPC, CCTP, CPCS

Chief Clinical Officer

Ryan Penhallegon

VP of Human Resources

Brian ROgers

Senior Director of Quality

Darren Wight

CFO

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Virginia

Contact Information

(571) 582-7925

Website

1934 Old Gallows Road
Suite 210
Vienna, VA 22182

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Reviews of Embark Behavioral Health – Vienna

4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Google Reviews

4.6 (40 reviews)

2 months ago

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:

Hi Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and tour our facility! We have passed your feedback, on to our executive director at this location to remedy this situation. We aim to create a welcoming environment at all of our facilities and we're sorry that it was not up to our standards here at Embark. We hope that the rest of your tour went well and that your family found the answers they needed.

6 months ago

We are very sorry to hear about your described negative experience; something unacceptable under Embark’s standards. Our outpatient clinic was created with each young person’s well-being and effective care as our top priority. The goal of our therapists and staff is to provide supportive treatment that gets adolescents and teens back to one’s family and community as soon as possible. The choice to seek treatment is the family and client’s choice. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. Embark is committed to increasing awareness and lowering the stigma surrounding mental health; and is focused on creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care. We have set out on a big goal to reverse our nation’s youth mental health crisis. I’d like to invite you to reach out to our Executive Director, Karina at karina.campbell@embarkbh.com so we can discuss the described issues or concerns further.

Darnell McCoy

This is a greatClinic. Very clean, neat and orderly. The staff is very hospitable and welcomes you with open arms. They’re easy to talk to and very friendly and make you feel like you’re talking to one of your closest friend(s) that you can share anything with. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone that has Teenagers that’s going through any kind of mental issues and need someone to talk to. If there were some kind of way to give them a 10 star rating I would.

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that our clinic has provided you with a welcoming and friendly experience. We strive to create a comfortable environment for all our patients, and we appreciate your recommendation.

Jessica Prophet

7 months ago

Embark has a very welcoming and professional atmosphere. I was very impressed by the front desk staff, therapists and Director, Dr. DeNeal-Findley, who were very friendly, knowledgeable and caring. After touring the center, I felt very comfortable and loved the modern homey design that made me feel like I wasn’t in a hospital/your average behavioral health facility.

Jessica, thank you for sharing your positive experience at Embark! We are thrilled to hear that you found our atmosphere welcoming and our staff friendly and knowledgeable. We take pride in hiring amazing staff and our modern design that promotes comfort. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. It means a lot.

JJ JJ

1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. At our outpatient clinic, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive care to teens and young adults facing mental health challenges. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) are designed to offer structured support and treatment tailored to the unique needs of each teen or young adult. We're committed to helping our clients achieve their mental health goals and regain a sense of well-being. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. Sincerely, The Embark Behavioral Health Team

Tom P

Bad. Very unimpressed with the staff as their primary focus seems to be keeping your child in the program for as long as possible. They follow a prescribed “one size fits all” program. Oh and literally the worst billing system I have ever encountered. No billing transparency. Expect them to randomly charge your credit with no notice or invoice. Expect them to bill you 6-12 months after you have left the program — randomly. The billing team is highly dysfunctional and has requested on multiple occasions to have me call up my insurance company and conference them in because the insurance company won’t talk to them directly. Huh? If you do use Embark - keep a ledger of every payment, and conversation as back up. Try to force them to send all correspondence via email for record keeping purposes. Refuse to pay without a full accounting of expenses and payments. And when they send your child's medical or personally identifiable information in clear text - which is a violation of HIPAA and Virginia state law — make sure you report them. Did I mention how bad the billing department is?

We are very sorry to hear about your described negative experience; something unacceptable under Embark’s standards. Our outpatient clinic was created with each young person’s well-being and effective care as our top priority, this includes not disclosing any personally identifiable information and abiding by HIPPA laws. The goal of our therapists and staff is to provide supportive treatment that gets young people back to their family and community as soon as possible. The choice to seek treatment is the family and client’s choice. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. Embark is committed to increasing awareness and lowering the stigma surrounding mental health; and is focused on creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care. We have set out on a big goal to reverse our nation’s youth mental health crisis. We’d like to invite you to reach our Chief People Offer, Landon Kirk, at lkirk@embarkbh.com so we can discuss the described issues further.

Rebecca McDonald

Wonderful amazing staff and program! Been a life changing help for my daughter.

Hello, Thank you so much for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that our outpatient clinic in Vienna, Virginia, has had a life-changing impact on your daughter. Our therapists take pride in providing a wonderful and amazing program that aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents and teens. It's heartening to know that the support and services we offer have been instrumental in your daughter's journey. If there's anything specific you'd like to share about your experience with our outpatient treatment program or therapy sessions, we'd love to hear more. Thank you for entrusting us with your daughter's care. We're committed to continuing to provide excellent service and support for her well-being. Best regards, Embark Behavioral Health in Vienna, Virginia

Bonnie Ahumada

The IOP at Embark at Tyrsons Corner was immensely beneficial for my child. They learned skills and coping mechanisms that will serve them well in life. As parents, we also learned so much about what our child was going through and how best to help them. The family sessions and group family sessions were invaluable. I would highly recommend this program to other families in the area. It was not the first outpatient program our child participated in but it was by far the best and most successful.

Dear Bonnie, Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Embark Behavioral Health in Vienna, Virginia. We're delighted to hear that our IOP was immensely beneficial for your child. It's heartening to know that they acquired valuable skills and coping mechanisms that will serve them well in their journey ahead. We also appreciate your acknowledgment of the positive impact on your family as a whole. The family sessions and group family sessions are integral parts of our program, and we're glad to hear that they were invaluable for you. Supporting families in understanding and assisting their loved ones is a key aspect of our approach. Your recommendation holds great significance. If you ever have more questions or need further support, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to assist you and other families in the area on their paths to healing and growth. Thank you for choosing our outpatient program and for sharing your positive experience. Embark Behavioral Health in Vienna, Virginia.

I would strongly advise against choosing Embark as an intensive outpatient program for you or your child. I do not feel that this facility gave the care that they promised to give in any way resulting in a very negative experience. Most of the time when we tried to share opinions about the program, they were quickly shut down and they were not open to change. There is a strong lack of professionalism and communication, both things that are essential to individual progression and success within a program like this. Although I at times felt I was able to build connections with my group members, I feel as though another program whose therapists have more respect, expertise, and genuine care for each client would help make much more progress than this program has the ability to make.

We are very sorry to hear about the described negative experience; something unacceptable under Embark’s standards. Our outpatient program was created with each adolescent, teen, and young adult’s well-being and effective care as our top priority. The goal is to get back to one’s family and community as soon as possible. Our goal is to provide healing treatment that helps youth overcome difficult challenges like anxiety and depression and to create lives filled with joy, we understand that the healing journey is not always easy. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. Embark is committed to increasing awareness and lowering the stigma surrounding mental health; and is focused on creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care. We have set out on a big goal to reverse our nation’s youth mental health crisis. Thank you for your feedback, please reach out to our Executive Director, Karina Campbell at karina.campbell@embarkbh.com so that we can discuss this issue further.

Lee K

[Original post removed. Care, safety, and ongoing treatment of patient was neglectful and inadequate, resulting in a net negative experience. Billing procedures were convoluted and questionable.]

Lee, we are very sorry to hear about the described negative experience; something unacceptable under Embark’s standards. Our outpatient program was created with each client’s well-being and effective care as our top priority. The goal is to get back to one’s family and community as soon as possible. The choice to seek treatment is the family and client’s choice. We are focused on creating a streamlined billing experience that provides multiple in network insurance options for families who we have the opportunity to help. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. Embark is committed to increasing awareness and lowering the stigma surrounding mental health; and is focused on creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care. We have set out on a big goal to reverse our nation’s youth mental health crisis. Thank you for your feedback, please reach out to our Executive Director, Karina Campbell , at karina.campbell@embarkbh.com so that we can discuss this issue further.

Wholesome Health 360

2 years ago

Excellent staff and high quality care! Will continue to refer! Jennifer Murphy and Ladan are amazing to work with.

Thank you for your wonderful review! Jennifer, Ladan, and all of the other therapists and staff at our outpatient treatment program are committed to providing outstanding care and support through our intensive outpatient programs and day treatment/partial hospitalization programs. Our goal is to help adolescents, teens, and young adults with difficult behavioral health challenges like anxiety, depression so they can create a life filled with joy. We are grateful for your feedback. If you have any further questions or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team.

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