Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program – Alexandria

7809 Schelhorn Rd
Alexandria, VA 22306

Center For Discovery Alexandria VA 22306

About Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program – Alexandria

Separate adult and adolescent PHPs provide treatment five to six days per week for six to seven hours per day. Participants receive two meals and snacks daily and have time to put into practice the new skills they learn. Methods of treatment include exposure and response prevention, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

The IOP consists of three to six days per week of treatment with at least nine hours of treatment per week. This level of care is for individuals who are ready to shift their focus back to their own lives but still want to attend therapy.

Center for Discovery works with most major insurance plans including Beacon, Cigna, First Choice Health, HealthNet, Humana, Optum, TRICARE, Kaiser, Magellan, and Multiplan. Verify your coverage and out-of-network benefits directly with your provider.

Latest Reviews

James Wishart
1 month ago on Google
1
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ava kelly
11 months ago on Google
5
Went three years ago and they saved my life :) The staff is very caring about their clients, were clear and reasonable with their rules, and accommodating.
Response from the owner10 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled you gained the insight and skills necessary to recover. Keep up the good work!
Angela Bishop
1 year ago on Google
5
Our daughter was in desperate need of help. Her ED had gotten into a dangerous zone. Out patient therapy was just not enough to bridge the gap for us. We began looking for facilities and this one was semi close. Leaving your child can be very difficult and reading reviews I felt somewhat comfortable with this place.Ilida was really easy to work with. When we arrived, she went through all of the initial paperwork with us and made sure we understood everything before signing. While there our daughter was able to gain weight and understand her relationship with her body image and understand how her eating disorder affected that. The staff was great and quickly developed relationships that were therapeutic with my daughter- helping her use her DBT skills when she would get upset. As a mom, it does your heart good to know that when your child is upset, there is someone there to comfort them when you can t. She went in having withdrawn into herself, no longer enjoying activities she had previously enjoyed, and as previously mentioned, very sick. She discharged a healthy, happy kiddo! Enjoying activities she hadn t enjoyed in a long time!The only negative comments I have is that the house was in somewhat of a transition of staff upon our arrival. Our daughter was assigned a virtual therapist & virtual dietician. While both of these individuals were great, we would have much preferred in person facilitation. There were some lapses of communication a few times, but again, staff was/is in transition. When it s brought to their attention, they are quick to rectify this.At the end of the day, the good definitely outweighs the bad and if I had to do it all over again, I would send her there without hesitation. Actually at discharge, our daughter was in tears because while she wanted to come home, she was going to miss several of the staff!
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
We are honored to be a part of your loved one s journey and are glad you both had such a positive experience with our team. All of our staff are committed to providing compassionate and nurturing care that empowers our clients to sustain long-term recovery. We wish you and your family the very best!

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Accepted Insurance

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program – Alexandria works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

CareFirst
Compcare
Employers Health Network
Fortified Provider Network (FPN)
HMC HealthWorks
Holman Group
Indian Health Services (IHS)
IEHP
Moda Health
Managed Health Network (MHN)
Premera
Sharp Health Plan
UHA Health Insurance

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.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
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 iconInpatient Rehab
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers a structured environment for intensive treatment of behavioral and substance use disorders. PHP treatment can consist of sessions ranging from 6-8 hours per day for an average of 90 days. You can often expect to engage in behavioral therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and receive medication. PHP treatment is often covered either fully or partially by insurance providers.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

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.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (425) 598-0357
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7809 Schelhorn Rd
Alexandria, VA 22306

Fact checked and written by:
Kelly Junco, CPC, CPRC, BA, BS
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program – Alexandria

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3.9 (17 reviews)
James Wishart
1 month ago
1

Now Embark

ava kelly
11 months ago
5

Went three years ago and they saved my life :) The staff is very caring about their clients, were clear and reasonable with their rules, and accommodating.

Response from the owner11 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled you gained the insight and skills necessary to recover. Keep up the good work!
Angela Bishop
1 year ago
5

Our daughter was in desperate need of help. Her ED had gotten into a dangerous zone. Out patient therapy was just not enough to bridge the gap for us. We began looking for facilities and this one was semi close. Leaving your child can be very difficult and reading reviews I felt somewhat comfortable with this place.Ilida was really easy to work with. When we arrived, she went through all of the initial paperwork with us and made sure we understood everything before signing. While there our daughter was able to gain weight and understand her relationship with her body image and understand how her eating disorder affected that. The staff was great and quickly developed relationships that were therapeutic with my daughter- helping her use her DBT skills when she would get upset. As a mom, it does your heart good to know that when your child is upset, there is someone there to comfort them when you can t. She went in having withdrawn into herself, no longer enjoying activities she had previously enjoyed, and as previously mentioned, very sick. She discharged a healthy, happy kiddo! Enjoying activities she hadn t enjoyed in a long time!The only negative comments I have is that the house was in somewhat of a transition of staff upon our arrival. Our daughter was assigned a virtual therapist & virtual dietician. While both of these individuals were great, we would have much preferred in person facilitation. There were some lapses of communication a few times, but again, staff was/is in transition. When it s brought to their attention, they are quick to rectify this.At the end of the day, the good definitely outweighs the bad and if I had to do it all over again, I would send her there without hesitation. Actually at discharge, our daughter was in tears because while she wanted to come home, she was going to miss several of the staff!

Response from the owner1 year ago
We are honored to be a part of your loved one s journey and are glad you both had such a positive experience with our team. All of our staff are committed to providing compassionate and nurturing care that empowers our clients to sustain long-term recovery. We wish you and your family the very best!
hana cho
2 years ago
5

i had a great experience at CFD. all the staffs are very nice and friendly. i highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a residential to stay at

Response from the owner2 years ago
Hi Hana! We greatly appreciate you sharing your experience. Keep up the great work and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your recovery journey! If you ever need us moving forward, please don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you continued success in your recovery journey!
Ruby L
2 years ago
5

Cool place. Megan is awesome

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you so much for your feedback! All of our staff are committed to providing compassionate and nurturing care that empowers our clients to sustain long-term recovery. We wish you the very best!
itss jxdeyyy
2 years ago
5

10/10 :))))

Response from the owner2 years ago
We are honored that you chose Center For Discovery/Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program/ to be part of your recovery journey.
Tina Collins
2 years ago
4

Great facility helped my child immensely only complaint is when she was discharged they missed a whole bag of clothes and because it is 2 1/2 hours away it took us a few months to go back to get the clothes and they had discarded them without even calling us they said that we signed something at admission but neither my husband or I remember that being discussed. The right thing to do would have been to call me and say we re gonna discard it if you don t come get it by this date

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback. We are honored to be a part of your loved one s journey and we appreciate your input as we strive to continue our mission to transform lives.
Amelia B
2 years ago
5

Ines Foscarini
2 years ago
4

Personally, I think it was really helpful. I was about to get sent to residential but my parents wanted to see if CFD could help me first. I ended up staying for 5 months and it was tough at first but I was able to challenge myself a lot. While I did make a lot of friends and learned more about my ed, some of the staff was mean and unhelpful. They were rude and often did not make me feel valued or heard.

Response from the owner2 years ago
Hello Ines, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you found our program helpful, as we are always striving to improve our patient experience, we hope that you have contacted us directly so we can remedy the concerns you mentioned above. You can contact us directly at info@centerfordiscovery.com. Wishing you continued success in your recovery journey!
red
3 years ago
2

The director, Susan, is narcissistic and insane. She took my parents into her office during a visit and decided to kick me out on a Sunday with no previous warning. She has insulted me, yelled and me, lied to my parents, and mistreated other patients. I was left with nowhere to go except home, 3 1/2 hours away. My stay lasted just under 3 weeks, and while my interactions with everyone except Susan were positive, my time there was stressful and led to many mental breakdowns due to threats of being kicked out and splitting patients up. No php or iop placements were set up before kicking me out without warning. Susan is unfit for her position and has ruined my stay after waiting 4 months for placement.

Response from the owner3 years ago
Thank you, Bebe, for taking the time to share your experience with us. We take these reviews seriously and if it turns out your encounter with our services was not up to par, we hope that you have contacted us directly so we can remedy the situation. You can contact us at info@centerfordiscovery.com, thank you.
Lucie W
4 years ago
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Michael Grossman
5 years ago
1

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