Newport Academy Virginia

Great Falls, VA

Newport Academy in Virginia offers comprehensive mental health treatment for teens while working to restore family connections. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to a 300-acre nature preserve along the Potomac River, the facility provides both privacy and natural surroundings that enhance the therapeutic experience. The program takes a holistic approach, organizing therapy into four key categories: clinical, experiential, spiritual, and academic. Treatment begins with a thorough assessment, followed by the creation of a personalized care plan overseen by a team including counselors, nurses, psychiatrists, and dieticians. Newport Academy emphasizes family healing through attachment-based family therapy, helping rebuild crucial relationships while providing individual and group therapy that connects teens with peers and builds support networks. The treatment offerings blend evidence-based approaches with creative and experiential therapies including equine therapy, music and art therapy, horticulture, adventure therapy, yoga, and meditation. Gender-specific therapy and body image groups address teens' unique needs. For academic continuity, Newport Academy maintains a fully transferable high school curriculum with on-site teachers, individual tutoring, and educational planning. The facility features comfortable living spaces, a fitness center, and outdoor lounging areas. Beyond residential care, they offer flexible outpatient programming and day school options for teens requiring different levels of support. The central Virginia location allows easy access to Washington DC and local attractions for family visits and activities.