The Nation’s Leading Teen Treatment Center for Mental Health
We bring teens from a path of self-destruction to a place where they can build self-esteem by treating the primary mental health issues that are the underlying causes of high-risk behavior. We treat adolescents between the age of 12 and 18 who are struggling with teen depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, co-occurring eating disorders, other teen mental health issues, and teenage substance abuse.
Our Mental Health Treatment Programs
Newport Academy’s programs address the physical, psychological, social, and educational needs of adolescents and their families, from a foundation of compassionate care, clinical expertise, and unconditional love. Our young adult program, Newport Institute, is based in the same acclaimed treatment model, which has yielded industry-leading success rates for young individuals around the country.
Insurance We Accept
We know that financing teen therapy can make all the difference in receiving quality treatment. Newport Academy works with leading health insurance plans to support you and your family in an effort to access the most effective and compassionate adolescent mental healthcare. Below are just a handful of the insurances we work with to get you and your family the highest quality care possible.










We Are Accredited by The Joint Commission
Newport’s accreditation from The Joint Commission makes it clear to the public and within the treatment field that our programs meet the highest standards for quality healthcare. Learn more about why this is important.
Expert Staff with Clinical &
Therapeutic Expertise
We have assembled the best adolescent mental health treatment staff in the country to serve as the foundation for our unparalleled teen mental health and addiction treatment centers. Our team includes psychiatrists, teenage therapists, experiential practitioners, and mental health specialists from all over the world, with a wide range of degrees and experience.

Barbara Nosal, PhD, LMFT, LADC
Chief Clinical Officer

Michel Mennesson, MD
Psychiatrist

Prakash Thomas, MD
Psychiatrist

Joe Vaccaro, PsyD
Regional Executive Director

Mirela Loftus MD, PhD
Medical Director
Download our newest outcomes report, including:
- Patient profiles and risk factors
- How we achieved a 75% decrease in teen suicide risk and 50% decrease in depression
- Key well-being increases in young adults—up to 5x greater
- Survey results from patients, parents, and referents
Treating Teen & Adolescent Clients Across the Country
Our teen and adolescent treatment facilities work with teens and their families from all 50 US states and abroad with locations near you including California, Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Connecticut & Virginia. We offer gender-responsive, individualized, and integrated mental health treatment programs that encompass clinical, experiential, and academic modalities.
Why Choose Newport Academy for Treatment?
97%
of mental health professionals would refer clients to us again
50/50
Serving clients from all
50 states, with
treatment facilities
coast to coast
44
Distinct mental health treatment modalities offered
1,000+
Mental health
professionals on the team
Trusted Treatment for Teens & Adolescents
Our innovative approach to mental healthcare earns accolades from the press around the world, but it is our dedication to our client success that has helped us achieve accreditation within the industry, exceed licensing standards of care, and nurture affiliations with the following:
Reviews
“Newport Academy saves lives. I thank God every day that we found them.”
– Michele R.





In the Media

TikTok videos are leading teens to believe they have rare mental health disorders. Newport’s Dr. Don Grant weighs in on the dangers of self-diagnosis.

Here’s what to say—and not to say—to support a friend who’s depressed, according to Newport’s Leigh McInnis, LPC.

Newport’s Michael Roeske, PsyD, explains the traumatic grief that can result from a sudden, unexpected loss.
Mental Health Resources
In alignment with our mission to empower teens and restore families, we’ve compiled a robust library on teen mental health to inform, educate, and inspire our community. As an innovative teen treatment center and adolescent rehab, we are dedicated to helping families.
Stories from Our Community
Hear about what makes our mental health treatment center experience so powerful and effective, from teens, parents, and professionals.

Tim Walsh, Director of Experiential Learning
Tim discusses the power of nature and Adventure Therapy and how important it is to teen therapy and treating the whole individual.

Dr. Barbara Nosal, Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Nosal talks about what makes Newport Academy the top teen treatment rehab program for boys and girls.