Over the past few years I had seen several therapists for various mental health related maladies…read more Mrs. Howe was the first female therapist that I have ever met with and the first therapy session alongside my wife. I remember waiting for about forty five minutes past our scheduled appointment time. When Mrs Howe came out she walked past us into another room and made us wait another five or so for her to do something. She walked past us again and once she was in the room she called for us. It was a little unusual. My wife and I had been having some marital problems and I began giving some general information about our relationship. Mrs Howe did not respond or offer any reply to me other than to suggest that my wife take a turn. My wife used this opportunity to vent about my parents, our fights etc. Mrs. Howe gave me no time for rebuttal and clearly chose to follow the side of my wife. Mrs. Howe told me that I "needed to cut the umbilical ties with my parents and focus on the relationship with my wife" I explained that my parent's lives on the other side of the country and that I haven't seen them for several years, but she didn't change her statement. After my wife talked for a bit and Mrs. Howe talked at me. I was so frustrated at her biased and unprofessional attitude. She would use comments like " did you just bring your wife her to dump her in front of a therapist" and "The honeymoon only lasts so long, marriage is not wonderful for ever,." She then kept making inferences like I was physically abusive or a cheater or I treated my wife poorly somehow. After we left I was furious. I didn't have any opportunity to explain my position and in future arguments with my wife she would throw the therapists comments at me as if they were accurate just because Mrs. Howe said them. We never used her services again and my marriage only suffered further.

It's not your finest hour when you decide to see a counselor, so in my experience, I regret making…read morethe trip. I found that Kathleen Howe is cynical, biased, and passes personal judgement, in lieu of impartial mediation. The whole experience was uncomfortable, and I was made to feel like a payday, as opposed to a client. Kathleen spent literally the first half hour of our first session talking about payment, and discussing money. She had multiple examples of how to remit payment, what happens if someone doesn't pay, how to deal with insurance, etc. It was condescending, impersonal, and inappropriate. Her session was clearly biased, and honestly, a complete waste of time. I firmly believe it has caused additional animosity in an already tumultuous situation. After our first session I had to make a second appointment, since I didn't have my work schedule at the initial appointment. When I phoned, I got her voice mail, and the message was primarily about preparing for payment, and ensuring that payment can be met. I did not make a second appointment, because I'm not going to keep feeding the machine. I'd look elsewhere for anyone seriously looking for professional mediation.

PAAC is best place for ABA in the Poconos. My children have learned dozens of commands and hundreds…read moreof words through their ABA program. They also opened a new Occupational Therapy Center and have speech services of site. PAAC's hours are great. I have taken my kids there as early as 9AM and as late at 6-7pm. Even if you have concerns for your child and don't have a diagnosis yet. Call them and ask to speak with one of their counselors. They can help guide you to get the services you need.

From the owner: ABA services, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Pediatric Speech, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, OT,…read moreSLP, Autism Services, Discrete Trials, Social Skills, Training

Embark at the Poconos saved my daughter's life…read more After months and months of other programs (inpatient stays, PHP's, IOP, outpatient therapy...), with several ER visits and two attempts to take her own life, the team in the Poconos was able to reach into her heart and mind, past all the darkness and fear and lies she was telling herself to get her to see a sliver of the light and realize she WAS loved and WAS lovable. Her Dad and I and many other therapists tried to tell her and show her these things, but the combination of the house environment (the structure), the team members and the approach at Embark was what she needed to feel safe enough to open up. And when those flood gates opened, we all went on a ride to dark places but we needed to, and she was in a safe place to do so, mentally and physically. At the house, there were strict rules about sleep times, daily hygiene, chores, meal times, phone calls home, healthy food options, and school time, on top of the individual and family therapy. Therapy will look different for every child and family, but know that the staff is highly trained, approachable, compassionate, and will enforce a safe environment for all during sessions. outings were a fun way to reward the girls for their hard work. Medications were handled by a wonderful medical staff in a safe and consistent manner. Meals were prepared by an in-house chef. Life coaches monitored and supervised for everyone's safety. Expectations were clearly set upon arrival and consequences were upheld as needed. In addition to the Embark team counseling your child, they bring the family into therapy. Even after your child leaves the house, you have contact with the team and they do all they can to smoothly transition you into your next treatment program, whatever that may be. As past or current parents of children at Embark, we also get to meet virtually twice each month for a Parent Support Group. There is a community of families being beaten down by mental illness right now in our world, and most of the members are in hiding, ashamed and with no idea how to get help. THIS is one way to get help for your child and your family. You are not alone, you are loved, your are worthy, and IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT. Take that step. Trust. Heal. My full review is at the embark white haven facebook page.

being here there was no support, i was there because i was hurting, embark at the poconos did…read morenothing but put me in deeper into the deep hole i was in. i was left in my bed all day sobbing carving into my arms, by myself. there were knifes in the kitchen in a drawer that just happened to be unlocked. children there were capable of getting scissors, staples from under the beds, there was easy access for these kids to hurt themselves, were not aloud to eat if you were hungry if it wasn't set meal times, kids are there for eating disorders, encourage wanting to eat?.. there was a creepy staff member who would call the kids names like "mama", "ma" and be touchy.. weird. that staff member also came in to work in the mornings clearly high several times, all the kids were aware. from being there all i noticed were people clearly getting worse. it was the saddest thing. nothing could be more traumatic than my experience at the poconos.

Unprofessional toward PTSD treatment. Kylee on numerous occasions overcharged me. I had significant…read morecombat trauma after US military service, and was left distraught by Kylee's conduct during interactions from appointments.

From the owner: My practice is unique because I take a holistic approach to psychiatric care, with a focus on…read moreperinatal mental health. I am dedicated to compassionate care, integrating a variety of therapeutic tools to support each individual’s journey.