This place has horrible I was here for three months and if was horrible. My therapist was never there and other therapist were always rude to me . The main doctor dr mar gave me creeps and very intimidating and called me mom a bad person. Please don't ever bring your kids or your self here dose not help at all just make you feel worst about yourself read more

This program was a fantastic experience for my child as well as myself. It may seem too intensive at first observation as there is a definite time commitment. It is WELL worth it for any level of counseling/ therapy your child may need. The family nights are especially enjoyable and valuable in the sharing of your child's recovery. The therapists are all very knowledgeable and proficient at leading and teaching the program sessions. The difference I saw in not only my daughters attitude about the program and its time commitment but also in her growth was great to see. I would highly recommend Valenta to any family wanting to help their child (and themselves) get through any issues they are experiencing. read more

valenta. 100% recommend. they are willing to help others in their recovery. great staff, and very clean. the support there is awesome! YELP DONT DELETE THIS REVIEW dr mar slays read more

If it's important to you to be treated by a generous team that has a genuine interest in helping you recover, then Valenta is definitely the place for you. Starting my recovery journey here might have been one of the best decisions I've ever made. read more

This place really does put your best interest first. The staff are invested in helping their clients succeed in recovery. I found myself at Valenta after I was hospitalized for my eating disorder, my time there was not easy by any means, but the staff really helped me strengthen my voice and become my own advocate. Oh boy, when I tell you that Dr. Mar can read you like a book, he truly can. That is no understatement; he is beyond qualified. Valenta really tried to help and understand me. I had a say in my treatment, they'd listen to my feedback to provide me the best treatment. They really stressed the importance of power, each day as I left we would all stand together and say, "Be healthy, be powerful and make healthy choices." It's been at least 8 months since I discharged from Valenta and that is still engrained in my brain. The meaning behind it is so important, the "be healthy" part stresses taking care of yourself and prioritizing your own well-being above all. The "be powerful" part allows for you to take initiative and accountability in your recovery. Power is the ability to choose, there is power in choosing recovery; once I chose recovery I was truly able to become powerful. 'Cause believe it or not, there is nothing as powerful as recovery. Life through recovery is worth it. Every challenge, every obstacle I went through for recovery was worth it. The insane difference I've noticed within myself, my body image and my overall state of life is astounding. I wasn't in a very good mental space during my time at Valenta, but they took my struggles seriously and sent me to residential. Although I hadn't chosen recovery at Valenta, the skills I learned there really helped me later on once I'd chosen to be powerful and take my life back. Valenta taught me how to really dive into what was going on in my head. I learned how challenge my thoughts and I learned many skills that I was able to incorporate later on. Dr. Mar, Silvia, Shawna, if any of you are reading this, know that I am so much better. I am immensely grateful for the support y'all were able to supply to me while I was there. Thank you for the tool that y'all set in my figurative tool belt. Valenta set the foundation for my recovery. read more

I had, by far, the worst treatment experience I have ever had at Valenta. I felt afraid, manipulated, shamed, belittled, a nd was even mocked. There are good things about the program, but I would not recommend it. In even writing this review I am reminded of what an incredibly traumatizing experience it was for me. I am in recovery now, and did it on my own. read more

Very unprofessional company. A place where one thinks clients would find a safe haven and compassion but instead is met with judgement and insecurity. Interaction with Shannon, a therapist there was highly negative. She was very belittling, self-righteous, and judgmental. This is not a place I would send my loved ones to get help. I want an environment where I can be vulnerable and seek change. The atmosphere and therapists at this company do not promote read more

I want to be very honest in my review of this place, now coming from a time of recovery in my life and far more clarity. While I believe their intentions are good deep down, they have a lot of work to do. It is true, they attempt to change the way you think and talk, even interrupting your time of processing to "correct" the way you are speaking. Most of the time, I was afraid to speak because I knew what was coming. It was as if they weren't actually listening to what I had to say, rather looking for an opportunity to stop me and correct my wording of things. After several returns to this place (as I was just not getting better), I began to notice how brainwashed the staff had become by their ways of thinking. Meal time was awful. If a meal wasn't finished on time, it was wrapped up and refrigerated and "carried over" into the next until it was finished by the end of the day. This was a very painful (physically and mentally) experience, and also felt embarrassing in front of other patients. It felt like a punishment and threat to scarf it all down as soon as possible (which I also got scolded for when I tried so that I wouldn't have carry overs). Much of the time I felt mocked. Every day was so exhausting. It felt as if I was constantly stepping on eggshells around the staff and trying to say the right things. The other patients would often talk about this too when we had moments alone. It wasn't until I went into a different program when I realized I was allowed to be myself and fall apart however much I needed to and the staff let me freely. It was then I felt recovery coming to me. The positives here. The staff stayed late in the day to help me through some terrible flashbacks and moments of sadness. There were times they seemed very genuine. I believe they are good people with good intentions. There is just much training to be done and I hope they find a more understanding and respectful way to help their patients in the future. I thank them for being a huge part of my recovery journey, as the field they work in can't be an easy one. They have good potential. read more

Dr. Mar was wonderful and helped me through a very difficult time in my life, for which I will always be grateful. He and his staff (especially Darissa) were supportive and caring while helping me develop the skills I needed to make the right choices for myself. I always felt like Dr. Mar let me do my own research and be an active member of my care team, helping me find creative solutions that I was okay with and that would still help me remain healthy. Thank you for everything! read more

I recently completed the Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program and feel a tremendous amount of gratitude towards Valenta and its staff. I never felt scrutinized or judged, but rather supported and cared for. With their help, I have realized my value and am confident in how I will live life moving forward. Throughout the program, I received a plethora of coping strategies that have positively impacted my daily life and how I view the future. Thank you, Valenta, for everything. read more

Valenta was recommended to us for our daughter who struggles with OCD and anxiety. She started the program early in 2021 so everything was done virtually - even virtually the program was very effective and efficient. I never had any concerns about privacy or care because of the virtual platform. The program itself is exceptional and was well suited to our situation. Our daughter is thriving! And it wasn't just her that benefited. We all learned how to help her and learned tools and coping skills that she can use for the rest of her life. My advice to parents is to lean in to the program and trust the process. Let go of everything you think you know and be open to learning and listening - both to the staff and your child. I am so grateful to Valenta and the wonderful staff for coming to us at just the right time when we really needed the support. read more

Valenta let my daughter and my family down. During the 3 months of full time treatment at Valenta my daughter was still benging during her drive home, then purging when she got home, Right under their care and they didn't know. Then when the family starting questioning the results they were getting, they decided she needed a full time program that they recommended out of state. Ten days later when the preapproved insurance denied anymore coverage Valenta wouldn't take her back in. Not as advertised, try someplace else. read more

I had struggled with an eating disorder for about 9 years before finally seeking treatment. Valenta came highly recommended to me. I chose to place my full trust in the staff here in order to get the most out of my treatment. In the end I was betrayed by the staff there and led to believe that unless I did things their way, I didn't care about my recovery. They were extremely mean-spirited towards me and allowed me to leave against medical advice without trying to talk to me about it. After I left I tried to obtain my medical records and they withheld them from me until I threatened to file complaints with the medical board. Do your research for yourself or your loved one. This is not a center I would ever recommend. read more

I don't even know how to explain my frustration and anger at all staff of Valenta at this moment. My first week at Valenta, my heart rate was in the 40's, which was when I should've been sent to the hospital (when a patient's heart rate enters the 40's, they should be immediately sent to the hospital), but they kept me there for the money. The whole week, at every single meal, I pocketed my food. I was wearing a jacket and I put the food I was "eating" into my pockets, and I became increasingly worse, but what did they do to help? Nothing. They still kept me there even though I am very sure my weight went down, along with my heart rate. Staff wasn't paying enough attention at meals to notice that I was pocketing my food, keep in mind, I was sitting next to staff members while doing this. I then after much persistence went to the hospital. Once I was discharged from the hospital, I went back to Valenta. When I went there me, and many other patients noticed that they were telling us a bunch of crap, and they were "trying to change our way of thinking" (quote from staff member) which was not just eating disordered thinking, but overall thinking as well. They were trying to change us into these perfect people and they were also trying to make us more "normal" (also quote from several staff members). Once I finally graduated from that hell hole, and my family and I started receiving bills, every. single. bill wasn't correct. They overcharged us almost every time, by thousands of dollars, causing us a lot of trouble trying to fix their mistakes that they kept repeatedly making. If you want help, or someone you know needs help, do NOT send them here, because I am genuinely worried for the patients well being that are currently, or planning on going there. They treat everyone like an experiment and pretend they care, when really they don't. They desperately need to get their stuff together. read more

I have struggled with an eating disorder for several years and have been to different treatment centers. Valenta was the only one that was able to identify the root problems and intervene appropriately. They deal with the bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects of a person's health and take all factors into consideration before coming up with a treatment plan. Dr. Mar is one of the most intelligent psychiatrists I know, and has an in-depth knowledge on trauma and eating disorders. One of their main concerns is that patients feel safe, and they go out of their to create a safe environment for patients. They thoroughly assess there their employees before sending them on the floor with the patients. They want qualified individuals. I had challenging moments in my recovery but never felt like the staff was unable to help the situation. I had 100% confidence in my team members. This is not an easy program, if your looking for a place to get in and get out or lie about your recovery, this is not the place for you. You will deal with hard things and it takes time but the end result is well worth it. This place has helped unified my family and given me a chance to actually live life. It wasn't easy but I am so grateful! Thanks team! read more

This review is long overdue but it has taken years for my family to recover from the catastrophe that was Valenta. If I could, I would give zero stars. This clinic demonized my family from the beginning. We called because we were referred by our PCP. My wife and my daughter attended the "intake interview" and were told our daughter required "a higher level of care." in good faith we took the necessary steps. Greg Mar bullied his way into admitting my daughter, aligning my wife and daughter against me, and the medical director, which I have come to know is Greg's younger brother, follower suit. I became a perpetrator in my endeavors to love my family, my wife became an adversary, and the entire family unit became a nuclear unit from the uninsightful, harmful, AGGRESSIVE, and demeaning interventions this facility pursued. This is a corporate endeavor to keep people sick and stuck in pathological cycles that are financially beneficial to their bottom line. 4 years later, and countless attempts by the Mar brothers and team to bring us back into their facility, we are finally healing. Healthcare at its worst. steer clear. read more