Mental Health Treatment – Annandale, VA
You can count on Discovery Mood & Anxiety to meet the crucial need for mental health services by providing measurement-based residential treatment in Annandale. We offer gender-inclusive treatment with separate programming for adolescents ages 11-17. Our center is close to Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean and other Fairfax County locations.
Along with evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Annandale also offers several experiential activities— creative art expression, music and meditation—to provide a well-rounded treatment experience.
Medication management is also available by board-certified psychiatrists, as well as individual sessions, medication education, psycho-pharmacology groups, and collaboration with families and outpatient providers.
Who We Serve
Adolescents 11-17
All Genders
Levels of Care
Residential
Address
4700 Monterey Drive
Annandale, VA 22003
Insurance
99.5% of patients approved with private insurance
What We Treat: Mental Health Conditions
Discovery Mood Is Changing Lives for Good
When care is measured, people get better. Our measurement-based approach to treating a mental health disorder is truly transformative, as seen in our former patients*:
are willing to ask for help instead of isolating
feel hopeful about the future
believe they can meet their personal goals
believe they can handle what happens in life
Therapies & Programs at Discovery
Clinical Therapies
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy
• Acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT)
Holistic Therapies
School Program
Family Support
Meet Our Leadership Team
Mariann Johnson
Dr. Mak
Shelbee Alexander
Milka Makkonen
What People Say about Discovery Mood & Anxiety
“I came out of this program much stronger and more stable, with tools to help me in case I ever feel unstable again. I received more than adequate care here. I was given coping tools, the staff was very attentive and the groups were very helpful.”
– B.W., former Discovery patient
– T.W., parent of Discovery patient
99.5% of People Are Approved
You’re likely to be approved – 99.5% of people who contact us are accepted into our mental health disorder treatment program with their commercial insurance.
Discovery is a preferred provider for more than 100 payers and managed care organizations.
Dedicated to Your Mental Health - For Life
Proudly Accredited by the Joint Commission
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program is proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission. This recognition means we only provide the highest standards for safety and quality to all patients who walk through our door.
Such standings show that we formally meet their legal, safety and transparency standards.
Treatment Can Start Now
Our safe and compassionate treatment program gives you the tools you need to manage a mental health disorder. Get in touch with us and start your journey to a fulfilling life.
*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in 2023 (between 1/1/23 to 6/30/23) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) (N=1,446).