New Lifestyles

The intensity of clinical services provided at New Lifestyles establishes it as unique among programs for emerging adults. Within the charming community of Old Town, Winchester, Virginia, students live in early 20th century homes, attend college/community college, work and participate in the New Lifestyles program. Our clearly defined and supportive structure includes individual, group, and family psychotherapy; psycho-educational groups; life skills instruction; and a behavioral economy with graduated privileges important to young adults. With this support, New Lifestyles students successfully negotiate their daily lives and upon program completion have the skills that allow them to complete college, obtain employment, and live independently as young men and women.

Participants at New Lifestyles are 18 years of age and older and of average to above average intelligence. They have a variety of diagnoses (Axis I) including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, and learning disabilities. In addition, students usually have personality characteristics (Axis II) that include traits of narcissism/entitlement, dependence, avoidance, passive aggressiveness and subtle oppositionalism.

Please see the New Lifestyles web page or call for additional information, including our brochure and application form. If our program seems right for you, we invite you to visit us for an in-depth interview and program orientation. We look forward to the opportunity to help you or your son/daughter transition to a successful and independent young adulthood.