Clearview Parents Tell Their Stories

To Whom It May Concern:

I have been very pleased with the way my daughter has responded to the mental therapy, home environment, socialization process, and overall concern and attention given to her by Mary Thielbahr of the Clearview program. My daughter began the program as a withdrawn, sullen fourteen-year-old, using deception and cunning to manipulate and control her environment. She is now blossoming, exhibiting a burgeoning positive attitude, is more open with her feelings, and has learned that all actions do indeed have consequences for which we all must take responsibility. She is now earning back the respect of her family. Her main focus no longer being simply on herself, but rather on how to work together as a whole to get a job worth doing done well.

I can’t express how much I appreciate my daughter’s new, open, up-front positive attitude and seeing how her priorities have changed so entirely. Her grades are back up to the level they were prior to her involvement with drugs, alcohol, and abusing ‘friends.’ Her confidence is gradually coming back, and her sense of self-esteem increases daily. She is also much more responsible regarding the saving and spending of money. I attribute all of this to the time she has spent in the Clearview program.

I appreciate Mary Thielbahr’s weekly telephone calls to communicate with me and to update me on the progress my daughter has made scholastically, socially, with regard to her extracurricular sports activities, and within the Sandpoint community at large, and to let me know of the direction she plans on taking my daughter in the weeks ahead. My other daughter and I have visited the program and have all participated in family therapy with Mary, which always is a valuable tool in the overall health and personal understanding within the family unit.

Overall, I cannot give a higher ‘thumbs up’ to the Clearview program, set in the beautiful northern Idaho community of Sandpoint on Lake Pend Oreille, and to its director, Mary Thielbahr and the effect she and her program have had upon my daughter, and therefore, upon the healing of our whole family.

Sincerely,

Marta Vinnedge
Seattle, Washington

I enrolled Karla in a wilderness program pending the successful completion of that program I would make the “next step” decision for Karla. During the time Karla was in the wilderness program I did the research for her next placement. I consulted with a well respected educational counselor in Seattle. I asked for recommendations from the local mental health agencies. In each case Clearview residential treatment program was the recommendation.

Mary Thielbahr provided professional credentials and experience. Clearview is a residential facility that is located in a serene, peaceful setting. It offers a controlled, structured environment providing one-on-one as well as group therapy and family counseling. Mary advised that Karla undergo both physical and mental testing/screening. We were looking for possible chemical imbalances as well as possible psychological problems. Karla had such large self-esteem issues and we were looking for ways to explain the motivation behind her self-destructive and hostile acts. With Mary’s advice and guidance much has been revealed.

A year ago I would not have believed we could come so far. The expense has been well worth it. The combination of an accurate mental diagnosis, controlled medication, therapy, and a nurturing environment has improved Karla’s chance for normalcy. She is well on her way to learning to deal with and face her problems giving her a new sense of self-confidence and an ability to move forward past the past.

Sincerely,

Doug D. Howell

I highly recommend Clearview Horizon for girls. When our daughter entered Clearview at age 17-1/2 we felt like we had done everything we could and that we needed help.

Clearview was exactly the help we needed. Our daughter had multiple things to deal with including learning disabilities, addictive behaviors, depression issues and self image problems. Over the 18 months she was at Clearview she developed tools to deal with her challenges. She came to love and respect us again.

Throughout all the challenges, Clearview was there for us. Sometimes the staff or Mary told us things we did not really want to hear, but always they counseled and coached us out of love and extensive experience. Mary and the staff have seen just about any possible issue. They know when tough love is best and when other forms of love and treatment might bring different results.

I unreservedly endorse Mary Thielbahr and her program. Please call with any questions.

Sincerely,
Brad Cherry
(704) 905-1766