Parent Reviews

"Sent my daughter here after struggling for years at home. She spend 15 months here. Learning who she was and who she wasn't. And in..."

Sent my daughter here after struggling for years at home. She spend 15 months here. Learning who she was and who she wasn’t. And in the middle of the intense therapy, workshops, and schoolwork, she made lifelong friends, learned to ski, ride horses, and appreciate the beauty of God’s creation (camping, whitewater rafting, etc.). The therapists and staff truly cared for her (and her family), and I know she will be back to visit. They have prepared her for the next stage of her life, and we are so excited to see what her future holds now! Thank you to all the staff at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy Horizon! Highly recommend and am willing to talk to future parents about it!

"I am a father of a graduate. This program is about restoration - of the individual and family. Sending our daughter to a program was..."

I am a father of a graduate. This program is about restoration – of the individual and family. Sending our daughter to a program was the hardest decisions of my life, but it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever done. This is not a place you send your daughter and they “fix” her. It will take individual ownership, time, effort, heart, trust, and repentance from the parents as well as your daughter. You will be asked to trust the process many times that is extremely hard but a gift. A significant amount of the success of the program is each family member owning their part in healing. You get out what you put in. I was a good father but still had a lot to own. My daughter had to do the same. She had to own what lead her to Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. The staff’s skill to work with girls is excellent. They’ve seen most “unique” cases. Clearview wants to see a girl’s heart change. When the heart and belief change that leads to new choices and actions. Also the staff will love your girl, they are trustworthy, and this is more than a job to them. I am confident, they will skillfully love her. I visited Clearview Horizon Girls Academy andanother school before we sent our daughter there and at Clearview the staff’s love and skill put my anxiety at ease. There is weekly equine, individual, and family therapy, daily group therapy, quarterly parental workshops, and home visits. There is both time and space to rebuild what has been broken. If a parent is considering this option I imagine most other options have been exhausted. Clearview Horizon Girls Academy equipped me to rebuild my relationship with my daughter, helped her redirect her life. We have hope for the future and God has healed our family. It was well worth the investment in her and our family.

"Before our daughter was at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, we tried getting her help from many different places. Nothing was working. One very late night..."

Before our daughter was at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, we tried getting her help from many different places. Nothing was working. One very late night I couldn’t sleep, and was desperately trying to find anything, something. I happened to find Clearview Horizon Girls Academy andwas immediately drawn in by passion and pursuit that Clearview was not just about your daughter, it was getting the whole family involved for restorative change. At the time I had no idea what that meant or how much hard work would be involved with us parents, but I can sure tell you it is worth every ounce of pain and struggle. Our daughter has been there about 4-5 months now and it is not a race. Its slow, and you may not see instant changes. There is lots of relearning on our daughter’s side and our side as parents. There is no such thing as an easy fix. I can tell you that the staff there are incredibly supportive, and really love these girls. Mike does amazing work with these girls not only through horse therapy, but how he is able to communicate ideas, and life lessons in ways I can only wish to obtain one day with our daughter. Some days are good days in family therapy, and some are very frustrating and feel as though nothing is getting accomplished. That’s ok, The Clearview process is caring, patient, and makes a difference. It’s a long way to go for her and us, but our hard work ( GRIT ) and trusting the process will be so rewarding. It already has made huge impacts on my wife and I, who thought we knew what being a parent was…boy how much our mindset has changed.

"Clearview Horizon saved our daughter's life. They are not perfect, but they truly care. The staff that our daughter interacted with were caring and really..."

Clearview Horizon saved our daughter’s life. They are not perfect, but they truly care. The staff that our daughter interacted with were caring and really wanted to encourage positive growth in the girls that were there. She had one of the best therapists we could have asked for and is still keeping in touch with her from a distance. Our daughter went from hating school and getting F’s to graduating from Clearview Horizon and transferring to a private high school and graduating. She is now in college, pursuing a degree in Child Development. She has reconnected with her friends and family. We are very grateful to all of the staff who contributed to her success.

"My wife and I found Clearview Horizon Girls Academy to be a literal God-send for our daughter when she was going through a time period..."

My wife and I found Clearview Horizon Girls Academy to be a literal God-send for our daughter when she was going through a time period of great struggles. To start with, the Clearview Horizon Girls Academy staff are fantastic. They work there because they care about the girls under their care. Let’s face it, there are easier jobs out there…the staff members are there because they have a heart to help hurting kids.

The parental support Clearview Horizon Girls Academy offers is second to none. They have lots of suggested books, online resources, parent meet ups, virtual training, and in person workshops (held periodically around the country). My wife and I found the workshops to be life changing-literally. They showed us ways to be better parents for our daughter who was in program. The side benefit was that it helped us become better communicators with our other kids at home as well as with each other.

If you find yourself in the situation where you’re considering a residential program for your hurting daughter, I 100% recommend calling Clearview Horizon Girls Academy and talking to them about options.

We never thought we could afford it. We somehow made it work. We’ve never regretted that decision.

"We contacted Clearview when we had tried everything at home and nothing seemed to be working for our daughter.  We realized that despite our best..."

We contacted Clearview when we had tried everything at home and nothing seemed to be working for our daughter.  We realized that despite our best efforts, our home was no longer safe for her.  If you are reading this, that may sound familiar. Clearview provided an immediate safe place for our daughter.

While the decision to send her away was very hard, we soon realized that this experience would change our lives forever.  The parent program and workshops helped us to discover that we were no longer alone, but had found some people who could truly understand what we were going through.  We made lifelong friends.  The parent program is second to none

Clearview’s approach brought us as parents into parallel growth with our daughter.  We learned how to create safety for our daughter to open up to us, and our daughter learned how express her true feelings and process them in a healthy way.  In the time that she was there, she grew so much emotionally and socially.  The goal of the program for us was to bring her home to a healthy and safe environment, and that is what we got.  She now has a voice of her own, she is going to college, and has healthy relationships with her peers.  Our family is growing together, and our relationships have never been stronger.

The world we live in is getting worse every day, and it is more and more accessible to our kids every day.  Because of this, there is a need for specific strategies to fight against these destructive intrusions.  Because of the things we learned while our daughter was at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, her vessel was preserved, and we feel prepared to guide our children in these uncertain days.

We thank Clearview Horizon Girls Academy for what they have given us, and we thank God for helping us find this place.

"Some may view needing this type of program as an indication of running out of options for supporting a child in need. However, we feel..."

Some may view needing this type of program as an indication of running out of options for supporting a child in need. However, we feel blessed, believing that the hand of God guided us to Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, offering us a chance to do things right for our child.

Clearview’s healing approach is comprehensive, involving not only the student but the entire family. Participation is optional for parents, but those who choose to be involved will discover that they can be an integral part of their child’s healing journey and, most importantly, part of the solution.

Being Christ-centered, Clearview was a pivotal decision for us to embark on this journey. The program provides various avenues to support the parent community throughout the healing process, from workshops to individualized weekend sessions and regular social gatherings for parents to offer support and share knowledge.

Clearview Horizon empahsizes confidentiality across all platforms and forums, creating a safe space for sharing. The program not only helped us emerge from a dark period but also, through the involvement, guidance, and support provided, allowed us to rebuild ourselves as a family. The parent community and support during and after the program have become lifelong friendships.

I believe this program is the best in the country!

"This review will be the most important review I have ever written and I hope this can give just one parent some guidance. If you..."

This review will be the most important review I have ever written and I hope this can give just one parent some guidance. If you are researching therapeutic boarding schools, you are likely getting ready to make the toughest decision of your life. If you are looking for a place to drop your daughter off for a year and hope they “fix” her, it doesn’t exist. But help does exist and you are in the right place.

I dropped my daughter off at Clearview on September 7, 2021. My attitude was I would drop my daughter off and they would fix her and I could pick her up in a year. My daughter graduated on January 28, 2023, from Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. They likely saved her life. Clearview Horizon Girls Academy is an amazing organization. The staff is incredible. I found peace when my daughter arrived, and over time she began to find peace. It was a lot of work for the entire family. Weekly therapy Zoom calls. Weekly parent calls, and monthly Zoom calls with other parents. Parent workshops where we learn to support our daughters, you will learn to build a place for your daughters where it is okay for them to fail and they will feel safe to come to you where you can help them recover. You will learn to create love and safety for your daughter. One word, Commitment.

It is a long process that you have to be willing to give 110%. Sometimes it may be difficult but you have to listen to the staff and you have to trust the process. Jason and the Clearview Horizon Girls Academy staff are some of the most amazing people you will ever meet. I love these people with all of my heart. Clearview Horizon Girls Academy is a community, a place where you will meet other families in crisis and recovery. You will likely find lifelong friendships from the families at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. You will learn to lean on each other. You will guide and support each other. Your daughters will have lifelong friendships when they graduate.

If you have a child in crisis, this is the best place you could be. My daughter is 4 months, post-graduation and she is doing great. She has a bad day once in a while but we recover together and we move forward. We don’t have the bad month like we used to and we haven’t had the bad months over and over. Thank you Clearview Horizon Girls Academy Staff for all you do for our beautiful girls.

"This place is a gift from god! They have helped my daughter better herself in every way! The facility is absoutly gorgeous! The staff is..."

This place is a gift from god! They have helped my daughter better herself in every way! The facility is absoutly gorgeous! The staff is so responsive, helpful, caring and truly love the girls! They show nothing but comfort, they care for the girls and show so much compassion! We are so blessed that god and our angels helped us find this place! The bond we get to have with our daughter now I will forever be thankful! THANK YOU CLEARVIEW!

"My wife and I sent our daughter here. She graduated after 16 months of program. We think it’s one of the best programs we have..."

My wife and I sent our daughter here. She graduated after 16 months of program. We think it’s one of the best programs we have seen. They not only work with your daughter but also you as a parent. That’s the beauty of this program. They can work with the children but unless the parents are involved and do their own work you may not see much “ improvement “. They are not perfect and they make mistakes like all of us do. So be “ outward” and give grace. If we weren’t flawed parents our daughters wouldn’t have needed this program. I think I learned as much as my child and am very thankful for Clearview Horizon Girls Academy andthe staff.

"My daughter graduated Clearview Horizon Girls Academy andher life was changed forever. She became stronger in her faith and became self aware. She made a..."

My daughter graduated Clearview Horizon Girls Academy andher life was changed forever. She became stronger in her faith and became self aware. She made a complete turnaround in behavior. The attacks levied against Clearview on these reviews is coordatined effort to stop girls from being set free. Their movement is politically motivated and spiritually corrupt. This program works and we will forever recommend Clearview as the best of the best.

"Our journey with Clearview Horizon Girls Academy absolutely saved our family. We are not the same people. God used the incredible staff, the structure, and..."

Our journey with Clearview Horizon Girls Academy absolutely saved our family. We are not the same people. God used the incredible staff, the structure, and the program to bring safety and healing for all of us. We are forever grateful to Clearview Horizon Girls Academy for the lasting, generational change our family has experienced. The parent training and community is like no other. I now have dear friends I call on for help and share victories and struggles. Can’t say enough wonderful things about the mission and work of Clearview Horizon Girls Academy.

"You will read two types of reviews regarding Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. Negative reviews are almost always girls that quit or were pulled from program..."

You will read two types of reviews regarding Clearview Horizon Girls Academy.

Negative reviews are almost always girls that quit or were pulled from program

Positive reviews are from dedicated families focused on true healing. The heart of 90% of these families is understanding and knowing God can change our hearts.

If you’re reading this and considering Clearview you are in a bad place. I’ve been there.

Our journey with Clearview Horizon Girls Academy absolutely saved our family. We are not the same people. God used the incredible staff, the structure, and the program to bring safety and healing for all of us. We are forever grateful to Clearview Horizon Girls Academy for the lasting, generational change our family has experienced.

The parent training and community is like no other. They involve families with the curriculum and workshops. THAT is the secret sauce. The whole family must change. We are all sinful. Clearview Horizon Girls Academy helps to approach problems, discuss them, and diffuse conflict in a unique way that is healthy, honest and loving, and still not sugar coated or fake. True healing and growth does require work, over coming fear and facing our demons. I now have dear friends I call on for help and share victories and struggles. Can’t say enough wonderful things about the mission and work of Clearview Horizon Girls Academy.

"CALL THEM!!! You won’t regret it. These people truly care about your kid and your whole family. Not like any other place we thought about..."

CALL THEM!!! You won’t regret it.

These people truly care about your kid and your whole family. Not like any other place we thought about trying.

Our daughter had a life-changing experience at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. Before she went, she was violent, manipulative, and couldn’t control her emotions. Now she can clearly share her feelings without harming herself or others. She knows who she is and who she wants to be. She has processed her past choices and has been accountable for them, and she has done a lot of work to repair her broken relationships. We would not have that growth or outcome without Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. We are very thankful. Highly HIGHLY recommend!!!

"Clearview Horizon Girls Academy has been a gift from God for our family. We’re so grateful for their willingness to accommodate our daughter at a..."

Clearview Horizon Girls Academy has been a gift from God for our family. We’re so grateful for their willingness to accommodate our daughter at a time when we really needed quick action and cool heads. They helped us through the whole process of getting her to the academy and making sure she was comfortable and safe. We were confused, hurt and in desperate need of the help they provided and we are so grateful for the opportunities they’ve afforded both our daughter and ourselves.

Clearview believes the healing process is a joint effort in helping resource the girls and their families. There are plenty of opportunities to take part in both in-person and online activities. We love the tools they’ve provided for our daughter and for ourselves. We have engaged in the workshops, family zoom calls, prayer times and the group zoom calls. One of my favorite activities is the monthly men’s call where dad’s can connect with each other and confidently share their stories. Really powerful. It’s not uncommon to have “alumni parents” offer their time and energy to lead support groups and offer encouragement as well.

We can’t say enough about Jenna, her therapist, and we are so grateful that she has been such a powerful force in the healing process.

After a year and a half at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, our daughter is ready to graduate and is better prepared to navigate life and relate well with others. The journey has been challenging for all of us, but has certainly provided growth for our daughter and for family.

I am grateful for Mary, the founder, and for Jason who is now Leading the organization with conviction and humility. I pray that God will continue to bless and protect Clearview Horizon Girls Academy for many years to come.

"I sent my daughter to Clearview in 2021. She graduated in 2023. If you are in crisis or if your daughter is on a path..."

I sent my daughter to Clearview in 2021. She graduated in 2023. If you are in crisis or if your daughter is on a path of self-destruct, I highly recommend Clearview Horizon Girls Academy.

While Clearview Horizon Girls Academy is not a good fit for every girl, Clearview was a good fit for my daughter and saved her life. If you are expecting to drop your daughter at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy for her to get “fixed” it won’t happen. What makes Clearview work is that the parents must be involved. There are quarterly communication workshops that are very helpful. After all, parents are a part of the problem, so they must be part of the solution. The staff at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy are wonderful. They are not perfect, but they did an incredible job with my daughter and me. Because of the weekly family therapy sessions via Zoom, I am a better parent for my daughter than I was before sending her to Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. We communicate better and through the therapy, Clearview Horizon Girls Academy helped my daughter learn how to see the things that “trigger” certain negative responses and how to make better choices in response to the “trigger”.

I truly thank God for leading me to send my daughter to Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. I’ve been blessed by having friends that I never would have met had my daughter not been there. I have a close circle of friends that I can reach out to for prayer and fellowship. I also enjoy the fact that as a graduate parent, I am able to stay connected with the Clearview community through the monthly coffee socials and alumni parent community via What’s app.

"In our journey toward healing and growth for my teenage daughter, the Clearview Horizon Girls Academy team has proven to be an unparalleled beacon of..."

In our journey toward healing and growth for my teenage daughter, the Clearview Horizon Girls Academy team has proven to be an unparalleled beacon of support and excellence. Their approach to residential therapy and care extends far beyond the conventional, embodying a dedication not only to the immediate well-being of my child but also to the fabric of our family dynamics as a whole. The Clearview professionals have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to ensuring we, as parents, are thoroughly prepared and empowered to navigate the complexities of reintegration once our daughter returns home. Their goal—our shared vision—is to foster a harmonious and enriching family environment, free from the shadows of anger and miscommunication that once loomed over us. The Clearview Horizon Girls Academy team’s tailored guidance and unwavering support have been instrumental in paving the way for a transition that promises not just reunion, but true healing and a strengthened bond within our family. –Dave

"Enrolling our daughter at Clearview was one of the best decisions that our family has ever made. She dealt with depression and anxiety since she..."

Enrolling our daughter at Clearview was one of the best decisions that our family has ever made. She dealt with depression and anxiety since she was a small child. We spent a great deal of time and energy going from doctor to doctor trying one medication after another without any results to point to other than major side effects. Before we arrived at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, Mary, the owner, recommended we get my daughter tested at the Amen Clinic. They provide a psych test plus a brain scan. This testing had a profound impact on her ability to get off the majority of these meds within a year. Today, she is only on one of her medications and she is managing it on her own. Through individual, group, and family therapy, my daughter started to address some very real issues that were creating most of her self limiting beliefs. We were not aware of a trauma that she had experienced as a young child. This realization, and the work we did around it, allowed us to focus on the real issue at hand rather than using medications to simply treat her symptoms. Clearview got to the root of my daughter’s secrets and proved the wisdom that we are only as sick as our secrets. They gave her the tools that she needed to let her past go and find a way forward to keeping it simple and just focusing on doing the next right thing. After she graduated from Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, she returned home and is now preparing to start her Freshman year at a nearby university. No parent could hope for more for their child.

"My daughter's stay at Clearview was life-changing for her. She felt safe enough during her stay that she was able to work on some deep..."

My daughter’s stay at Clearview was life-changing for her. She felt safe enough during her stay that she was able to work on some deep trauma issues which had been keeping her stuck for years. All the direct care staff we had contact with are caring about having fun with my kid as she was at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. The therapists did an amazing job building a healthy relationship with my family so that we felt safe to share and grow. I highly recommend this facility

"Clearview was the best choice I could have made for my teenage daughter. She was on a destructive path. Destructive for her and destructive for..."

Clearview was the best choice I could have made for my teenage daughter. She was on a destructive path. Destructive for her and destructive for the rest of us. Clearview Horizon Girls Academy provides a caring and structured environment that my daughter needed to connect to. The academic program is individualized and is delivering results as she has done a lot of credit recovery while she has been there and is back on track and slightly ahead of pace (keeping my fingers crossed). I was amazed and impressed by the campus. Small and quiet at the base of a mountain in Montana with trees, deer and river streams all around it. It was ideal for the type of unplugged environment that I wanted to take my daughter to to get her a fresh start. From Philadelphia to Montana, what a change for her and exactly what she needed. I can say without a doubt that the students are provided with excellent care by a Christian staff who truly wants to see our daughter cross over to a life of purpose and clarity. My daughter has been there almost 16 months now and the change has been significant. I truly thank God every night that she is at Clearview Horizon and know that it was the best decision I could have ever made to benefit my daughter and my family to place us on the right path. Do you know what the difference was? I was as much about my daughter seeing me doing my own work as it was for her to be doing her own work. Clearview asks a lot of us in this process. A lot in the form of engagement and trust. They are very direct about doing my own work. Doing my own work meant bringing vulnerability to the weekly family therapy call. It means coming to every family workshop they offered (we have been to three so far). It means dropping everything when they invited me to a therapeutic river rafting trip down the Salmon river for my daughter and I to work on us. Clearview holds a very high standard and we are getting the results we never thought possible. My daughter is more open than she has ever been. Open about her drug use and her boundary issues. This a created a way forward. She is on the student leadership team now and we are seeing her build momentum towards her program graduation. We made the right choice with Clearview Horizon Girls Academy.

"My daughter went to Clearview Horizon Girls Academy for almost 17 months. During that time, I have learned more than I imagined about emotional growth,..."

My daughter went to Clearview Horizon Girls Academy for almost 17 months. During that time, I have learned more than I imagined about emotional growth, about me and my parenting and what I bring to the table than I ever imagined. This decision for my wife and I was very difficult, but sitting on the other side of it, I am full of gratitude for the staff at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy Horizon Girls Academy. I could tell many stories about staff going the extra mile to make my daughter know she is loved and valued. The staff here put in endless hours of ups and downs, and yet they show up time and again with love over fear in their heart to do it all over again the next day. Sound familiar? Sort of like being a parent. Clearview Horizon Girls Academy is not perfect. No school is at any level of care. If you are looking at a private residential treatment center for your daughter, then the critical components you are looking for are safety, an experienced therapeutic team, and a loving environment. In my experience, Clearview Horizon Girls Academy is one of the best at these three things. In a year and a half, my daughter has gone from self destructive behavior and not wanting any relationship with my wife and I, to an understanding of who she is, an appreciation for the change she has gone through, and to hope for her future, and a desire for that future to include us (rather than excluding us). She has grown and gained life experiences that have saved and will serve her life. We got our daughter back.

"I can’t say enough about our 15 months at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. Y’all have become a family to us! My daughter has grown so..."

I can’t say enough about our 15 months at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. Y’all have become a family to us! My daughter has grown so much and made such great (lifelong, I hope) friends! Thank you to Mary Thielbahr who opened the door for us and Jason who guided us through the process! Jeremiah Guidos was our therapist and I know it was God’s design. He was amazing with our girl! I was actually a little sad…bittersweet….to see Montana disappear as we flew back home. It’s such a beautiful place and I know my daughter will be back again to visit! Thanks for all the wonderful workshops and thank you to Luna the amazing horse who was so patient with my daughter! And to the parents who have worked alongside us in this journey who I can now call friends! It was truly an honor to know everyone there.

"I would like to recommend the Clearview Horizon Residential Treatment Center to every parent who is looking for a place that heals, builds self-esteem, rebuilds..."

I would like to recommend the Clearview Horizon Residential Treatment Center to every parent who is looking for a place that heals, builds self-esteem, rebuilds family relations, or help with life-controlling issues or any other problem your teenage daughter might be facing. I am confident that the dedicated, experienced and qualified Clearview Horizon Girls Academy staff will be able to provide the best possible environment for healing, not only to the child, but the parent as well.

"Dear Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, As with a lack of expertise in the English Language and deep humility I would like to address the families..."

Dear Clearview Horizon Girls Academy, As with a lack of expertise in the English Language and deep humility I would like to address the families at Clearview Horizon and whoever will be at the next workshop. My heart is poured out before God because of what God is doing at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. We all know how difficult it has been to send our daughters “away” to a residential treatment center. This is a complexity that we all face. I know one thing for sure, that the last two years of my life have been the most transformational and productive years in my life. I am a seeker of Christ and I want to be transformed by the love of Christ. I truly believe now that healing in every way, shape and form can only come through true humility; (This does not mean a door mat). The staff have shown the upmost love and respect to my daughter and have been used by God to shape her in the last two years to become what she is now. (Yes, and I hate to say it, trust the process, I think God’s process). He truly loves us and he is not done with any of us until our last breath. God bless you all richly with His great love and humility because he died for us. Rejoice and thank God for all the things and do the next right thing. To Him be glory and honor and praise. I do want to thank Alicia and Jo the teacher especially, for their way and gift to look at each person and give the remedy necessary to guide each girl in the right direction. And Last, but not least all the House moms that fill in the gaps in the tapestry of Clearview Horizon Girls Academy. I ask for your forgiveness for my lack of humility and trust in God at times, and I Thank God for all of you. May we stay in the race until our last breath.

"“I just want to take a moment to express my appreciation for all your hard work with [my daughter]. The staff at Clearview Horizon Girls..."

“I just want to take a moment to express my appreciation for all your hard work with [my daughter]. The staff at Clearview Horizon Girls Academy have exceeded my expectations. She is a rough nut to crack, and it is often frustrating tying to make an impact with her. Believe me, I know that! With us she was constantly “in refusal” and a request to help sweep the floor could result in a screaming tantrum. I was surprised when Clearview got her to do any chores at all. She has achieved a level of self-awareness and ability to discuss feelings that I find impressive. Your work with her gives me hope for her future. Thank You.”