Clearfork Academy PHP & IOP - Carrollton

“From the very first welcoming meeting to the last day of therapy with Jennifer and Kara, my daughter and I were gifted with compassion, patience, and guidance. After failed experiences with inexperienced therapists and inappropriate interventions by another mental health center, it was beyond relieving to finally meet professional and sincere caretakers to lead us through difficult discussions and crucial decisions. We are abundantly grateful to Kara and Jennifer. 🌷🌹🌸🌺💐”

“Since last year my son has been struggling in ways no 13-year-old should have to. When his dad decided he wanted to take them and then, when he couldn’t, chose not to be involved at all it hit him hard. He became depressed, sad, and angry. I started seeing changes in him that scared me. He began hanging out with the wrong crowd and making choices that just aren’t who he is. I refused to sit back and watch him go down that path alone, especially if part of his pain came from things outside of his control. So I got him into therapy. When that didn’t help, and after he got kicked out of school and sent to alternative school, I knew I had to do more. I started researching every option I could find. I came across Clearfork Academy, one of three programs I seriously considered. After everything I read, I chose them. And even with insurance, this was going to cost me around $5,000. But I didn’t hesitate. I will do whatever it takes to help my son. Yesterday was his first virtual session while he finishes out school and honestly, my experience was TERRIBLE. What I saw and heard did not reflect that. I’m sharing this because parents deserve to know what they’re signing their kids up for. And more importantly, because our kids deserve better. My son joined a virtual group session where he was met with a facilitator named Nicole. Along with a group of teenagers clearly above his age. I left him alone to do his session, which was scheduled from 5pm-8pm. I was cooking dinner when I overheard the facilitator using profane language, which I did poke my head out about to clarify I was hearing correctly. But in the end I chalked it up to her trying to engage and meet these kids in the middle. I went to my room to give him some privacy and after about 10 minutes he comes to get me to tell me he’s uncomfortable and I need to come immediately. I go in there to overhear this facilitator playing “Never have I ever” with all of these underage kids. And instead of it being, never have I ever jumped off the high dive, never have I ever eaten a vegetable or something like that. They are speaking about sexual acts. I’m floored and baffled bc am I hearing what I’m hearing? The facilitator allows it and even laughs and engages pretending she’s going to put a finger down when one of the kids mentioned a 🚂 situation. One of the kids even asked “How far can we go Miss”. To which she replied: “IDGAF you don’t see a therapist on here do you?!” I immediately leave the zoom call and email the school. But that wasn’t enough because my son was exposed to things outside of his age level and comprehension. Also, it was about $400 for this session, so I call the school. The director took 56 minutes to call me back. When she did, the first thing she said was that we need to discuss the HIPPA violation on my part for being present during this session. Then they would do an internal investigation. She then tells me that she knows this lady Nicole from CLEARFORK ACADEMY and she’s never heard her act or speak that way. She mentioned why would she do this or allow this if a therapist could come in at any minute from their break out session!? As a single mother I was going to spend every dime I had on this place to make sure my son had the care he needed. Instead they exposed him to things he had no idea about; like eating 🐱 on a first date. Getting 💴 for sexual acts. Getting 🚂 ran on you. As well as other things we won’t mention. To be clear, he was just in 1 hour of his very first session with this company. There is no reason we would make this up. We had no reason to point fingers or lie about these events. I will advocate for ALL children and also scorch the earth for mine. This academy didn’t reach back out after my complaint was made to the director. And they (the director) laughed at me when I made the complaint in the first place. Made me feel as if I was lying. When I had, at this point exhausted all options and was simply seeking help from this CHRISTIAN BASED ACADEMY. I’m not done advocating for my son. Not even close.”

“We are incredibly grateful for the care and support our teen received at Clearfork Academy - Girl Campus. From the very beginning, the staff was compassionate, professional, and deeply committed to helping our child heal and grow. The individualized treatment plan, combined with therapeutic activities, education, and family involvement, made a real difference in our lives. Not only did our teen gain tools to manage emotions and build healthy relationships, but we also learned how to support their journey in a meaningful way. The progress we’ve seen is truly life-changing. We can't thank the team enough for their dedication and expertise. Highly recommend for any family in need of a safe, nurturing, and effective program. - *SPECIAL SHOUT OUT* to Meg & Angel!!”

“Jackie Ringgold is fantastic! She is knowledgeable, professional, and always goes the extra mile to help. Her dedication and friendly demeanor make every experience seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend! I’d work with her again!”