The Complete Parent's Guide to Therapeutic Boarding Schools:
An Unbiased, Expert Resource
Finally, the most honest guide you'll find from someone who’s lived through the most difficult decision you'll ever make and now helps parents like You find real answers.
By Mary Warren, Parent Coach & Educational Consultant
The Complete Parent's Guide to Therapeutic Boarding Schools:
An Unbiased, Expert Resource
The most honest guide you'll find — from someone who’s lived it and now helps parents find real answers
By Mary Warren, Parent Coach & Educational Consultant
No Financial Conflicts
I don’t accept payments from schools. My recommendations are based solely on your child’s needs.
Personal Experience
I’ve placed my own two teens in therapeutic programs and guided hundreds of families since 2008.
Comprehensive Expertise
17+ years specializing in therapeutic placement with direct relationships at top-tier programs.
Trusted by Families Like Yours
"From the first moment, I knew She was what I needed"
I was juggling parental guilt and intense fear about my son’s future when I called Mary Warren.
Within thirty minutes, she returned my call, and from our first conversation, I knew she was the support I needed.
Mary listened without impatience or judgment. She answered all my questions and more that I didn’t even realize I should ask.
She held my hand through selecting the best therapeutic boarding school program, completing an application, communicating with various contacts at the therapeutic boarding school, and transporting my son.
"She combines deep expertise with genuine warmth"
"She utilized her experience to cut through red tape"
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Gain Total Clarity with a 16-Chapter Roadmap that Covers Every Question You Have About Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Make Confident Therapeutic Boarding School Placement Decisions with actionable advice and parent-tested checklists, and expert insights and guidance for every step of your journey.
When home-based treatment isn't enough and recognizing the signs that your teen needs more intensive support.
Addressing fears about "sending them away" and overcoming the shame and judgment from others.
Why therapeutic boarding schools aren't one-size-fits-all and how to find the right fit for your teen.
Industry scandals, red flags to avoid, and how to protect your child from harmful programs.
The strategic value of distance and understanding state-by-state regulations and protections.
Beyond labels and diagnoses—understanding your teen's unique needs and learning profile..
Accreditation, staff qualifications, school culture, and the questions no one else asks.
The complete cost picture, insurance reimbursement, and creative financing solutions.
Your due diligence checklist and the deep-dive questions that reveal a school's true character.
When and how to act—recognizing when it's time and moving from fear to clarity.
From decision to placement—applications, documentation, transportation, and the goodbye.
What to expect and how to support your teen (and yourself) through the critical adjustment period.
Navigating challenges, understanding what progress really looks like, and when to advocate for changes.
Aftercare that actually works—building your local support team and planning for successful reintegration.
Jake, Ava, Liam, and Maria—authentic stories of transformation, challenges, and hope.
When and why professional guidance matters—and how to choose the right advocate for your family.
