Newport Academy’s outpatient program in Fairfax, Virginia, provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment for teenagers facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or academic and social-emotional challenges. Tailored to each adolescent’s needs, the program combines clinical care with family involvement to foster sustainable healing and stronger parent-teen relationships.
With more than 15 percent of Virginia teens experiencing major depression, and less than half receiving adequate care, Newport Academy is addressing a critical gap in youth mental health services. The Fairfax location offers both Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs designed to fit adolescents’ schedules and support their ongoing development.
Treatment at the Fairfax teen mental health center includes individual and group therapy, teen depression counseling, family therapy, and parent support groups. Therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other proven approaches. Teens also engage in expressive therapies in dedicated art and music studios, enhancing emotional expression and personal growth.
Conveniently located on Willow Brook Corporate Drive, near Tysons Corner and within easy access to downtown Washington, DC, the Fairfax center provides a warm, home-like setting that promotes healing and connection. Comfortable therapy spaces and a supportive peer environment help teens build confidence, resilience, and healthy communication skills.
Dr. Bajpai helped me through a crisis in my life and has supported me in the years since then. He prescribed an effective regimen of drugs, which enabled me to overcome deep depression and relish life again. He also introduced me to helpful meditation exercises. We follow up via FaceTime every other month where we review my medications and my state of mind and mood and also engage in some casual conversation. I enjoy those meetings.
Melissa Tortorice is the worst provider I have seen. She misdiagnosed me with something I have NEVER in 7 years been diagnosed with other than her and I have seen several providers due to location. So out of 4 other professionals who evaluated me and diagnosed me with the same condition EVERY TIME she is the one that is "right"? She also was hostile and made it seem like I only came to get one prescription. I came to get reevaluated considering I had not seen the practice in over a year but she wanted to take no time during our session to talk about it and instead got an attitude. Clearly she believes a lot of narratives that you can find online instead of forming her own opinion. For example, individuals wanting stimulants. There is a reason that mental health has a lot of stigma and as someone who has a background in psychology it is sad to see that this provider believes it. I told her to take more time with her patients but instead she isn't willing to go over my symptoms or how I have been. Someone like Melissa should not be a mental health practitioner. This position takes empathy, patience, and overall someone who is willing to listen and see if maybe they had a mistake. I will never return to this practice and meeting with Melissa has put a sour taste in my mouth. I am shocked that a mental health practitioner could act in such a way.
