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Embark at the Poconos is a peaceful, restorative place. We match a comfortable, nurturing environment with proven, reliable treatments and therapies that will enable your teen daughter to heal and grow.
Helene Creasy
Helene Creasy
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MAIN LINE,POCONOS
Helene has extensive experience in the delivery, management, and administration...
Katie Holahan
Katie Holahan graduated from Marywood University with an MSW degree in Social Work, with a concentration in Behavioral Health. She has been working in the field for 15 years and has been acknowledged internationally as a certified trauma therapist. Katie has provided family and individual therapy, substance abuse, and behavior modification to a wide variety of populations such as children starting at the age of 5 to adults 60 and over. She has treated individuals diagnosed with autism, mental health illnesses, intellectual disabilities, and comorbidity.
Katie Holahan
Clinical Director
Katie Holahan graduated from Marywood University with an MSW degree in...
Kathleen Goughler
Kathleen Goughler is the Director of Professional Relations for Embark at Main Line. Kathleen has bachelor’s degree in marketing for West Chester University. She has extension experience working in the mental health community. Kathleen started her career working for Johnson and Johnson in pharmaceutical sales and marketing. She continued her career in the mental health field by working with residential treatment programs for adolescents and adults. Kathleen has spent over 12 years working with families, treatment providers and programs to build awareness for treatment options to those struggling with mental health and addiction. She is committed to being a pillar in the community to reduce the stigma of mental health treatment. Kathleen is married with two sons and one cat. She loves spending time with her family, the sun of the beach and not taking life too seriously.
Kathleen Goughler
Director of Professional Relations
Kathleen Goughler is the Director of Professional Relations for Embark...
Elmer Cupino
Dr. Elmer Cupino was born in the Philippines and is a graduate of Walla Walla University, Washington. He earned his medical degree from the University of Montemorelos, Mexico, and completed his residency in Psychiatry at Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, and his Child & Adolescent fellowship at University of Massachusetts.
Dr. Cupino has almost thirty years of hospital inpatient and outpatient psychiatric practice in both general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry in DuBois, PA., Pottsville, PA., and currently at Tower Health in Pottstown, PA. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and good standing member of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He has served as a clinical assistant professor for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, DeSales University in the Nurse Practitioner program and Physician Assistant program, Drexel Nurse Practitioner program and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He and his wife, Dorothy, call southern Berks, PA. their home. Their two sons have flown the nest. The eldest son Andrew, a practicing radiation-oncologist lives in MT with his wife and three sons while their second son, Alan, a Ph D candidate in Epidemiology lives in CA with his wife and is employed by the Los Angeles county as a supervising epidemiologist.
Elmer Cupino
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Elmer Cupino was born in the Philippines and is...
Stephanie Bernardryn
Enrollment Director
Emily Berry
Emily Berry, MSN, CRNP serves as a Nurse Practitioner for Embark at the Main Line. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Villanova University before pursuing a career in nursing. She then went on to achieve her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. She has many years of experience working with the pediatric and adolescent populations and is passionate about caring for others. Emily grew up in the area and currently lives with her husband, son, and dog, Nimbus. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with loved ones, and learning new things.
Emily Berry
Nurse Practitioner
Emily Berry, MSN, CRNP serves as a Nurse Practitioner for...
Regan Sarmento
Regan Sarmento, M. Ed. has enjoyed an exciting career supporting adolescents struggling with mental illness for over 20 years. She began her career at American Day Treatment Center which later transitioned to Mirmont Behavioral Health. While working within the partial hospital program, she oversaw the educational component of client treatment and was an advocate aiding in successful return back to each client’s academic environment. In 2016, Regan oversaw the creation and management of the first PHP offered by Onward Behavioral Health. She later transitioned to Assistant Director of Adolescent Services at OBH. Currently, she is the Director of Professional Relations with Embark Behavioral Health in the Philadelphia region where she enjoys her role as a community liaison and advocates passionately for families on their journey of mental wellness.
Regan earned both her Bachelor and Master’s degrees from West Chester University and is passionate about equality of treatment for adolescents and meeting their ever changing mental health needs. In addition, Regan is both a wife and mother of two children. Additionally, she co-facilitates Nourish for Caregivers, a support group within her parish. In her off time, she can often be found on the sidelines of a soccer field or walking the fields of Chester County.
Regan Sarmento
Director of Professional Relations
Regan Sarmento, M. Ed. has enjoyed an exciting career supporting...
Alicia Hamilton
Alicia is a highly skilled instructional designer with 25 years of classroom teaching experience across multiple grade levels. She has extensive practice designing successful learning opportunities and supporting educational communities for a diverse set of students, including those with specialized cognitive and behavioral needs. Alicia believes explicit support in executive functioning and emotional regulation is central to academic success, and she is certified by Mindful Schools to instruct students in a variety of techniques to manage stress and build resilience. Her unique set of skills enables Alicia to engage compassionately with students, parents, and colleagues.
Alicia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, and her Master of Arts in Instructional Technology from San Jose State. In the summer of 2021, she relocated from San Jose, California to Northeast Pennsylvania. In her free time, Alicia enjoys volunteering at the White Haven Area Community Library, reading, walking, live music, and traveling.
Alicia Hamilton
Academic Coordinator
Alicia is a highly skilled instructional designer with 25 years...
Emily Gokey
Throughout the last decade, Emily has used her skills as an LSW to provide services to individuals helping them overcome both mental health and substance abuse issues. Emily utilizes a combination of therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, SMART Recovery, and Motivational Interviewing while using a person centered approach to meet each individual where they are at clinically. Emily has experience working in both an inpatient and outpatient setting allowing her to understand the continuum of treatment. Emily uses a caring and empathetic approach with each client to assist them in building rapport and developing a safe trauma informed space for them to begin processing their trauma.
Emily received both her BSW and MSW from Kutztown University. Emily is also a proud fur mom to her 3 dogs and 2 cats, one of which she is training to be a Therapy Dog. In her free time, Emily enjoy spending time outdoors and playing in a local soccer league.
Emily Gokey
Therapist
Throughout the last decade, Emily has used her skills as...
Michele Garren
Michele Garren has been working in healthcare since her first job. As a teenager she began as a Certified Nursing Assistant and continued this as she put herself through college obtaining her RN license. A Registered Nurse since 1993 she has worked in a variety of specialties but was always found herself being drawn back to behavioral health. Michele enjoys talking with, listening, and supporting her patients. She always keeps her own children in mind when caring for her students “I treat them just as I would treat my own kids or how I would expect someone else to treat my children.” In her spare time Michele enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her husband and sons.
Michele Garren
Registered Nurse
Michele Garren has been working in healthcare since her first...
Yurii Harden
Yurii has experience in the delivery, management, and administration of behavioral health services. Over the span of a 30-year career, she has provided and developed programming in various adult and adolescent treatment settings including inpatient care, partial hospitalization, residential and outpatient. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she strives to recognize the uniqueness and worth of each client and treats clients/families with respect and dignity while recognizing the value every individual brings to the world. Education and training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT and Motivational Interviewing provides a clinical framework that is solution-focused. Prior to joining Embark, Yurii was a member of a Private Practice Team and clinical director of a residential treatment facility.
Yurii has largely resided in Northeastern Pennsylvania and received a BS from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA and MSW from Marywood University, Scranton, PA. She is State Certified in DDAP Clinical Supervision, SAMSHA Certified Trainer of Trauma Informed Care Approaches, and ASAM Assessments for Level of Care State Certified. Yurii and her husband enjoy spending time with family, watching movies, and caring for their many pets.
Yurii Harden
Assistant Clinical Director
Yurii has experience in the delivery, management, and administration of...
Michelle Grigas-Nause
Michelle has 30 years of experience working in the mental health field. She has worked in an array of services from residential facilities, to in home counseling, to family services and the last 15 years as an outpatient therapist in a clinic setting. Michelle has experience in trauma informed care, CBT, individual as well as family therapy with adults and children. Michelle prides herself in forming bonds with the people she works with and feeling like she has made an impact on those she works with.
Michelle has lived in Pennsylvania most of her life. She received her BA in Psychology from Mansfield University. In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandson. She loves to go camping in their RV and going to the beach, along with kayaking, fishing and crafting.
Michelle Grigas-Nause
Administrative Assistant
Michelle has 30 years of experience working in the mental...
About Our Location
Located in White Haven, Pennsylvania along the Lehigh River within 77 tranquil acres in the Pocono Mountains
Nestled within rolling woodlands and meadows, providing an ideal setting for reflection and growth
Comforting home environment with individual and shared bedrooms, kitchen, living spaces, and more
Engaging Therapeutic and Experiential Activities
Life at Embark at the Poconos is vibrant and full. Beyond top-tier schooling and premier therapeutic treatments, we offer many activities to reinforce the skills we teach and give our residents a chance to practice in real-world settings. Some of the options we provide include:
Emotional
Animal interactions
Painting
Making dreamcatchers
Poetry
Social
Laser tag
Karaoke
Service projects
Baking
Bowling
Trampoline Park
Intellectual
Museums
Aquarium/zoo
Attending plays
Improv workshops
Physical
Rock climbing
Hiking
Roller skating
Swimming
Trampoline park
Spiritual
Crystal shops
Yoga
Salt cave
Sound bath
Engaging Therapeutic and Experiential Activities
Life at Embark at the Poconos is vibrant and full. Beyond top-tier schooling and premier therapeutic treatments, we offer many activities to reinforce the skills we teach and give our residents a chance to practice in real-world settings. Some of the options we provide include:
Emotional
Animal interactions
Painting
Making dreamcatchers
Poetry
Social
Laser tag
Karaoke
Service projects
Baking
Bowling
Trampoline Park
Intellectual
Museums
Aquarium/zoo
Attending plays
Improv workshops
Physical
Rock climbing
Hiking
Roller skating
Swimming
Trampoline park
Spiritual
Crystal shops
Yoga
Salt cave
Sound bath
Trampoline park
Interventions & Therapies
As a pioneer and leader in quality outcomes, we have gathered more data than any other provider over the past 10 years and only offer treatment that we know drive long-lasting, sustainable results. We offer customized, individual therapeutic programs to enable your daughter to thrive. Specialized services and areas of focus include:
Daily Schedule Highlights
Embark at the Poconos offers a structured, supportive learning environment designed to promote healing, self-care, and emotional wellness. Our schedule includes daily living, group therapy, exercise, and meals, alongside robust, individual treatment options. This approach, along with family therapy, is designed to build confidence, strengthen relationships and improve social-emotional functioning. Here’s an example of what a day might look like:
8am Breakfast
9am - 2pm School
4pm Group Activity
5pm Dinner
6pm Adventure Therapy
9pm Meditation
See the difference for yourself
Start Your Healing Journey Today!
Short-term treatment typically lasts one to three months. Teens best suited for short-term treatment often have engaged in other therapeutic programs like outpatient or intensive outpatient therapy and need a 24-hour continuum of care. Our unique, relationship-based treatments use extensive data collection to improve treatment plans and interventions in real-time, creating long-lasting, sustainable, verified results.