Hope's Destiny, 601 Dresher Road, Ste 105, Horsham, PA (2026)

01/13/2026

Today, we were pleased to host members of Philadelphia’s Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA). Our Adult IOP Therapist, Mia Cullen, presented on the intersection of cultural humility and addiction treatment, highlighting the importance of individualized, person-centered care. We were honored to connect with professionals from across the Greater Philadelphia region who share a commitment to making substance use recovery accessible and attainable for all. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we truly appreciate your collaboration!

01/09/2026

Staff Spotlight: John!

We are fortunate to have an exceptional team at Hope's Destiny, and John has truly gone above and beyond to support our adult and adolescent cohorts in their recovery journeys. He is recognized not only for his clinical expertise but also for his great sense of humor.

Here’s a bit about John:

“Hi, my name is John Nguyen, and I have been a therapist for 10 years. I am a proud graduate of Chestnut Hill College, where I earned my BA in psychology with a minor in biology in 2012. I continued my education at Delaware Valley University, graduating with my MA in counseling in 2017. My theoretical orientation includes CBT, DBT, reality therapy, and motivational interviewing. My interest in counseling began after I had a stroke in 2004, and I have been in recovery for 21 years. I am passionate about working with adults and teens who struggle with addiction and mental health complications. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients increase their awareness mentally, emotionally, and physically, to explore opportunities for change that can enhance their lifestyle and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy sports (GO BIRDS!), cars, aviation, and stand-up comedy.”

01/07/2026

At Hope’s Destiny, we don't dwell on the consequences of addiction. We focus on what sobriety gives back, clarity, connection, purpose, and the opportunity to rebuild a meaningful life.

Recovery is not about shame or loss. It is about growth, healing, and discovering strengths that may have been buried along the way. Our mission is to bring out the best in every individual and family we serve by meeting people where they are and walking alongside them with compassion and clinical excellence.

We offer evidence-based, compassionate care for adolescents and adults, including Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Outpatient Services. We provide mental health and substance use treatment, co-occurring disorder care, individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric services, medication management, and parent support groups.

We are currently accepting new patients in all programs.

For referrals or admissions inquiries, please contact our admissions team directly.

Phone: 215-935-4191

Email: info@hopesdestiny.com

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 2025 was a transformative year for Hope’s Destiny. We have reached meaningful milestones that reflect our passion for individualized recovery-focused care. Our Adult IOP and OP programs continued to provide stability, structure, and genuine healing for patients and their families, while our continuum of care expanded in important ways.

We were fortunate to launch our Adolescent Mental Health IOP, introduce a parent support group to walk alongside families impacted by addiction, and integrate GeneSight testing to eliminate trial and error, and support patients in making informed medication decisions that align with their needs and recovery goals.

Along the way, we built essential partnerships with schools throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties and continued collaborating with treatment centers, primary care providers, and crisis services to support better outcomes for the people we serve.

Most importantly, we extend our thanks to the patients who entrusted us with their care, the families and support systems who walk alongside them, and the community partners whose collaboration makes our mission possible. We are honored to be part of this work and look forward to continuing it together in 2026!

12/29/2025

Radical acceptance is a DBT skill that means fully acknowledging reality mentally and emotionally and without judgment. It doesn’t require approval or agreement; it simply means accepting the facts as they are, so energy can shift from resisting reality to coping with it.
Our therapists use radical acceptance to help patients move beyond shame, denial, and self-blame. By meeting themselves where they are today, patients can focus on what’s within their control and take meaningful steps toward their recovery goals. Acceptance creates space for clarity, self-compassion, and lasting change.

12/22/2025

On 12/15, we hosted our first parent group! This session focused on supporting teens through developmental and clinical lens.
Parents explored:
• How brain development influences behavior in the adolescent stage
• Technology boundaries
• Practical strategies for managing school and treatment fatigue and avoidance
• The role of structure, consistency, and healthy boundaries in promoting safety and growth
Parent education and support are crucial to sustained mental health and substance use recovery. When parents and guardians are informed, empowered, and supported, teens have a greater opportunity to heal and thrive.
We look forward to continuing these conversations and expanding future groups to meet the evolving needs of families.

12/15/2025

On December 12th, Hope’s Destiny proudly partnered with A Mission for Michael (AMFM) to host Hidden, High & Hammered, an informative presentation for school professionals in our community.
This event supplied educators and staff with crucial knowledge about the latest teen substance use trends, demonstrating how ni****ne, alcohol, and drugs can be disguised as every day objects.
Beyond awareness, attendees explored a range of treatment options, including AMFM’s compassionate and personalized residential programs designed to support teens facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.
By combining prevention, education and resources, Hope’s Destiny and A Mission for Michael are helping schools better support students, intervene early, and connect teens to the care they need for lasting recovery.

12/08/2025

Adolescent Mental Health and Ni****ne use: is There a Correlation?
Recent peer-reviewed studies continue to show a clear pattern: teens who use ni****ne report higher rates of anxiety and depression symptoms. Research demonstrates a two-way relationship: challenges with mental health can make va**ng more likely, and va**ng can worsen mood over time.
At Hope’s Destiny, we see this connection every day. That’s why our programs are designed to treat the whole person, mind, body, and environment. Our individualized treatment plans support teens in strengthening their mental health, reducing substance use, and encouraging healthy alternatives that help decrease ni****ne use.
When we address the root causes, not just the behaviors, we see improved mental health and substance use outcomes

12/05/2025

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Our dedicated and informed team at Hope’s Destiny stands in solidarity with efforts to promote safety, prevention, and above all, compassion.
Each December, people across the United States recognize that impaired driving remains one of the most preventable tragedies on our roads. In 2023 alone, more than 12,400 people lost their lives in drug- and alcohol-impaired driving crashes in the U.S. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2023).This statistic serves as an important reminder that safety is not just about the decisions we make behind the wheel, it begins with our mental health. Stress, depression, trauma, and untreated substance use disorders (SUD) can significantly impact judgment, coping skills, and impulse control. When mental health needs go unaddressed, the risk of impaired decision-making increases, including decisions that affect roadway safety.
At Hope’s Destiny, we believe prevention and safety begin long before someone gets behind the wheel. Many individuals we support are navigating mental-health challenges and/or substance use disorders (SUD). According to the 2024 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly 16.8% of people aged 12 or older approximately 48.4 million Americans had a SUD in the past year (National Association of Counties, 2024). In addition, 23.4% of adults (≈ 61.5 million people) experienced any mental illness in the past year, and 5.6% (≈ 14.6 million) experienced serious mental illness (Substance Abuse and Mental Health, 2025).
We understand that stigma and shame can stand in the way of recovery and safety. That’s why Hope’s Destiny is committed to:
Promoting non-judgmental, compassionate support so patients can seek help and meet their recovery goals.
Educating our community on safe decision-making, especially around substances and driving
Advocating for a paradigm shift, treating SUD and mental health struggles as public-health issues, not moral failings.
This month, and every month, we honor lives lost, we stand with those working toward healing, and we recommit to building communities where safety and dignity go hand in hand.

12/01/2025

It is no secret that teens face constant pressure and comparison. At Hope’s Destiny, we view self-love as a crucial part of substance use and mental health recovery. Self-love not only nurtures intrinsic self-worth but also supports healthy boundaries, increases feelings of emotional well-being, and fosters a growth mindset. Last week, our adolescent therapists led a “Self-Love” group. Through reflective discussion and engaging exercises, they helped our teens to cultivate a more compassionate inner voice.

Research consistently shows that cultivating self-love can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, which are often underlying factors in substance use and mental health challenges. By developing self-acceptance, teens are better equipped to regulate their emotions and respond to stress in adaptive ways, rather than turning to harmful coping mechanisms. Self-love promotes resilience by encouraging a positive self-identity that withstands external setbacks. It also enhances motivation for personal growth and healthier decision-making, as our teens learn to value themselves beyond external validation.

11/28/2025

Our Month of Gratitude!

As we close out the month, we are especially grateful for our growing community. This month, we formed new partnerships that strengthen our mission, expanded our reach to help more individuals and families, and celebrated our team as many of our clinicians completed their continuing education credits (CEUs).

CEUs are a big part of what keeps us growing. Our team is eager to keep learning so that they can offer individualized, evidence-based, compassionate care. When our clinicians pour into their own learning our clients thrive.

The heart of the month for us was definitely our first annual “Fellows giving” with the Adult IOP group!

“Fellows giving” was more than a shared meal; it was a space where our clients reflected on how gratitude shapes and sustains recovery. They spoke about the people, moments, and personal choices they are thankful for, and how embracing gratitude has helped them build resilience, connection, and hope.

Witnessing this openness and community was a reminder of why we do what we do. Recovery is not just about treatment, it's about connection.

As we head into December, we remain thankful for every person who is part of this journey.

Here’s to growth, gratitude, and continued healing!

11/24/2025

Staff Spotlight: Candice!

As our Clinical Supervisor, Candice exemplifies compassionate leadership and expert guidance. With extensive experience in addiction and mental health counseling, she is a highly knowledgeable leader who goes above and beyond to support both our staff and patients. Candice’s dedication to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment ensures that our team delivers the highest quality of care. Through her steady leadership, she nurtures an environment that serves as a foundation for resilience and growth. Please take a moment to read her bio!

“I began my journey in the field of psychology after graduating from Kutztown University with a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Before stepping into counseling, I gained valuable experience as a Therapeutic Support Staff and Case Manager, eventually moving into my first counseling role as a Group Facilitator at a drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Recognizing the need for deeper training to better serve individuals struggling with addiction, I returned to school in 2017 and earned my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University. During my graduate studies, I completed an internship at the Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), a victims-of-crime agency in Bucks County, where I had the privilege of supporting survivors in their healing process.

After completing my degree, I accepted a position as a Drug and Alcohol Therapist at the Family Services Association of Bucks County, where I received supervision and obtained licensure to practice counseling. My professional journey has allowed me to walk alongside individuals during some of their lowest moments and witness their remarkable resilience and growth.
My passion for this work stems from both personal and professional experiences of watching people move from places of darkness and helplessness to reclaiming their lives and standing strong in recovery. It is an honor and privilege to be part of that healing process, and I remain committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to support each person’s unique journey.”

To learn more about our staff and the work we do, please visit our website!

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