The Retreat by Sheppard Pratt
The Retreat by Sheppard Pratt is a private-pay, doctor-led residential psychiatric rehabilitation program on the Sheppard Pratt Towson campus of Maryland.
It provides intensive, individualized treatment for mood, anxiety, OCD, personality, and co-occurring disorders using psychotherapy, medication expertise, and advanced neurostimulation in a comfortable private-suite setting.
A Personalized Approach and a High Clinician to Client Ratio
The Retreat emphasizes a high staff-to-resident ratio and daily engagement with experienced psychiatrists who lead each treatment team. Residents receive a comprehensive diagnostic assessment early in their stay and then participate in individual and group psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and expressive therapies.
The program includes evidence-based modalities such as DBT and CBT, as well as TMS and ECT for treatment-resistant depression. The campus setting and private suites aim to balance clinical intensity with comfort and discretion.
The Segmented Continuum of Care at the Retreat in Maryland
The Retreat integrates complementary and experiential therapies, including art and music therapy, yoga, tai chi, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, to support holistic recovery. For residents who need longer transition support, Ruxton House and Magnolia House provide step-down residential environments while continuing outpatient treatment.
The program reports strong clinical outcomes on standard measures, with high rates of symptom and functional improvement at discharge. Admissions are managed via a dedicated coordinator who assesses clinical fit and coordinates the minimum 20-day diagnostic stay.
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Private Pay Option
Cash Pay Rates
If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
Self-pay / private pay. (Payment policies explained on pricing page; daily all-inclusive fee covers medications, doctors’ fees, nursing, programming.)
Contact Admissions Coordinator (410-938-3891). Clinical appropriateness assessed by admissions coordinator with program/medical directors. Minimum 20-day diagnostic stay; length extended per team recommendations.
Staff Credentials:
Multidisciplinary doctor-led teams including board-certified psychiatrists, RNs, nurses with advanced degrees, LCSW clinicians, and program managers. Specific leaders listed below.
Success Rates or Outcomes:
PHQ (depression): 88% of residents reported improvement in depressive symptoms at discharge.
WHODAS (functioning): 94% of residents reported clinical improvement in daily functioning at discharge.
Executive Verified Listing
Rehab verified that the name, location, contact information and license to operate for this treatment provider are valid and up-to-date.
Joint Commission Accredited
Independent, third-party mental health resource. Verification does not imply endorsement and does not guarantee the quality of treatment services.
Meet your care team
Michael Young, MD — Service Chief
The Retreat. Board-certified in general psychiatry. Leads clinical teams; focuses on mood, anxiety, and personality disorders and an integrated whole-person approach.
Thomas Franklin, MD — Medical Director / Service Chief
Ruxton House and Outpatient Program. Board-certified in general psychiatry and addiction medicine; training includes University of Virginia and psychoanalytic training.
Karen McGovern, RN — Program Director
The Retreat. 26+ years with Sheppard Pratt; oversees 24-hour operations, admissions, and program quality.
Beth Gylan, MSN, RN-BC
Program Nurse Manager. Board-certified psychiatric nurse with a master’s in Nursing Management and Leadership.
Beth Gylan, MSN, RN-BC
Program Nurse Manager. Board-certified psychiatric nurse with a master’s in Nursing Management and Leadership.
Specialties
Therapies & Approaches
Amenities
The Retreat by Sheppard Pratt
Program intensity and team model
The Retreat offers doctor-led care with individual psychotherapy three times weekly plus multidisciplinary group therapy.
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Neurostimulation & advanced options
The Retreat provides TMS and ECT for residents with treatment-resistant depression alongside expert
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Transitional living & aftercare
Ruxton House and Magnolia House offer transitional and extended residential options to support reintegration and outpatient
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Cost & payment model
The Retreat is a self-pay program with an all-inclusive fee model; current advertised baseline is a 20-day program (pricing detailed on pricing page).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adults 18+ needing intensive, short-term residential psychiatric rehabilitation are primary candidates, especially those with mood disorders, treatment-resistant depression, OCD, or co-occurring substance use. Clinical suitability is assessed by admissions staff in consultation with medical directors.
The minimum stay is 20 days to complete the diagnostic assessment; average stays are longer (the brochure notes an average around 35 days). Continued care length is determined by the treatment team and resident needs.
The Retreat operates as a private self-pay program. The daily all-inclusive fee covers physicians’ fees, medications, nursing, and programming; consult admissions for any billing guidance.
Yes. The Retreat provides specialized care including TMS and ECT alongside psychotherapy and medication management for individuals who have not responded to standard outpatient treatments.
Contact the Admissions Coordinator at 410-938-3891 to discuss clinical history and suitability. The coordinator will review needs, consult medical leadership as needed, and schedule the initial admission and diagnostic assessment.
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