Embark Names Delea Peterson New Area Executive Director for D.C. Metro Outpatient Programs

Ashburn, Va. - August 27, 2026 - Embark Behavioral Health, a leading network of mental health treatment programs for teens and young adults, today announced the promotion of Delea Peterson, LCSW, to Area Executive Director for the D.C. Metro region, where she will oversee Embark's outpatient clinics in Ashburn and Vienna, Virginia, as well as Rockville and Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Peterson officially stepped into the role in August 2026 after serving as executive director of Embark's Ashburn clinic. She has helped lead Ashburn since 2023, guiding the program through a period of continued growth. In her new position, Peterson will now lead efforts to strengthen alignment across the four locations, support consistent, high-quality care, and help expand access for youth and families in need throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region.

Over the past several years, Embark Behavioral Health's Ashburn clinic has grown into a trusted resource for Northern Virginia families seeking a higher level of outpatient mental health treatment for teens and young adults. During Peterson's time as clinical director and later executive director, the program expanded its treatment offerings and reach. What was once an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving teens ages 12 to 17 has grown to offer both Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for teens and young adults up to age 28, helping more families access the level of support that best meets their needs. The program has continued to strengthen its individualized approach to care through evidence-based treatment, family involvement, and personalized support plans.

As a licensed therapist, Peterson also helped cultivate a culture focused on strong outcomes, collaboration, and meaningful support for families. Now, as Area Executive Director, she will bring that same commitment to effective mental health treatment and expanded access to care across Embark's Vienna, Rockville, and Chevy Chase clinics while continuing to support the impact of the Ashburn program.

The appointment reflects Embark's continued investment in delivering consistent, outcomes-backed care while building on the strengths of its local programs. Under Peterson's leadership, the organization will focus on enhancing collaboration among clinics, sharing best practices, and identifying opportunities to meet the evolving demand for complex mental health treatments in the D.C. area.

"Families come to us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives," said Peterson. "My goal is to ensure every family who walks through our doors receives the same level of compassionate, high-quality care, whether they're in Ashburn, Vienna, Rockville, or Chevy Chase. As we continue to grow, we're focused on delivering evidence-based treatment that adapts to each client's needs and supporting families long after treatment ends."

"Delea's promotion reflects both her clinical expertise and strong operational leadership, as well as her proven ability to build strong teams and meaningful support for families," said Matt Dale, President of Outpatient Services at Embark Behavioral Health. "Her leadership helped strengthen our Ashburn program, and we're confident her vision will help further elevate care across the entire D.C. Metro region."

As Area Executive Director, Peterson will also help guide strategic growth initiatives across the region, including exploring opportunities to expand treatment offerings and improve access for families seeking specialized mental health support.

Embark's D.C. Metro clinics provide outpatient mental health services, including Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy for adolescents, teens, and young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns.

About Embark Behavioral Health

Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of outpatient clinics and residential treatment programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Dedicated to its mission of reversing the trends of teen and young adult mental health challenges, Embark provides a continuum of care supported by evidence-based therapies and over 30 years of experience serving families.

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