This recovery center is not adequate to help people (physicians/nurses/APPs) struggling with addiction or mental health issues. Please see the many Yelp reviews of this place that are far more indicative of its quality than these five star reviews on google. I am writing under a pseudonym since I fear retaliation from the owners of this establishment as a former BoardPrep client mandated to be there by RPP. Stay away from this place. It is a money grab and a poorly run center that doesn't offer what many other more established rehab centers do. They do let you have more freedom and access to smart phones than other similar facilities. Some of the five star google reviews are from people who work there (either former or current). Their programming is sophomoric at best with tedious repetitive sessions. Their discharge process was unpredictable and atrocious. The staff were NOT abusive or overly rude but definitely had an agenda and lack of thorough knowledge of recovery/therapy. The cost is around $17,000 a month and they tended to keep physicians there at least 90 days to get the full amount of money out of them.
Lara McPherson
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January 08, 2026
Avoid BoardPrep Recovery if you can help it. There are a lot of other more professional and experienced rehab centers for healthcare professionals. The experience I had over more than three months was subpar to say the least. It's hard to even call this place a rehabilitation center. The Hardens (John and Elizabeth) who run the place you'll never see in person while you are there. If you are a physician referred by a PHP or other state physician health program like South Carolina RPP, they will most likely keep you over 90 days regardless of what they tell you from the beginning. Expect a lack of transparency and inadequate programming. The cost is $17k/month, which is cheaper than other rehabs. They do not provide food though they do provide housing. You sit in sessions from 8-2:30pm every day that are taught by barely competent therapists who often have you read aloud from printouts. They scratch the surface of topics like DBT/CBT/recovery. They have basically two therapists who run your sessions with occasional visiting lecturers who spitball topics in recovery. I found most of these sessions useless. You have weekly "art therapy" where you draw on paper with markers and do meditation sessions to start out your mornings. You have a once a week therapy session with your assigned counselor who projects on you what they think your problem is from the start. The staff don't prepare much for your sessions, and you sit in the same room everyday with a small group of men/women between 8-20 people. You have to rely on fellow rehab clients for transportation since the living quarters aren't close enough to the center or "coaches" that they employ. They take your technology/phone away for the first 1-2 weeks then give it back which is better than other places. You attend daily AA or NA meetings in the evenings in the area and have a little time to workout if they let you between 3pm and 6pm. You don't have much to do on the weekends except go to meetings and volunteer in the morning on Sunday at a soup kitchen for the homeless. They drug test you weekly randomly then charge you for it later. You see a psychiatrist and a NP once a week who gaslight you about discharge dates. When you leave, you typically have to do a weekly remote alumni zoom meeting for which they charge you $200/month. They take forever to draft your reports and drag their feet during discharge. The discharge process is disorganized and often involves extending your time there. They get angry when you try to get specifics. When you are ready to go it's often with a few days notice leading to expensive last minute travel plans. You fortunately get your own room in the living quarters which is nice, and they do inspect your room/count your pills regularly which is typical of rehabs. They will want you off of any controlled substance even if it is prescribed by your doctor. People got in trouble for having legally prescribed benzos or stimulants. If you test positive for alcohol when you arrive (either breathalyzer or Peth), they put you on a withdrawal protocol with benzos which is poorly monitored and often not evidence based (using a CIWA scale for instance). In summary, there is a pattern of poor programming, poor communication and just poor quality at BoardPrep. It is hard for me to see how any of the reviews are positive.
Heather Liles
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April 11, 2025
Board Prep has definitely given me a second chance at the rest of my life again! They helped me to regain my identity and sense of self that I had lost somewhere along my journey. I am able to brave the bright exciting adventure of sobriety with the necessary tools and support that I was missing before! Can't say thank you enough to everyone there, but especially my counselor Will and the kindest doctor I've ever met, Dr. Robben!
Haley Warczyglowa
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August 23, 2024
BoardPrep Recovery really changed my life! I was broken and not in a good place going into treatment. I had a lot thrown at me while in treatment and the staff helped me get through it. The intense therapy had a positive impact on me! I no longer have to take depression medication. ALL of the staff are supportive, caring and nurturing. I can now say that I am almost 4 months sober and I am thriving and loving life! I would hands down recommend BoardPrep to anyone and everyone!
Julie B
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July 26, 2024
BoardPrep is fantastic. The entire group of therapists are amazing. Liz and John Harden did everything they could to create a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. I am forever grateful for Dr. Derek Robben, Liz and John, to all of the therapists (Will, Julia, and Leora), and treasure my time at BoardPrep, as well as the immense knowledge and insight I’ve gained. Thank you, all, for everything you do. You are truly saving lives!
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This recovery center is not adequate to help people (physicians/nurses/APPs) struggling with addiction or mental health issues. Please see the many Yelp reviews of this place that are far more indicative of its quality than these five star reviews on google. I am writing under a pseudonym since I fear retaliation from the owners of this establishment as a former BoardPrep client mandated to be there by RPP. Stay away from this place. It is a money grab and a poorly run center that doesn't offer what many other more established rehab centers do. They do let you have more freedom and access to smart phones than other similar facilities. Some of the five star google reviews are from people who work there (either former or current). Their programming is sophomoric at best with tedious repetitive sessions. Their discharge process was unpredictable and atrocious. The staff were NOT abusive or overly rude but definitely had an agenda and lack of thorough knowledge of recovery/therapy. The cost is around $17,000 a month and they tended to keep physicians there at least 90 days to get the full amount of money out of them.
Avoid BoardPrep Recovery if you can help it. There are a lot of other more professional and experienced rehab centers for healthcare professionals. The experience I had over more than three months was subpar to say the least. It's hard to even call this place a rehabilitation center. The Hardens (John and Elizabeth) who run the place you'll never see in person while you are there. If you are a physician referred by a PHP or other state physician health program like South Carolina RPP, they will most likely keep you over 90 days regardless of what they tell you from the beginning. Expect a lack of transparency and inadequate programming. The cost is $17k/month, which is cheaper than other rehabs. They do not provide food though they do provide housing. You sit in sessions from 8-2:30pm every day that are taught by barely competent therapists who often have you read aloud from printouts. They scratch the surface of topics like DBT/CBT/recovery. They have basically two therapists who run your sessions with occasional visiting lecturers who spitball topics in recovery. I found most of these sessions useless. You have weekly "art therapy" where you draw on paper with markers and do meditation sessions to start out your mornings. You have a once a week therapy session with your assigned counselor who projects on you what they think your problem is from the start. The staff don't prepare much for your sessions, and you sit in the same room everyday with a small group of men/women between 8-20 people. You have to rely on fellow rehab clients for transportation since the living quarters aren't close enough to the center or "coaches" that they employ. They take your technology/phone away for the first 1-2 weeks then give it back which is better than other places. You attend daily AA or NA meetings in the evenings in the area and have a little time to workout if they let you between 3pm and 6pm. You don't have much to do on the weekends except go to meetings and volunteer in the morning on Sunday at a soup kitchen for the homeless. They drug test you weekly randomly then charge you for it later. You see a psychiatrist and a NP once a week who gaslight you about discharge dates. When you leave, you typically have to do a weekly remote alumni zoom meeting for which they charge you $200/month. They take forever to draft your reports and drag their feet during discharge. The discharge process is disorganized and often involves extending your time there. They get angry when you try to get specifics. When you are ready to go it's often with a few days notice leading to expensive last minute travel plans. You fortunately get your own room in the living quarters which is nice, and they do inspect your room/count your pills regularly which is typical of rehabs. They will want you off of any controlled substance even if it is prescribed by your doctor. People got in trouble for having legally prescribed benzos or stimulants. If you test positive for alcohol when you arrive (either breathalyzer or Peth), they put you on a withdrawal protocol with benzos which is poorly monitored and often not evidence based (using a CIWA scale for instance). In summary, there is a pattern of poor programming, poor communication and just poor quality at BoardPrep. It is hard for me to see how any of the reviews are positive.
Board Prep has definitely given me a second chance at the rest of my life again! They helped me to regain my identity and sense of self that I had lost somewhere along my journey. I am able to brave the bright exciting adventure of sobriety with the necessary tools and support that I was missing before! Can't say thank you enough to everyone there, but especially my counselor Will and the kindest doctor I've ever met, Dr. Robben!
BoardPrep Recovery really changed my life! I was broken and not in a good place going into treatment. I had a lot thrown at me while in treatment and the staff helped me get through it. The intense therapy had a positive impact on me! I no longer have to take depression medication. ALL of the staff are supportive, caring and nurturing. I can now say that I am almost 4 months sober and I am thriving and loving life! I would hands down recommend BoardPrep to anyone and everyone!
BoardPrep is fantastic. The entire group of therapists are amazing. Liz and John Harden did everything they could to create a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. I am forever grateful for Dr. Derek Robben, Liz and John, to all of the therapists (Will, Julia, and Leora), and treasure my time at BoardPrep, as well as the immense knowledge and insight I’ve gained. Thank you, all, for everything you do. You are truly saving lives!