About Us

Founded in 2026, Falcon Behavioral Services was established with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare to adults in need of structured mental health support. Our first outpatient clinic, located in Virginia Beach, offers Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services designed to help individuals navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

At Falcon, we combine clinical excellence with compassionate care to help individuals build stability, restore hope, and move toward long-term wellness. Our team is dedicated to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and a patient-centered approach to treatment.

Our Mission

At Falcon Behavioral Services, our mission is to elevate mental health care by providing accessible, innovative, and compassionate treatment that empowers individuals to reclaim their lives. We strive to help each person find their wings, equipping them with the tools needed to achieve lasting recovery and emotional well-being.

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, we are here to guide you toward a healthier, more fulfilling future—where hope truly takes flight.

Our Vision

Our vision is to redefine outpatient behavioral healthcare through clinical excellence, meaningful human connection, and a commitment to lasting change. We envision a future where individuals facing mental health challenges have access to high-quality care that restores confidence, promotes independence, and strengthens the communities around them.
As we grow, we aim to build trusted programs that set a higher standard for compassionate treatment, helping every individual move forward with stability, purpose, and hope.

 

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Program Staff

Jacob Shaheen, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

Nicole Betts, MA, QMHP A/C

Program Director

Edith Mercurio, MS, LPC

Lead Clinical Therapist

Kelly Tugman, BSN, RN, CSAC-s

Registered Nurse

Katilyn Schlesinger

Community Liaison

Anjail Haqq, MSW

Program Therapist

Soar to New Heights

Evidenced-Based Care

Our programs use evidence-based methods, so every therapy is grounded in research and best practices—with a focus on lasting results.

Accessible

Mental health care should be accessible to everyone. We remove barriers with flexible outpatient programs, insurance options, and a supportive staff that makes seeking help easier.

Individualized Treatment

No two journeys or experiences are the same, so we create personalized care plans based on each person’s needs and strengths

Supportive

Recovery is a journey, and you don’t have to take it alone. Our multi-disciplinary team provides compassionate support in a welcoming space, so you can heal at your own pace.

Innovation

We integrate the latest research, therapies, and technology to deliver forward-thinking care tailored to each patient’s evolving needs.

Compassionate

We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect—so you feel heard, valued, and supported on your path to lasting well-being.