CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
745 Route 206, Suite 103
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
PH 866.482.3876
M-F 11:00am to 7:00pm
PROGRAM FEATURES
Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
Virtual Programming
All Genders
Ages 10+
Virtual treatment available: CFD outpatient programs can also be accessed via online telehealth services.
Center for Discovery Bridgewater is an outpatient eating disorder facility that has been operating since April 2017 and treats patients of all ages and all genders. The Bridgewater, New Jersey, location offers intensive outpatient therapy (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs. We serve patients and families living in the counties of central New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and along our shore, providing easy access for clients from the surrounding areas. The outpatient center has ample parking and is easily accessible from Route 287 or Route 78. Treatment modalities we offer include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
In addition to receiving evidence-based therapies, patients all have the opportunity to put “joyful” back into movement through yoga and other activities. Discovery’s specialized binge eating disorder (BED) program, Path to Peace, is also offered at this location.
Insurances we accept include but are not limited to BCBS- Horizon, Cigna / Great West, HealthNet, MCCP (Medical Cost Containment Professionals, LLC) and UNICARE – Beacon HS. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
Bridgewater outpatient provides patients with mindful movement, expressive arts and social media therapy groups while also providing therapy for patients who have a history of trauma. Bridgewater outpatient provides theme days as a way to bring fun into the therapy program, which allows patients to practice self-expression in a positive environment. Upon successful completion of the outpatient program, each patient is presented with a celebratory ceremony.
MEET THE TEAM
Ariyel Whitehead, CDP
PROGRAM MANAGER
Katie Hawkins MS, RDN
LEAD REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Dr. Nicole Dorio, DO
PSYCHIATRIST
Cathy Lane
CLINICAL OUTREACH TERRITORY MANAGER - NORTHEAST
Kiersten Higgins, ED
DIET TECHNICIAN
Lesley Mcdonald, LCSW, CEDS-S, CCTP
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Sofia Madrid, MSW, LSW
PROGRAM THERAPISTHere’s What Patients Say After Completing Treatment*
- 97% can identify their triggers*
- 97% believe they can help themselves get better*
- 96% understand when to ask for help*
“Everyone here was caring and helpful. They cared for my daughter like she was their own.” -J.K., parent of CFD Bridgewater alumni
“CFD addressed my daughter’s needs during each step of recovery and treated her as an individual. Her treatment was tailored to her circumstances, and not a generic treatment based only on her eating disorder. I believe all clients at CFD were treated this way.” – D.K., parent of CFD Bridgewater alumni
*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Center for Discovery program in 2021 (between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS, N=2,644). Average treatment range 41.3 days for those who completed treatment (did not discharge to higher level of care, due to insurance, against treatment advice transfer or administratively).
Support Group
This location provides free online eating disorder support groups. Our online support groups vary. Find out more about how to join our free support groups.