DEL MAR EATING DISORDER PROGRAM

Jenna Cochrane

Jenna is the lead technician at Center for Discovery’s Del Mar residential treatment facility. She received her bachelor’s degree in human services from Western Washington University. She has experience working with adults with disabilities at a supportive employment agency as well as shadowing an IOP program for severe mental illness and substance abuse. Jenna spent the first year of her employment with Center for Discovery working as a full-time counselor. She thoroughly enjoyed working directly with patients and being able to support them in their recovery process. She took the opportunity to move into the milieu manager position in order to help create a smooth-flowing day-to-day schedule for the patients as well as to make adjustments to improve the overall functioning of the program. Jenna is passionate about providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for patients. She truly believes in a patient-centered approach and that everyone’s recovery process is unique.

Courtney Valero

Courtney is a primary therapist at Center for Discovery’s Del Mar residential treatment facility. She earned her master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Villanova University in Pennsylvania and has a background in special education and applied behavior analysis. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in outpatient settings and in schools struggling with addictions, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.

Courtney originally joined the CFD team as a full-time counselor and quickly grew to love the treatment model offered here before being promoted to primary therapist. Courtney is passionate about mental health and seeing clients progress in their recovery journeys. She holds the belief that patients heal best when they feel valued and strives to show unconditional kindness and empathy to everyone she works with. When she’s not working, Courtney loves to travel or spend time with her dog.

Arianna Escobar, APCC

Arianna is an associate therapist at Center for Discovery’s Del Mar residential treatment facility. She received her BA in psychology from San Diego State University and her MS in multicultural community counseling and social justice education. As a registered associate professional clinical counselor (APCC), Arianna has worked with diverse populations including young adults, adolescents, system-involved youth and families. Her clinical experience includes helping patients manage depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders and eating disorders. In addition to utilizing an eclectic therapeutic model, Arianna has experience integrating CBT, DBT and EFT interventions to empower her patients and meet their therapeutic needs in a variety of therapeutic settings such as group homes, residential treatment centers, private practice and schools. Arianna’s commitment to addressing cultural factors, social injustices, systemic issues and familial dynamics has influenced her therapeutic work. She is passionate about strengthening patients’ relationships with themselves and increasing their sense of compassion in order to live a more fulfilling life.