Center for Discovery Del Mar is a higher level of care eating disorder treatment center located in San Diego, California that treats adult female and non-binary (regardless of sex assigned at birth) patients in the Southern California area, including greater San Diego as well as south Orange County. Since opening in 2004, Center for Discovery Del Mar has been a leader in the community leader by participating in NEDA walks, having a presence in the local community and partnering with local schools on various educational and awareness initiatives. 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.
Insurances we accept include but are not limited to Anthem BC, HMC, HealthNet, Cigna and UNICARE. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
Other therapy approaches include equine therapy, yoga therapy, mindfulness, art therapy and experiential groups.
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
4421 Carmel Valley Road
San Diego, CA 92130
PH 866.482.3876
Hours 24/7
PROGRAM FEATURES
Residential Treatment
Female Identifying
Non-Binary
Ages 18+
MEET THE TEAM

Jenna Cochrane

Courtney Valero

Arianna Escobar, APCC
Here’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*
“Center for Discovery has been amazing and completely life-changing. I can’t thank everyone enough.” – Bennisha J., former patient at CFD Del Mar
“By far, this facility has the most human-to-human approach. They don’t see me as a patient with an eating disorder, but as a human who wants to heal. They build you through it with compassion and empathy.” – Megan S., former patient at CFD Del Mar
“The Center for Discovery saved my life, my marriage and my family. I have a second chance at life because of CFD.” – Shea W., former patient at CFD Del Mar
*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 in person eating disorder support groups on Thursdays 7:00PM. We also have a handful of free online support groups. Find out more about how to join our free support groups.
COVID-19 Update: Online telehealth is offered for intensive outpatient treatment as an option to patients living in California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas.
In-person intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization is also offered at this location. Residential treatment continues to be offered at our residential facilities for individuals in need of a higher level of care. Learn about all that we are doing to protect the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff.