CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
8588 Katy Freeway
Suite 440
Houston, TX 77024
PH 800.760.3934
M-F 12:00pm to 7:00pm
PROGRAM FEATURES
Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
All Genders
Ages 10+
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Adolescent PHP: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Adolescent IOP: 8 – 11 a.m. or 12 – 3:30pm
Adult PHP: 12 – 7 p.m.
Adult IOP: 12 – 3 p.m. or 4 – 7 p.m.
Since 2015, Center for Discovery Houston outpatient eating disorder center has treated patients of all genders and all ages who are struggling with eating disorders. This program includes partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatments, which are day treatments designed to teach patients coping skills, help them build a healthy relationship with food, and help them establish a strong support system with their family and friends. Outpatient eating disorder treatment also focuses on providing therapy to the family in order to help them fully understand the underlying triggers and social stigmas associated with eating disorder so they can develop the skills to help their loved one through recovery. Center for Discovery Houston has trained staff that provide dialectal behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and art therapy with an individualized approach that focuses on the patient as a whole. In addition, we provide a specialized binge eating disorder program called Path to Peace.
Dietary Program: Handling Eating Disorder Treatment with CARE
Healing, growth and a positive relationship with food is possible with the Center for Discovery Dietary Program. Our approach the CARE-CFD Model, which stands for “consistent attuned relational eating.” This means patients have the steadiness of a dietary plan that is adaptable to what’s happening in their life. The CARE-CFD Model embraces: trauma-focused nutrition therapy; collaboration between patients and the care team; responsiveness to the whole body, including being in tune with the nervous system; and weight inclusivity.
Insurances Accepted at CFD Houston
Insurances we accept include but are not limited to Humana, HealthNet, Blue Cross Blue Sheild (BCBS), Cigna and Unicare. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
More about CFD Houston
This location is conveniently located off Interstate 10, just nine miles from downtown Houston with easy access to the 610, 290 and 8 freeways, and is in close proximity to the University of Houston, NRG Stadium and local parks.
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Sonal Rana, MD
PSYCHIATRIST
Jon Carapezza LCDC-I
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Vanessa Green LPC, NCC
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Corey Helfand, LPC
ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Dana Blanchard MPH, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
Alex Malik
Group FacilitatorHere’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*
“It was an amazing learning experience and every staff member went above and beyond to help me recover.” – M.N., former patient at CFD Houston
“With time, I am fully recovered from my bulimia disorder. Thanks to CFD, I’m free.” – M.C., former patient at CFD Houston
“CFD was just what I needed. I would recommend the staff and program in Houston to anyone else who might be struggling with an eating disorder.” – C.B., former patient at CFD Houston
*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.