LA JOLLA EATING DISORDER PROGRAM

Yvette Gough, MA, AMFT #89182

Yvette Gough is a primary therapist at Center For Discovery La Jolla Residential Treatment Center, treating adolescents, emerging adults, and families impacted by eating disorders, mental health and trauma. Yvette earned her Bachelor of Arts in Child Development at Chico State University, and her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University, San Diego, CA. Her clinical theory of practice is a client-centered approach within the framework of Narrative therapy and Attachment therapy, which provide clients with the opportunity to rewrite their life story, and to strengthen their relationships with loved ones and most importantly the relationship to themselves.

During her graduate studies, Yvette has previously worked in a school-based system working adolescent teens and their families for two years as a AMFT, providing psychotherapy to adolescents and families suffering from a variety of issues such as suicidality, eating disorders, low self-esteem, transitional hardships, trauma and significant loss. Yvette has experience working with a number of mental health issues such as dual diagnosis, mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, family and relationships problems, and crisis interventions. She has been an integral addition to Center for Discovery and enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team in order to provide clients and their families with the best continued care.

Dr. Christine Wood, MD, FAAP

Dr. Christine Wood is a pediatrician with a special interest in pediatric nutrition. Dr. Wood is the author of the book, How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It! and is in private practice at Coast Pediatrics Carmel Valley. She often consults with parents, children and teens in the practice on nutrition concerns ranging from picky eaters and overweight children to eating disorders in children, teens and young adults. She is a frequent speaker at medical conferences on nutritional issues for children, including dealing with overweight children, body image issues, eating disorders and the impact of environmental toxins on health. She graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and went on to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for her pediatric residency.

Dr. Timothy Liu, MD

Timothy Liu MD is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist. He graduated from the adult psychiatry residency at Yale University School of Medicine. He also completed fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Yale Child Study Center, as well as an internship at the Mayo Clinic. His clinical research on impulse-control disorders, problematic Internet use, and depression has appeared in numerous scholarly publications. He is a co-author of four psychiatric texts including the Encyclopedia of Behavioral Neuroscience (Cambridge University Press; 2010) and The Oxford Handbook of Impulse Control Disorders (Oxford University Press; 2009).

Dr. Liu enjoys working with families and children. He provides psychiatric assessment, comprehensive treatment planning, medication management, and psychotherapy. He received training in Parent Management Training and is most familiar with methods developed by Alan Kazdin Ph.D. and Russell Barkley Ph.D. During his fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center, he also underwent elective training in Habit Reversal Therapy for the treatment of tic disorders. In the past few years of practice, he has been devoting much of his time in helping parents and children communicate, and navigate through the excitement and confusion of teenage years.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Dr. Liu is trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. He is very interested in the cultural aspects of psychiatry, in particular, mental health awareness among immigrants of diverse cultural backgrounds. He was selected to be a Diversity Leadership Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 2009-2010. He continues to consult at community agencies that reach out to underserved minorities and give periodic health education seminars to the Chinese-speaking community.

Dr. Liu has been in practice in San Diego since 2011. In addition to clinical practice, he organizes a peer consultation group for the San Diego Psychiatric Society to support fellow psychiatrists in the area.

Dr. Liu is married with two young children. He is a humble parent who is learning to perfect his love for his children one day at a time.

Allie Eastmond

Allie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Utah Valley University. She has extensive experience teaching both in a classroom setting and as a physical education specialist. Allie has a passion for promoting gender equality, mental health, and body neutrality. She fully embraces Health At Every Size® (HAES) and Intuitive Eating philosophies. Allie originally joined the Center for Discovery team as an ED Technician and finds joy in assisting patients on their journey to recovery. In the future, she hopes to continue her education toward becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Outside of work, Allie is an avid reader, enjoys playing with her dog, and spending time with her family.

Hanna Koester

“Hannah received her Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition at San Diego State University. After earning her degree, she completed her dietetic internship through Sodexo Dietetic Internships with a concentration in Leadership. She has worked with adolescents and adults in mental health and eating disorders in both residential and outpatient settings since 2018, as both a Diet Technician and Dietetic Intern. She is passionate about helping individuals find freedom with food, their bodies, and their health by utilizing Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating principles, and the All Foods Fit approach.

Kaeli Modrzejewski

Kaeli is an associate professional clinical counselor at Center for Discovery La Jolla. While earning a master’s in clinical mental health counseling at Lamar University, Kaeli worked at a foster care agency which fueled her passion to do therapeutic work with children, adolescents and families. Kaeli uses a Rogerian, person-centered therapeutic approach and the belief that all people have the capacity for growth, healing and self-actualization. She believes that authenticity and vulnerability are key aspects to living lives we are proud of. Major components of therapeutic work with Kaeli include understanding family dynamics, evaluating attachment and boundaries, challenging negative self-talk and cognitive distortions and envisioning a future that instills hope. Above all else, Kaeli believes in providing a safe space through unconditional positive regard and empathy. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in outpatient, IOP and PHP settings, and has experience treating a variety of mental health conditions, including substance use, family conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders. Kaeli is thrilled to be a part of this cohesive and passionate team.

Catherine Goldsworthy

Catherine Goldsworthy is an Associate Therapist at Center for Discovery’s La Jolla residential facility where she treats adolescents, young adults, and families affected by eating disorders. Catherine earned her Bachelor in Child and Family Development and her Master in Social Work, both at San Diego State University. She is passionate about working with youth and adolescents; most recently having served as a school social worker, providing students with social-emotional learning curriculum to help clear obstacles to social and academic success and give students the tools they need to excel. Major components of Catherine’s work with her patients and their support systems include understanding the roots and functions of the eating disorder, family dynamics, challenging negative core beliefs or cognitive distortions, body image work, and approaching each case with a trauma-informed lens. She aims to foster a safe and therapeutical space through her rapport building, validation, and empathy. Catherine is grateful to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works together to meet each individual where they are at and provide effective care and support.