CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
4281 Katella Avenue, Suite 131
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
PH 866.482.3876
M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
PROGRAM FEATURES
Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
Virtual Programming
All Genders
Adolescents 10-18
Virtual treatment available: CFD outpatient programs can also be accessed via online telehealth services.
Center for Discovery Los Alamitos outpatient eating disorder treatment center is located in Orange County, California, and treats patients of all genders and adolescents age 10-18 since its inception in 2013. This outpatient facility is in close proximity to Disneyland and within minutes from the 405 and 91 freeways and serves the entire Orange County and Los Angeles community. 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. This treatment center emphasizes a body positive approach and Health at Every Size® (HAES®).
Insurances we accept include but are not limited to Aetna/Shaller Anderson/GHC/First Health/Auto/WorkersComp, Cigna/ Great West, Humana (Life Sync), Kaiser (So Cal) and OPTUM BH (PBH, UHC, UBH). Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
The eating disorder outpatient team is highly trained in eating disorders, including certifications in eating disorder treatment and abundant experience with high acuity patients. Many of the staff members are trained in trauma therapy, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). This eating disorder treatment facility strongly supports family involvement in the treatment process and holds family nights as a way to involve loved ones to enhance the involvement of the patients Patients’ artwork is displayed all round the facility.
*Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Sheena Malik, M.D.
PHYSICIAN
Michael Louie, DO
PSYCHIATRIST
Amanda Contreras, B.S.
DIET TECH
Luz Rivera Duarte, B.A, M.Ed.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lisa Fowler
Registered Dietitcian
Arturo Mendiola, Jr.
MA, AMFT
Brittany Hitt, ACSW
PRIMARY THERAPIST
Alyssa Gonzalez, BA
UR Care Coordinator
Tiffany Nguyen
DIET TECHNICIANHere’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*
“This program was the best thing we could have asked for our daughter. It provided guidance, information, counseling and treatment that has taken her into a new world. We are grateful to all the staff at Center for Discovery for their compassion and expertise.”- Deborah M., parent of CFD Los Alamitos alumni
“Our experience at Center for Discovery was top notch. We are incredibly grateful to them for not only their professionalism, but their knowledge as well as compassion for our daughter and family.” – Sarah S., parent of CFD 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.