PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Bianca Konstantinidis, MS, LMFT, CEDS

Bianca Konstantinidis is a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist who works as an eating disorder therapist with adolescents in the residential treatment program at Center For Discovery since 2012. She earned her Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Whittier College, and her master’s degree (MA) in Marital and Family Therapy from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Bianca’s passion for assisting in the recovery process is present in her work and leadership. Bianca has given presentations on approaches as well as education on cultural issues that may arise in treatment. Bianca is driven by the inner strength, determination, and potential for growth that becomes evident in her clients and their family as they navigate their recovery journey.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Vani Murthy, RDN

Vani Murthy graduated with a Bachelor’s in Finance and International Business from Michigan State University. She went on to work as an Investment Management Consultant in Chicago for 3 years until she decided to quit to pursue her lifelong interests in health and nutrition. After earning her Master’s in Public Health and Registered Dietitian License from the University of Michigan, she made the cross country journey to settle in Southern California. Here she found a home at the Center for Discovery, where she works with adults and adolescents to help improve their relationships with food through personalized nutrition counseling, education, modeling and support. Outside of work she enjoys cooking her way through cookbooks, exploring California, and of course, continuing her own nutrition education.

PSYCHIATRIST

Dr. Priti Sahgal, MD

Dr. Priti Sahgal earned her Bachelor of Science from Osmania University in the city of Hyderabad, India and her Medicinae Doctor from JJM Medical College’s Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in the city of Davangere, India. Dr. Sahgal completed her Residency and Fellowship at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, and has been a part of the Center for Discovery family for four years.

Dr. Sahgal specializes in the treatment of trauma, mood disorders, attention-deficit disorders, and eating disorders in both adolescents and adults. She enjoys the challenge of eating disorder treatment due to the complex play of family dynamics, medical complications, and individual needs in each case. Due to this complexity, Dr. Sahgal prefers to treat eating disordered clients through Center for Discovery’s comprehensive treatment team approach in order to meet their needs more effectively than is possible in the pure outpatient setting.

FACILITY COORDINATOR

Kelley Kingsley, B.A.

Kelley Kingsley earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communication Studies from California State University, Channel Islands in 2016. She is a previous behavior therapist working with adolescents, teens and adults on the Autism spectrum.

Kelley has a passion for behavioral health and believes all behaviors can be reshaped to be functional in everyday life. She strives to break the stigma of mental illness and disorders by supporting clients in discovering their identity outside of a diagnosis. Kelley has compassion for clients and their families that are struggling with mental health. She finds tranquility in the mountains and at the beach. She loves to snowboard, boogie-board and when the weather is poor, thrift shop and listen to good music! Kelley has dreams to pursue higher education by obtaining her Master’s in Clinical Psychology.

PRIMARY THERAPIST

Angela Florio, LCSW

Angela Florio earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Trauma and Violence Studies and Alternative Forms of Therapy from New York University, and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University. During graduate school she interned at the Queen’s Family Court and Brooklyn District Attorney’s office, providing support for youth and families involved in the criminal justice system. Since graduating Angela has worked primarily with survivors of trauma in a variety of settings; such as in-home family therapy, an outpatient AIDS clinic, and a shelter for trafficked women in Peru. Angela was drawn to work with individuals struggling with eating disorders as she found that most of her clients, regardless of background, were attempting to repair a disconnect between mind and body. She began working with Center For Discovery in 2017 as a floater therapist for residential treatment facilities. She is excited to continue working with Center For Discovery, assisting clients to heal and develop safe relationships with their bodies, and to grow in their recovery.

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Samantha Bothwell, AMFT

Samantha Bothwell earned her Master’s of Art in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University. After graduation, Samantha worked with children and adult survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Samantha is passionate about working with people to create a life that reflects their true self. Samantha is excited to continue her career with Center for Discovery, helping clients make peace with food and ultimately with themselves. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys painting, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.