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 all ages 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. Discovery’s specialized binge eating disorder (BED) program, Path to Peace, is also offered at this location. 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.
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
Ages 10+
MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Sheena Malik, M.D.

Michael Louie, DO

Amanda Contreras, B.S.

Luz Rivera Duarte, B.A, M.Ed.

Fatima Coley

Lisa Fowler

Arturo Mendiola, Jr.

Brittany Hitt, ACSW

Alyssa Gonzalez, BA
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.
COVID-19 Update: In-person intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization are offered at this location as well as virtual online telehealth programming. 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.