PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Jennifer Hounshell, LMFT, QS

Jennifer graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also the Program Director of Center For Discovery’s eating disorder treatment facility. Her passion is to help those in need and to do so in the most effective person centered way. She has worked as a psychotherapist in a multitude of settings across many states on the East coast. Programs include child, adolescent, and adult outpatient, intensive outpatient, telehealth therapy, substance abuse, and rehabilitation for pre-release felons.

Jennifer uses a combination of Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, and Emotional and Behavior modification. She has dedicated herself to providing effective individual, family, and group therapy to best meet the needs of each client and their support system.

On a personal note, Jennifer is an artist by trade and often implements creativity into her treatment. She enjoys being an athlete and spending her free time with her spouse and two beautiful daughters.

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Stacey Herdegen, BA

Stacey Herdegen graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. As Assistant Program Director of Center for Discovery and Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program, Stacey combines her experience in clinical research, cognitive testing, and extensive managerial work with her passion for mental health and wellness. 

Stacey manages daily operations in the PHP/IOP programs, including: administrative duties, research, group sessions, clinical documentation, team development, and working closely with clients and families from admission throughout course of treatment.

Currently pursuing her Master’s degree at the University of Central Florida, Stacey is dedicated to furthering her education to become a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, where she will continue to grow and develop her clinical role.

On a personal note, Stacey’s lifelong passion for working with horses has inspired her to further advance her knowledge of/training in Equine Therapy by actively pursuing certification as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning.

MILIEU MANAGER

Brittany Davis, RMHCI

Brittany graduated from New York University with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness. Prior to working with Center for Discovery, Brittany worked with adults struggling with severe and persistent mental illness in a underserved area of Brooklyn. Brittany primarily utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy, in combination with CBT and DBT, to help individuals in recognizing their inner strength and most authentic self.

PRIMARY THERAPIST

Andrea Piazza, RMHCI

Andrea Piazza graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is passionate about working with the previously underserved community of individuals with disordered eating. Prior to becoming a counselor with Center for Discovery Andrea served as a substance use counselor and therapeutic movement practitioner for individuals with special needs. She has worked at a psychotherapist in a multitude of settings throughout the Central Florida area. Programs include child, adolescent, and adult outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential substance use, and individuals with special needs.

Andrea uses a combination of trauma informed therapeutic approaches including client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and therapeutic movement techniques. She has dedicated herself to providing effective individual, family, and group therapy to meet the needs of individuals and their support systems.

On a personal note, Andrea is a dancer by trade and often implements creativity into her work with clients. She enjoys being a movement artist, academic research, writing and spending time with her family.

COUNSELOR III

Stan Bogard

Stan graduated from San Diego State University with a Master of Science in marriage Family Therapy. He has nine years of experience treating clients and his specialty is working with children, adolescents, and their families. Prior to working with the Center for Discovery Orlando outpatient team, Stan worked at the Center for Discovery Residential Treatment Center (RTC) providing group and meal therapy for clients. In addition to his experience working within the field of eating disorders, Stan has been the lead therapist at a general psychiatric hospital and has experience working in the substance abuse field as well. He is skilled in working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family therapy contexts.  He has clinical expertise in the fields domestic violence, crisis intervention, anger management, juvenile justice involvement and cultural issues. His areas of interest include clients dealing with life transitions and adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and personal growth.

Stan utilizes a motivational and person-centered approach, focusing on the individualized needs and strengths of the client.  Stan assists each client by working to increase their insight and helping them to learn the necessary skills to manage symptoms and stressors in an effective manner. He believes in the strengths of each and every client he works with!

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Ashley Hinds, RDN, LDN, CEDRD

Ashley Hinds specializes in eating disorders and behavioral health nutrition. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD). Ashley is an active member of professional organizations including National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP). Ashley historically served on the board for the Orlando Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (OAND) as the Community and National Nutrition Month Chair. Ashley has extensive experience in behavioral health nutrition which includes training in all eating disorder diagnoses, mental health nutrition, pediatric nutrition with behavioral complications of autism and picky eating, ARFID, OCD’s impact on food ritual and restriction, and substance abuse. She completed her internship through the University of Kentucky. In doing so she completed her internship in a hospital setting, diabetes outpatient clinic, nutrition counseling on a college campus, general health and wellness promotion, and pediatric nutrition. Ashley believes it’s possible to find joy in nourishment of mind, body, and soul.

CLINICAL OUTREACH AND STAFF RECRUITMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Sara Dreier

Sara specializes in Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, and Business Development. Sara is actively involved with the recovery community. This has led her to public speaking, educating healthcare professionals, facilitating support groups, as well as fundraising and advocacy for prevention and improved access to treatment in the Central Florida Community and beyond.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Jessie Pincombe, RDN, LDN

Jessie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Florida. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics from Ashland University in 2017 and completed her postgraduate internship through Daemen College. During her dietetic internship, Jessie worked with the eating disorder community at the residential and outpatient levels where she discovered her passion of helping people become confident with their food choices and their bodies. Before working with the Center for Discovery outpatient team, Jessie also worked at Center for Discovery’s RTC in Montverde, FL as a diet tech and counselor. Here she gained experience engaging with adolescent clients and assisted the facility’s dietitian in educating clients about menu planning, nutrition science, intuitive eating, as well supporting clients during exposure response prevention (ERP) meals. Jessie is honored to be a part of this awesome team.

PRIMARY THERAPIST

Haley Felder

Haley graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In her role at Center for Discovery, Haley strives to collaborate with her clients to identify, as well as meet, their goals for recovery while inspiring independence and self-confidence in their daily lives. In her clinical practice, she has worked extensively with young adult clients, however, she has a passion for helping people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations in achieving emotional wellness. Prior to working at Center for Discovery, Haley completed her clinical internship at Rollins College’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) center. There, she gained experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, eating disorders, and other co-occurring disorders. In addition, she has facilitated numerous crisis counseling appointments and has training in psychological first aid and other trauma-informed interventions. In addition, Haley has co-facilitated weekly substance-use education groups and volunteered at trauma-resolution programs for adolescents.

On a personal note, Haley enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She likes to participate in sports as well as try new activities and restaurants in the Orlando area.