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 passionate about working with disordered eating as this population has previously been underserved. Prior to becoming Program Director Jennifer served as Primary Therapist for Center for Discovery. She has worked as a psychotherapist in a multitude of settings in multiple states across the East coast. Programs include child, adolescent, and adult outpatient, intensive outpatient, on-line 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.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Ashley Hinds, RDN, LDN

Ashley graduated magna cum laude from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. She completed her dietetic internship in various settings throughout the state of Kentucky. Ashley is an active member of several professional organizations including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), and the Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group. Professionally, Ashley believes that nutrition is essential for wellness of both body and mind, and looks to provide adequate nutritional support and guidance for her clients. She is honored to be a part of the Center For Discovery family.

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Stacey Herdegen, BA

Stacey Herdegen graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Professionally, Stacey combines her experience in clinical research, cognitive testing, and extensive managerial work with her passion for mental health and well-being. Stacey manages daily operations in the Outpatient program, including: administrative duties, research, group sessions, and clinical documentation.

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Sarah Clode, RMHCI

Sarah graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While her passion for helping others lead her to become a therapist, her passion for travel and Spanish culture is what motivated her undergraduate Spanish minor. Continuing her education at Rollins College, she obtained her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in College and University Counseling. Sarah completed her clinical internship at the University of Central Florida Counseling and Psychological Services where she developed therapeutic expertise in working with both adults and adolescents with co-occurring disorders. Sarah is not only a Program Therapist at the Orlando Outpatient location, she also travels to all of Center for Discovery’s East Coast facilities to assist with any/all client and staff support.

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Ariana Guevara, LMHC

Originally from Massachusetts, Ariana studied Adult Clinical Psychology with a minor Women’s Studies in her undergraduate career. She explored her love for both psychology and the law by completing her internship at Roxbury District Court running a program to help women on probation build confidence and education through a women’s literature program. Wanting to expand her clinical knowledge, she moved to Orlando to complete her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. She completed her clinical internship within a state-funded women’s only inpatient substance abuse facility. Coming upon co-occurring eating disorders within her internship she then wanted to expand her knowledge within this field. Following her passion for helping others, she joined the Center for Discovery Outpatient team as a program therapist. Through joining the team she runs the SIR groups for not only Center for Discovery but the Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness as well.

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!

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.