Center for Discovery Montverde is a high level of care eating disorder treatment facility that offers residential treatment and partial hospitalization to patients of all genders from 9 to 17 years of age. This location opened in January 2016. It is 40 minutes west of Orlando, in a serene location near the Florida Turnpike. This eight-bed estate offers individualized care for every patient. 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, patient have the opportunity to put “joy” back into movement through yoga, table tennis, Corn Hole and other activities.
Insurances accepted include, but are not limited to, Aetna/Shaller Anderson/GHC, BCBS – FL New Directions, HealthNet, TriCare East – Humana, and UNICARE – Beacon HS. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
Center for Discovery Montverde is gender-inclusive and treats all adolescents regardless of their gender identification or sexual orientation. Our facility includes bilingual clinicians and floor staff to aide in the recovery of those individual’s and their families in which English is not their primary language. The clinical staff is composed of certified eating disorder specialists, Health at Every Size® (HAES®)-informed clinicians, and professionals trained in various trauma focused therapies such as and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and traumatic incident reduction (TIR), family therapy, dietary consultations, DBT skills groups, expressive art groups, as well as groups focused on healing from trauma, family dynamics, and positive psychology/acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). All are routine therapy approaches during each patient’s stay. Additionally, we provide a minimum of 20 hours of school time per week, supervised by a Florida-certified teacher with 20+ years of experience in the classroom working with children and adolescents of all ages.
This center also offers a monthly family day where loved ones can visit and take part in treatment. This day is also extended to members of the community, including alumni and outpatient providers who would like to continue their understanding of eating disorders. The clinicians at Center for Discovery Montverde are actively involved in the community, including IAEDP meetings, NEDA and Alliance walks, and provide regular outreach trainings to local schools, outpatient providers, hospitals and mental health organizations.
*Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
14915 Fosgate Road
Montverde, FL 34756
PH 866.482.3876
Hours 24/7
PROGRAM FEATURES
Residential Treatment
Partial Hospitalization Treatment
All Genders
Ages 9-17
MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Celine Passeri, Psy.D.

Marissa Jones, MS, MHCA, LMHC, CEDS

Laurie Harden, MD

Sara Dreier

Pamela Dove, MHA

Caroline Dorr

Luis Ramirez

Kate Albarella

Brooke Cockson, RDN/LDN

Savitri Awadh, RN MSN

Lindsey McNeil, BA

Jessica Oliver, LCSW
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: Online telehealth is offered for intensive outpatient treatment as an option to patients living in California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas.
In-person intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization is also offered at this location. 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.