PALM BEACH OUTPATIENT EATING DISORDER PROGRAM

Jade Garneau-Fournier Ph.D., RDN (She/her/hers)

Dr. Jade Garneau-Fournier is a licensed clinical psychologist and registered dietitian/nutritionist. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University and her master’s in sports nutrition from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Over the past 10 years, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, inpatient, private practice and most recently, college counseling centers. She served as the eating disorders management team coordinator at the University of Central Florida for four years. She is dedicated to providing collaborative and culturally sensitive care to students with eating disorders and to raising awareness of eating disorders, weight stigma and Health At Every Size ®️ (HAES ®️) on college campuses. She is also passionate about working with individuals and couples presenting with relationship issues, trauma and gender identity concerns. She has supervised clinicians at various developmental levels in their process towards licensure and greatly enjoys supporting and empowering the next generation of clinicians.

Tasmina Shiekh, MD

Dr. Tasmina Sheikh is the psychiatrist at Center for Discovery in North Palm Beach treating both adolescents and adults, as well as their families, impacted by mental health, eating disorders, and substance abuse issues. Dr. Sheikh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She completed her residency in General Psychiatry at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at the Jackson Memorial Hospital in the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Sheikh brings 20 years of experience in psychiatric medicine through various distinguished institutions in both public and private clinical settings. She opened her private solo practice in 2003 and continues to proudly practice psychiatric medicine in Jupiter, Florida.

Amanda Casteel, RD

Amanda is a registered and licensed dietitian. She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming and completed her dietetic internship in Wyoming through a distance program at Meredith College. Amanda has worked with eating disorders in all levels of care including residential through outpatient. Amanda’s passion for treating eating disorders manifested when she was treating patients at the inpatient level for the medical complications of eating disorders. Amanda wanted to treat the root of these issues, which led her to seek out a position that helps those in need. Amanda’s nutrition philosophies include Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size® and All Foods Fit. Amanda is dedicated to helping people make peace with all foods and rediscover the joy within eating.

Ashley Kaufman, M.A., RMHCI

Ashley joined Center for Discovery in April 2020. Ashley earned her master’s in clinical mental health counseling at Lynn University. She has also completed level III training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2015. Her therapy approach is to provide a safe space where her patients can foster an honest and collaborative therapeutic relationship to promote healing and pursue balanced wellness. During her master’s degree, Ashley trained and worked with all genders who struggled with substance use and co-occurring disorders. She has a sincere commitment to helping others by providing services to adults and adolescents wrestling with eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation. Ashley has experience working in a residential, partial hospital, intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care.

Ashley is continually pursuing personal growth through self-study, conferences and educational literature. She is currently a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Counselor Education and Supervision, Southern Florida Counseling Association (SACES), and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp). She wants her patients to understand this, in the words of Brené Brown: “We do not have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.”

Erica Waldron, MS, LMHC

Erica Waldron joined Center for Discovery in early 2019 as the Assistant Program Director and in May 2020 became the Program Director.  She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of counseling and Eating Disorder experience.  Throughout her life, Erica has been passionate about helping others and feels fortunate enough to have made a career out of it 

Erica received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut and graduated with her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University.  While at PBAU Erica counseled undergraduate students at the university’s counseling center.  During her Master’s Degree, Erica also trained and worked with women who struggled with various Eating Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders.  She has extensive experience working with male and female adults and adolescents, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety disorders. Depression, co-dependency, addictions, trauma, and eating disorders.

Erica is currently on the Board of Directors for The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.  She strives to create a comfortable, secure, judgement free space where patients can share, gain a new understanding of themselves, and find balance that is missing in their lives.  She encourages her patients to plant themselves where they want to bloom.  

Rachel Young, MSW

Rachel received her master’s degree in social work (MSW) from Fordham University. She is currently a registered clinical social work intern in the state of Florida working towards independent licensure. Rachel has experience in connecting clients with the appropriate treatments and services to best serve their mental health and help pave the pathway for a successful future. She often works from a mindfulness standpoint, as she has a certain affinity and passion for dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her son, meditating, surfing and hot yoga.

Diana DeFabio, MA, LMHC, LMFT, NCC

Diana is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida. She graduated with her Master of Arts degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication and family studies from Towson University in Maryland. Diana has a variety of clinical experience in assessment and psychotherapy and has worked with individuals and families throughout the lifespan. As a relational-based therapist, she believes it is imperative to take into consideration all aspects of an individual’s life and how it has played a role in the identification and treatment of their eating disorder. It is Diana’s goal as the clinical intake coordinator for Center for Discovery to provide a compassionate, welcoming and safe space for individuals and their families on their journey of healing and recovery.

Paije Nobles, MS, RDN, LD/N

Paije is a registered dietitian who received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics degree from Arizona State University and her Master of Science in Nutrition degree at Auburn University. After receiving her bachelor’s, she worked for WIC providing nutritional education and support to children and families. At the same time, Paije worked part-time at Mayo Clinic until transitioning into a full-time position. While at Mayo Clinic, she provided medical nutrition therapy to a diverse population and worked closely with medical professionals. Once she entered her dietetic internship, she had the opportunity to do a rotation with Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders. That is when her passion for working in the mental health field grew. Paije currently works with adolescents and adults, treating patients at the partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care. She is an active member of iaedp . Paije follows an All Foods Fit ® approach to reduce the shame and guilt from the good food/bad food mentality. Her goal is to help her patients improve their relationship with food and provide them a safe place where they can be themselves.

Patricia Perez Asuaje, MS, RDN, LD

Patricia is a registered dietitian/nutritionist who earned both her BS in nutrition science and her MS in health sciences, nutrition and dietetics from Georgia State University. Patricia has a very international background, from living in France to working in Malawi and more. Her international exposure has helped her experience and understand the impact that culture plays on eating habits and one’s relationship with food. Patricia has also conducted nutrition research, particularly focused on the connection between somatics, emotions and the development of eating behaviors. Patricia has served as a speaker at health fairs and individual and corporate wellness events to promote a nourishing relationship with food and holistic well-being, especially in the Hispanic community in the US, Spain and Latin America. Patricia’s philosophy includes All Foods Fit ®, Intuitive Eating, mindful eating and honoring the impact of emotions on eating behaviors. Patricia’s passion is to help her patients have a flexible relationship with food that supports an enjoyable and nourishing lifestyle. Her goal is to guide her patients to live in balance with their bodies, minds, souls and communities.