PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Stacy Korfist, LMFT, CEDS-S

Stacy Korfist, LMFT, CEDS-S has worked in the behavioral health field for the past 25 years and is passionate about integrating wellness, experiential and neurobiology approaches within treatment. Her specialties include trauma & betrayal trauma, eating disorders, intimacy/attachment disruption, sex/love addiction and rhythm-based recovery. In addition, she has specialized training on ADHD, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and working with survivors of narcissistic abuse.

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola Marymount University.

Stacy has widespread experience as Administrator, Consultant and Clinical Supervisor at a variety of treatment centers and levels of care. In 1999, Stacy was a founding team member at Center for Discovery’s first residential eating disorder program. She was Lead Therapist at The Masters & Johnson Institute for Trauma and Dissociative Disorders in the mid 1990’s.

Subsequently, Stacy has served at five eating disorder programs and numerous substance abuse/mental health treatment centers. Currently she is Supervisor to therapists pursuing their eating disorder (CEDS) and sex addiction (CSAT) certifications.

She is a lifelong learner and utilizes Brené Brown’s ground-breaking research on shame resilience in her practice and trained for three years in Texas with the first Daring Way™ cohort.

Stacy is thrilled to return to her roots at Center for Discovery as Program Director at RPV.

Program Therapist

Lauren Barker, AMFT

Lauren Barker is an Associate Marital and Family Therapist, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at UCLA and a Master of Science at California State University, Dominguez Hills in Marital and Family Therapy. Lauren completed her MFT training working with victims and families of domestic violence, as well as at-risk youth in both a residential and outpatient setting. Post-graduation, Lauren continued her therapeutic work at Center for Discovery South Bay Outpatient and Rancho Palos Verdes Residential Treatment Center for adults with eating disorders. With a client-centered, non-judgmental approach, Lauren works to foster empowerment and wellbeing to clients.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Sasha Millice, MS, RDN, LD

Sasha Millice is the Registered Dietitian at Center for Discovery, Rancho Palos Verde Residential Eating Disorder Program. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia in Food, Nutrition, and Health and her master’s degree in Nutritional Science from California State University, Los Angeles. During her graduate studies, Sasha’s research focused on exploring how weight and socioeconomic status impacted the recognition and treatment of eating disorders. She completed her dietetic internship at the University of Houston and is currently pursuing her Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian certification.

Throughout her education and career, Sasha has gained experience at all levels of care for eating disorder treatment. She approaches nutrition therapy with compassion, meeting clients where they are at, for individualized care throughout every stage of recovery. Sasha uses intuitive eating and Health at Every Size principles to help clients find a more peaceful way to relate to food, which includes nourishment and satisfaction.

MILIEU MANAGER

Marlene Correa

Marlene Correa is Milieu Manager at Center for Discovery, Rancho Palos Verdes Residential Eating Disorder Program.  She attended Cal State Dominguez Hills and received her BA in Human Resource management. Marlene has begun her journey with Center for Discovery and has found much passion for working with adults with eating disorders. She has performed managerial duties in different establishments, which has broadened her understanding and capabilities in maintaining a suitable working environment. As Milieu Manager, Marlene’s primary objective is to support individuals in their recovery by facilitating a smooth flow of activity in the house.

PHYSICIAN

Sheena Malik, MD

Sheena Malik M.D. is a board certified Family Medicine Physician. She completed residency training at Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center and served as chief resident during her final year of training. She has published scientific papers, and has been awarded for her clinical research. Dr. Malik believes that communication is a key part of medicine; she enjoys building long lasting relationships with each of her patients and getting to know them. Dr. Malik is an advocate for her patients’ health.

NURSE ADMINISTRATOR

Jaci Williams, RN

Jaci completed her Bachelor of Science degree and Public Health Nurse certification at California State University, Los Angeles.  She has over 14 years of nursing experience in many different specialties.  Education has been one of many roles in her professional career, as she has been a nursing clinical instructor at Santa Monica College.  Jaci is also a certified life coach, mainly working with and supporting adult women with mindset and lifestyle transformation which she believes is her true purpose, passion and calling. Jaci’s client care focus is authentic, compassionate and motivating.  Jaci is continually pursuing personal and professional growth and strongly believes that whatever the mind can perceive, you can achieve.