
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
27708 Jefferson Ave., Ste 101
Temecula CA 92590
PH 866.482.3876
M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
PROGRAM FEATURES
Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
All Genders
Ages 10+
Virtual treatment available: CFD outpatient programs can also be accessed via online telehealth services.
Center for Discovery Temecula is an outpatient eating disorder treatment center for patients of all genders and all ages. The Temecula IOP/PHP treatment facility serves all of Southern California. It opened in November 2019 and is located near the 15 Freeway and the 79 Freeway. 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, patients all have the opportunity to put “joyful” back into movement through yoga and other activities. Discovery’s specialized binge eating disorder (BED) program, Path to Peace, is also offered at this location.
Insurances we accept include but are not limited to Cigna/ Great West, Health Net, Humana (Life Sync), Multi-Plan and TriCare Military Region WEST MHN/HealthNet. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
The eating disorder outpatient team is highly trained in eating disorders, including certifications in eating disorder treatment and abundant experience with high acuity patients. Many of the staff members are trained in trauma therapy, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). This eating disorder treatment facility strongly supports family involvement in the treatment process and holds family nights as a way to involve loved ones to enhance the involvement of the patients.
MEET THE TEAM

Paris Russo
DIETARY TECHNICIAN
Brittany Michelle Malear (she/her)
Dietetic Technician
Nicole Shinefield
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Kaydeese Washington (she/her)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sophia Mitzel (she/her)
DIET TECHNICIAN
Bronson Ouellette
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Cindy Payne, MS, APCC
CLINICAL DIRECTORHere’s What Patients Say After Completing Treatment*
- 97% can identify their triggers*
- 97% believe they can help themselves get better*
- 96% understand when to ask for help*
“The staff and treatment team for Center of Discovery in Temecula are the absolute kindest and most loving people I have ever met. I am alive today because of the love and care that the staff and treatment team have given me.” – Briana R., former patient at CFD Temecula
“I have felt so welcomed, loved and cared about during my time here at Center for Discovery Temecula.” – former patient at CFD Temecula
*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Center for Discovery program in 2021 (between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS, N=2,644). Average treatment range 41.3 days for those who completed treatment (did not discharge to higher level of care, due to insurance, against treatment advice transfer or administratively).
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.