Facility overview

Facility Summary:

Center for Discovery Del Mar is a higher level of care eating disorder treatment center located in San Diego, California that treats adult female and non-binary (regardless of sex assigned at birth) patients in the Southern California area, including greater San Diego as well as south Orange County. Since opening, Center for Discovery Del Mar has been a leader in the community by partnering with local schools on various educational awareness initiatives and having a presence in the local community. Treatment modalities we offer include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Healing, growth and a positive relationship with food is possible with the Center for Discovery Dietary Program. Our approach the CARE-CFD Model, which stands for “consistent attuned relational eating.” This means patients have the steadiness of a dietary plan that is adaptable to what’s happening in their life. The CARE-CFD Model embraces: trauma-focused nutrition therapy; collaboration between patients and the care team; responsiveness to the whole body, including being in tune with the nervous system; and weight inclusivity. In addition to receiving evidence-based therapies, patients all have the opportunity to put “joyful” back into movement through yoga and other activities such as art therapy, mindfulness and experiential groups.

Conditions treated

• Eating Disorder
• Co-Occurring Disorders

Treatment methods

• Trauma-Informed Care
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Evidence Based Treatment

Insurance accepted

• Anthem
• HealthNet
• Cigna
• Optum