About Center for Discovery Woodland Hills
Center for Discovery Woodland Hills is a specialized eating disorder and mental health treatment center in Woodland Hills, California offering structured outpatient care for people of all genders ages 10 and older.
The program provides partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and virtual treatment options.
With an evidence based, non 12 step and weight inclusive approach, the center supports lasting recovery from eating disorders and co-occurring concerns.
Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
Care at this location centers on the partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program, with virtual outpatient treatment available through telehealth.
Residential treatment is not offered here, making this a flexible, nonresidential resource for adolescents, adults and college students.
Clients can expect individual and group therapy, family therapy and nutrition counseling delivered through modalities like CBT, DBT and ERP, EMDR and yoga therapy.
The CARE-CFD dietary model and specialized Path to Peace program for binge eating disorder emphasize trauma informed, weight neutral care alongside relapse prevention and alumni support.
Quick Facts
- Location: Warner Center, Woodland Hills just off the 101 Freeway near several universities
- Levels of care: PHP, IOP and virtual/telehealth outpatient treatment
- Who they treat: All genders ages 10 and older, including teens, adults and college students
- Approach: Evidence based, non 12 step, trauma informed and weight inclusive care
- Conditions: Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID and co-occurring anxiety, depression and trauma
- Payment options: In network with major insurers, out of network benefits and major credit cards
- Aftercare: Alumni events and app based support following treatment
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Clinical Services
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
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Yoga Studio
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Emma Conners, MPH
Executive Director
David Johnson, LPC
Associate Therapist
Elizabeth Palomares-Michael, ACSW
Associate Therapist
Amy Contreras
ED Diet Technician
Caroline Stevenson
ED Technician
Adrian Rubalcava
Diet Technician
Nicole Branch, RD
Lead Dietitian
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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Contact Information
21650 Oxnard Street
Suite 2375
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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