Center for Discovery Del Mar San Diego

At Center for Discovery Del Mar San Diego, the work centers on eating disorders and the struggles that tend to travel with them. The program is built for women and non-binary young people between 16 and 26. Clinicians take a trauma-informed view, asking what may sit beneath the eating disorder rather than treating only the visible symptoms. This San Diego center offers residential rehab for women and non-binary young adults ages 16 to 26.

The clinical mix pairs evidence-based talk therapies with hands-on, experiential work. A client can expect individual counseling, group sessions, and family therapy woven through the week. Co-occurring anxiety, depression, and PTSD are addressed alongside the eating disorder. The broader aim is to help each person build a steadier, less fearful relationship with food and with their own body. The center combines evidence-based and experiential approaches in its residential program for young adults.

Programs at this San Diego rehab center

The primary level of care here is residential rehab, and most people stay roughly 30 days. This San Diego rehab center offers residential care with a usual 30-day program length for young women and non-binary clients. Therapies include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy plus acceptance and commitment therapy and art therapy. Family therapy and nutrition counseling round out the schedule, along with meditation and mindfulness practice.

After the residential phase, the center lists outpatient treatment as a step-down option. The center offers outpatient treatment as aftercare once residential care ends so clients can keep support as they return to daily routines. If you are weighing this program, then ask how the move to outpatient is planned and who coordinates it.

1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
2. Group Therapy
3. Individual Treatment
4. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
5. Evidence-Based
6. Art Therapy
7. 1-on-1 Counseling
8. Nutrition Counseling
9. Experiential
10. Meditation & Mindfulness

Whom this center is designed to serve

1. Women and non-binary young adults ages 16 to 26
2. People with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder
3. Those with co-occurring anxiety, depression, or PTSD
4. Individuals with codependency, stress, or trauma history
5. Clients who may also be dealing with substance use, including opioids or benzodiazepines

Environment and stay length in San Diego

The Del Mar residence is arranged to feel like home, with a pool, an outdoor lounge, and nature close by. Most clients stay around 30 days, and the center serves English-speaking clients. The Del Mar residence has a pool and outdoor lounge near the Pacific Ocean and is about 15 minutes from the beach. Rooms are air conditioned and can be private or shared, with shared bathrooms. Yoga is among the activities available.

1. Access to Nature
2. Pool
3. Outdoor Lounge

Paying for treatment in San Diego

This center accepts private insurance and also offers cash pay rates. The center takes private insurance and cash pay rates for residential care yet does not list Medicaid. If you plan to use insurance, verify coverage with the center by phone before committing. The helpline can help you learn what your plan might cover.

What to ask before admission

1. How much out of pocket would I pay for residential eating disorder treatment here, and would my insurance cover it?
2. What decides the 30-day length of stay, and can it be extended if needed?
3. What does aftercare planning look like, and how is outpatient treatment arranged?
4. How does the center handle co-occurring substance use, such as benzodiazepine withdrawal?
5. What does the day-to-day schedule look like and how much family involvement is expected?