Our treatment center in North Palm Beach offers day treatment programs providing partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels of care, Monday through Friday. We support adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17 (in-person PHP and IOP) and adults age 18 and older (virtual IOP) of all genders who are struggling with various mental health concerns. Here, patients benefit from one-on-one therapeutic support as well as group sessions in a compassionate environment of peers; they can safely practice new skills that are transferable to home. Additionally, all patients in PHP receive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments weekly.
The treatment program is designed to assist patients in developing insight into their mental health issues and support them and their families in developing new, healthy patterns of thinking to apply to the home, educational and social settings. The program promotes emotional regulation and awareness by utilizing therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psycho-dynamic and behavioral modification, along with experiential therapy through art or yoga.
Families are integrated into the work with weekly multi-family group sessions, homework and family meetings. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which our patients can begin to understand and change negative behaviors and unhealthy coping skills.
The 4,500-square foot North Palm Beach facility is located right on US Highway 1 in a professional building adjacent to waterfront homes, just moments from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
Insurances we accept at this location include but are not limited to Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Beacon, Unicare and Kaiser. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
PROGRAM FEATURES
Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
All Genders
Adolescents 10-17
Adults 18+ (online telehealth only)
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Trauma
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Self-Harm
Bipolar Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder
MEET THE TEAM
Erica Waldron, LMHC
PROGRAM DIRECTORErica joined Center for Discovery in early 2019. She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 10 years of counseling experience. Throughout her life, Erica has been passionate about helping others and feels fortunate enough to have made a career out of it.
Erica received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and graduated with her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University. While at PBAU, Erica counseled undergraduate students at the university’s counseling center. While earning her master’s degree, Erica also trained and worked with women who struggled with various eating disorders and co-occurring disorders. She has extensive experience working with male and female adults and adolescents, couples and families who live with anxiety disorders, depression, co-dependency, addictions and eating disorders.
She is currently on the Board of Directors for The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. Erica strives to create a comfortable, safe, judgement-free zone—a place where patients can share, gain a new understanding of themselves, and find the balance that is missing in their lives. She encourages her patients to plant themselves where they will bloom.
Kate Smith, LCSW, LICSW
Assistant Program DirectorKate is a licensed professional and has worked in the mental health and substance use disorder fields for over 10 years. Kate earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University, graduating magna cum laude from her class. She attained her master’s degree in social work (MSW) at Barry University in an accelerated program. She is currently obtaining her doctorate in social work. She has served as a therapist and supervisor in clinical programs for inpatient and outpatient services, as well as acute and sub-acute programs for substance abuse, mental health and dual diagnosis. Kate has experience as a supervisor, consultant, speaker and administrator. Kate believes that by offering a consistent quality of care to both the patients and families she serves, it makes the outcome much greater for success. Kate believes in the importance of the family in the recovery process and Discovery’s commitment to supporting the family throughout the treatment process.
Katelyn Camden, M.A., MFT
Primary TherapistKatelyn is a registered marriage and family therapist intern. She graduated with her master’s degree in psychology and professional diploma in MFT from Kean University in New Jersey. She worked for eight years as a behavioral assistant working with children and families in the community. She completed her internship at Family Service League in Montclair, New Jersey, providing therapy to individuals, couples and families. Katelyn has worked in substance abuse treatment centers with adults who struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression, co-dependency, trauma and other various disorders. She brings relapse prevention strategies to both substance abuse and the mental health setting.
Katelyn practices using a family systems approach. She believes that the family system affects the interaction within the family. She hopes to help patients gain support from members in their immediate subsystem. When the family functions together as a united front, they can provide support to one another. She is an active member of the AAMFT.
Avery May, M.Ed., RMHCI
Primary TherapistAvery is a registered mental health counseling intern. Avery received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, then received her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Florida Atlantic University. While at FAU, Avery completed her internship at an inpatient substance abuse treatment center with women who struggled with addiction, anxiety, depression, co-dependency, trauma and other various disorders. Avery has also worked in a school setting with adolescents who struggled with depression, anxiety and other various disorders. Avery believes in meeting a patient where they’re at in their journey and creating a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere. Avery practices using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused and mindfulness approach in collaboration with the families.
Ashley Tormey-Miller
Milieu ManagerAshley has been working in the treatment industry for several years now. She started out as a program coordinator at a substance abuse facility and decided that she wanted to turn her drive for helping people into a career. Ashley practices mindfulness in her daily life and believes in creating a welcoming and open environment where all patients feel safe and cared for. Ashley is currently applying for the nursing program at Palm Beach State College and has completed her AS in business prior to moving to Florida from New Jersey about 10 years ago. When Ashley isn’t working, you can find her spending time with her three dogs (and two cats), playing the harp or gardening outside.
Support Group
Discovery Mood & Anxiety provides free support groups for individuals, loved ones, and professionals. Find out more about how to join our free support groups.
COVID-19 Update: Online telehealth is offered for intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment as an option to patients living in California, Florida, Oregon and Texas.
At this location, we offer online telehealth for IOP to our adult patients. For our adolescent patients, in-person intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization remains at this location. Residential treatment continues to be offered at our residential facilities for individuals in need of a higher level of care. Learn about all that we are doing to protect the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff.