Virtual treatment available: DMA outpatient programs can also be accessed via online telehealth services.
Our San Diego facility provides a day-treatment program that offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care for adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17. We focus on assisting clients in gaining insight into their individual mental health challenges as well as supporting them and their families in developing new and healthy patterns of thinking and living in their home, educational, and social settings.
Conditions treated include depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, behavioral challenges, autism, bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts and behavior, and more. The program is administered by six Masters-level clinicians who conduct individual, family, and group therapies aimed at helping clients to develop healthy coping skills. These may involve cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), education to promote emotional literacy, conflict resolution, experiential therapy, mindfulness, creative arts, and process group. We also hold a weekly multi-family group session in which all clients and their families are led through therapeutic activities that improve communication, empathy, and insight in the family unit. Medication management and consultation is offered as needed. The staff also provides educational coordination while young patients are in treatment.
The San Diego facility is centrally located in the Mira Mesa community at the corner of Scranton Drive and Oberline Drive with easy access to the 805 freeway. We are housed in a professional complex across from amenities that include restaurants and cafes.
Insurances we accept include but are not limited to Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Beacon, Unicare,United Health, and Kaiser. For more information on what other insurances we accept, please visit our insurance page.
PROGRAM FEATURES
Partial Hospitalization
Intensive Outpatient
All Genders
Ages 11-19
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Trauma
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Self-Harm
Bipolar Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder
MEET THE TEAM
Kaley Bond, ASW
Program Director
Mercedes Paopao-Griffin
Assistant Program Director
Brenna Spader, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #141298
PRIMARY THERAPIST
Daniela Garcia, Associate Clinical Social Worker 112406
PRIMARY THERAPIST
Jenay Tally, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #140288
Clinical Intake CoordinatorHere’s What Patients Say After Completing Treatment*
- 97% feel hopeful about their future*
- 95% believe they can handle life after treatment*
- 99% know what helps them get better*
“This place helped me at my lowest times and brought me up to better easier times in my life. I’m more than grateful for the help and support that was provided.” – R.S., former patient at DMA San Diego
“The staff at Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program was very organized and helpful. The treatment plans were thorough and easy to read. We were included in all necessary discussions. Our child’s therapist kept us informed of her progress and helped our child deal with setbacks as necessary.” – G.L., parent of DMA San Diego alumni
*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in 2021 (between 1/1/21 and 12/31/21) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) (N = 2,278). Average length of stay is 34.2 days for those who completed treatment (did not discharge to a higher level of care, due to insurance, against treatment advice, transfer or administratively).
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.