center for discovery paramus
Center for Discovery Paramus provides outpatient eating disorder treatment for adolescents and adults in Paramus. It is one of 330 SAMHSA-listed facilities in New Jersey. Care blends therapy, nutrition support and structured groups.

Joint CommissionOutpatient90 days



The Paramus site is an outpatient program built around eating disorder care rather than general addiction treatment. As one of the SAMHSA-listed centers in New Jersey, it treats eating disorders through separate groups for teens and adults so that each age group works with material that fits its stage of life. Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization schedules are both offered, and virtual services extend the program to people who cannot attend in person.
Groups blend planned pursuits, physical activity supports and guidance on nutrition, while a body-positive outlook shapes the whole program. A track focused on binge eating disorder operates next to the broader eating disorder services. Evidence-based therapy, not a 12-step model, is how this Paramus center addresses eating disorders and co-occurring conditions, drawing on CBT, DBT and ERP.
Clinicians help clients understand their symptoms and build coping strategies, with attention to physical well-being as well as emotional health. The Joint Commission accredits the program, services are delivered in English, and the typical length of stay is 90 days. When someone needs a level of care between standard therapy and residential treatment in New Jersey, then a PHP or IOP schedule can bridge that gap.
Programs at Center for Discovery Paramus
The center offers outpatient care at two levels, an intensive outpatient program and a partial hospitalization program, both focused on eating disorders. Virtual services are available for people who cannot travel to Paramus. If your insurer requires preauthorization for a partial hospitalization program, then ask the center which documents it needs before the start date, because authorization delays can push back admission.
Approaches offered include art therapy, yoga, group therapy, individual counseling, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. One central component is exposure and response prevention: people in treatment gradually rehearse confronting circumstances that set off disordered eating and work on not giving in to the habitual compulsive reaction. Groups are kept separate for adolescents and for adults, and a dedicated binge eating disorder track sits within the same program.
- Yoga
- Evidence-Based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Art Therapy
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Individual Treatment
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Non 12 Step
Who the program is meant to serve
- Adolescents with eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder
- Adult men and women who need structured outpatient eating disorder care
- People whose mental health conditions occur alongside substance use and require integrated care
- People transitioning from a more intensive level of care to a lower one, or who need more support than weekly therapy alone
- Those looking for a non-12-step, evidence-based approach to eating disorder treatment
- Families who want nutrition counseling and a body-positive philosophy built into the program
Setting and program length in Paramus
At this New Jersey center, the typical program length is 90 days, with outpatient schedules that may run several days each week. The address is 45 Eisenhower Dr #250 in Paramus, and services are provided in English. Structured activities include games and yoga, and movement-based supports are part of the weekly rhythm. Because a 90-day outpatient schedule in Paramus still leaves room for school or work, then many clients keep daily routines going while they attend.
Paying for treatment in Paramus
Self-pay pricing, and insurance may apply too, depending on your plan. When you call about outpatient eating disorder treatment coverage in New Jersey, have your insurance card and plan documents in front of you so staff can verify benefits accurately. Find out if partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care are covered differently, and whether either needs preauthorization. Facility counts published here come from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listings and do not reflect prices at any one center.
Ask these things before admission
- Does my plan cover partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care here, and what preauthorization does each level need?
- How many hours per week does each schedule require, and are mornings, afternoons or evenings available?
- How are adolescent and adult groups kept separate, and how large is each group?
- How does the team use exposure and response prevention, and how are triggers handled when they come up?
- What aftercare is offered, including the aftercare app and alumni get-togethers?

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Common questions
What levels of care does Center for Discovery Paramus offer?
Outpatient care is available at two levels, a partial hospitalization program and an intensive outpatient program, along with virtual services. Eating disorders and co-occurring conditions are the focus at both levels. A typical program lasts 90 days, and schedules may involve several days each week. Contact the center to confirm current availability and which level suits your situation.
Does Center for Discovery Paramus accept insurance?
Self-pay pricing, and insurance may also apply depending on your plan. Coverage differs by policy, so benefits have to be verified before a start date. Ask specifically whether partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care are handled differently and whether preauthorization is required. The helpline can help you get those questions ready for your insurer at no cost.
Who does Center for Discovery Paramus treat?
The program serves adolescents and adults in separate groups and treats eating disorders, including binge eating disorder, along with mental health needs and substance use. Both men and women are served. It is one of and holds Joint Commission accreditation 330 SAMHSA-listed facilities in New Jersey. Services are available in English.
What therapies are used at Center for Discovery Paramus?
Among the therapies offered are cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy plus art therapy, group therapy, one-on-one counseling and yoga. The approach is evidence-based and does not use a 12-step model. Exposure and response prevention helps clients face triggers gradually and reduce compulsive responses, and the program includes nutrition counseling. Call to ask how therapies are matched to each age group.
How do I check whether this center is right for my family?
Start by calling the center to check the level of care, the usual 90-day duration and whether a place is open right now. Then confirm insurance and any preauthorization. Our helpline links you to licensed providers and helps you compare options; the call costs nothing, your information remains confidential, and no treatment commitment is required. This site does not provide treatment and cannot diagnose anyone.