Center for Discovery – Fairfield

Center for Discovery in Fairfield, Connecticut is a specialized residential eating disorder treatment center serving female identifying and non binary adults ages 18 and older.

Since opening in 2015, this acute care program has provided high acuity residential treatment with therapy, structured mealtimes and continuing support after discharge.

The program emphasizes a weight inclusive and trauma focused approach designed to support whole person healing.

Facts About Center for Discovery Fairfield

• Level of care: Acute residential eating disorder treatment, one of the highest levels of care within the Center for Discovery network
• Populations served: Female identifying and non binary adults ages 18+ with clients historically coming from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey
• Specialties: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, ARFID and orthorexia, OSFED and co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression and PTSD, OCD and substance use
• Evidence based modalities: CBT and DBT, ERP and EMDR alongside nutrition education, relapse prevention and life skills
• CARE-CFD dietary model: A consistent attuned relational eating framework that is trauma focused, weight inclusive and responsive to the whole body
• Environment: A quiet and serene neighborhood setting at the Fairfield, Connecticut location with structured daily routines, yoga and group social events
• Location benefits: About 10 minutes from the Merritt Parkway and roughly one hour from Manhattan, serving the broader tri-state area
• Insurance options: In network with many major insurers including Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, Cigna and Optum/UHC, Oxford and TRICARE East, Humana and more
• Ongoing support: Free online eating disorder support groups and post treatment programs such as Discovery for Life and Discovery365