Center for Discovery

Center for Discovery in Alexandria, Virginia, is a leading outpatient eating disorder treatment center serving Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland. Established in 2017, this facility offers comprehensive programs including Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization services for adolescents and adults. The center specializes in evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a trauma-informed, body-positive approach emphasizing Health at Every Size® (HAES®).

Patients benefit from the CARE-CFD dietary program, designed to foster a positive relationship with food through trauma-focused nutrition therapy and individualized care. The center also offers specialized programming for binge eating disorder through its Path to Peace program. With spacious, separate suites for adolescents and adults, and convenient access including parking, Center for Discovery Alexandria provides holistic, compassionate care for eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia Nervosa, and co-occurring mental health conditions.