Center for Discovery - Fairfax

Center for Discovery Fairfax provides adolescent residential eating disorder treatment for individuals of all genders ages 10 to 18. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this facility supports families across Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Southern Maryland, including the Baltimore area. Offering a structured, home-like environment, this center helps young patients heal through personalized, evidence-based care designed for long-term recovery.

The Fairfax location offers group and individual therapy, family therapy, monitored meals, and social activities—all within a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) philosophy. Patients engage in DBT-informed therapy and yoga sessions, learning skills to regulate emotions, rebuild self-esteem, and develop a healthy relationship with food. The CARE-CFD dietary approach further supports healing through trauma-informed nutrition, collaboration, and body responsiveness. Center for Discovery Fairfax is a trusted resource for youth facing eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.