Center for Discovery Wellington

Center for Discovery Wellington, located in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a premier residential eating disorder treatment facility for female-identifying and non-binary adults ages 18 to 26. Situated just an hour from Manhattan, this high-acuity center serves clients from across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Since opening in 2017, Center for Discovery Wellington has delivered individualized, evidence-based care using proven modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). Patients also engage in joyful movement practices like yoga and dance movement therapy to rebuild a positive relationship with their bodies.

The facility features the CARE-CFD dietary model, focusing on consistent, attuned, and trauma-informed nutrition therapy that emphasizes collaboration, weight inclusivity, and responsiveness to the nervous system. With a compassionate and expertly trained staff, Center for Discovery Wellington provides a safe, affirming environment to treat conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, and co-occurring mental health challenges. This facility is especially suited for young adults seeking intensive, residential support in a tranquil and clinically robust setting.