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FAIRFIELD EATING DISORDER PROGRAM

Fairfield, CT

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CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
4536 Congress Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
PH 866.482.3876
HOURS 24/7

PROGRAM FEATURES
Residential Treatment
Female Identifying
Non-Binary
Ages 18+

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Center for Discovery Fairfield treats female and non-binary (regardless of sex assigned at birth) patients ages 18 and over. Since opening in 2015, Center for Discovery Fairfield has catered to women across the states of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.  The program is conveniently located 10 minutes from the Merritt Parkway with easy access to the surrounding Tri-state area. We are located approximately one hour from Manhattan. Treatment modalities we offer include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)In addition to receiving evidence-based therapies, patients all have the opportunity to put “joyful” back into movement through yoga and other activities. 

Insurances we accept include but are not limited to Anthem BC/BS, Aetna/Shaller Anderson/GHC, Optum BH – UHC/UBH Including PBH/Oxford, TriCare East – Humana and Cigna / Great West. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.

The neighborhood is quiet, serene and an ideal place for healing. Center for Discovery Fairfield is an acute care eating disorder treatment center, meaning it offers the highest levels of care including residential treatment. The program director has been a part of the treatment center since its inception and is an integral part of each client’s treatment and is a fierce advocate for a well-rounded and high standard of care.

MEET THE TEAM

Samantha Bathija, MA, LPC

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Simone Tartaglia, RD, CDN

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Sondra Bogursky, MD

PHYSICIAN

Dorcas Asamoah

Nurse Supervisor

Kateryna Melillo, LMFTA

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Angela Florio, LCSW

SENIOR THERAPIST

Melissa Rizzitello, LCSW, LCADC

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Saer Smith

PROGRAM THERAPIST

Allyson Pisani

MILIEU MANAGER

Here’s What Patients Say After Completing Treatment*

  • 97% can identify their triggers*
  • 97% believe they can help themselves get better*
  • 96% understand when to ask for help*

“The staff at CFD are amazing. I was able to find myself again and start the journey to a full recovery.” – E.H., former patient at CFD Fairfield

“Center for Discovery, especially this location, changed my life for the better. In a time when I desperately needed change, this place provided me real hope, acceptance and a chance to better myself.” – J.M., former patient at CFD Fairfield

“This place is absolutely magical. I have learned, grown and challenged myself here. The staff is absolutely amazing. They care for each and every individual who walks through this door.” – S.K., former patient at CFD Fairfield

*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Center for Discovery program in 2021 (between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS, N=2,644). Average treatment range 41.3 days for those who completed treatment (did not discharge to higher level of care, due to insurance, against treatment advice transfer or administratively).

Support Group

This location provides free online eating disorder support groups. Our online support groups vary. Find out more about how to join our free support groups.

Preferred In-Network Provider for All Major Health Insurance

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