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5343 Summit Drive Fairfax, VA 22030
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About Center for Discovery – Fairfax

This residential eating disorder treatment program is for adolescents aged 10 through 18. Using the health-at-every-size approach, residents engage in individual and group therapy, structured and monitored mealtimes, family therapy, group social events, yoga therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

The PHP is also for adolescents and uses most of the same treatment modalities as residential treatment. This program includes individual, family, and group counseling; medication management; nutritional counseling; and meal supervision. The PHP operates five to six days per week and includes six to seven hours of treatment per day. Two meals and snacks are provided for each day of treatment.

Center for Discovery is an in-network provider for most insurance plans including Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, Multiplan, United, Magellan, and TRICARE. Verify coverage and out of network benefits for mental health and drug rehab treatment directly with your provider.

Latest Reviews

Karen Y
8 months ago on Google
4
Thank you CFD for helping my child with her eating disorder. Thank you Ester, Sarah, Alexis, and the entire staff. It has not been an easy process, but thank you for your patience and kindness that got her to where she's at today. It is definitely bittersweet now that she's discharged. I know she will miss you guys! I hope you all the very best! Thank you all for what you do!
Colm Gleiner
10 months ago on Google
5
CFD saved my life I have battled an Ed for 2 years now and since coming here and just leaving my life has been turned upside down for the better. I have learned so much here than I have in any other treatment. CFD helped me fix my body image issues and helped my exercise addiction and I was able to find other activities to enjoy besides those. All the staff here are absolutely amazing and so kind. I love you Sebastian, Lydia, nurse ester, and Sarah. I had a therapist switch in the middle of treatment but my new therapist was still able to provide an amazing experience at CFD and helped me so much. CFD is great and the treatment is very personalized with your own personal meal plan and after a while you can prep your own meals and go on walks. My favorite thing was going out and going on exposures to help me. All my peers were amazing and always so helpful. The staff is so kind and respectful. You can also go on walks once you reach medical stability. Highly recommend CFD.
Response from the owner5 months ago
Colm, thank you for sharing your experience at CFD! We wish you continued success on your recovery journey. We appreciate having the opportunity to be a part of it. Keep up the hard work!
Mars Magyarics
1 year ago on Google
1
I was here in 2020 and I left with a worse relationship with food. This place was overly strict, I felt like I was being treated like a child. The force feeding was the worst, If you couldn t eat the mass amounts of food you were given, they would make you drink high cal supplements, and threaten to send you to the hospital. Negligent staff, they were always on a power trip and had no idea how to take care of us. I can only hope this place improved since then.
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Accepted Insurance

Center for Discovery – Fairfax works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Managed Health Network (MHN)
Premera
Compcare
Employers Health Network
Fortified Provider Network (FPN)
HMC HealthWorks
Holman Group
Indian Health Services (IHS)
IEHP
Sharp Health Plan
UHA Health Insurance

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient rehabs offer community-based addiction treatment, enabling clients to remain in their homes while in recovery. Their levels of care typically include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, and sober living programming. Most outpatient facilities offer addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Integrative programs include evidence-based holistic therapies, such as meditation, music therapy, and massage. Facilities specializing in alcohol and/or opioid addiction may also provide medication assisted treatment (MAT).
inpatient iconInpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Clients in an intensive outpatient rehab (IOP) benefit from robust support but often do not require the high-level supervision and round-the-clock clinical care provided in an inpatient setting. Clients engage in multiple therapeutic sessions weekly, with most programs requiring between nine and 20 treatment hours per week. Intensive outpatient rehabs provide a wide array of evidence-based services, including addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, holistic therapies, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
24-hour clinical care in Virginia features a highly trained team of professionals to treat your physical, mental, and emotional needs. Doctors and nurses are available to prescribe and administer medications. Psychologists and counselors provide professional counseling. Other experts such as nutritionists and addiction specialists may also offer support. This 24/7, comprehensive care is designed to give you the support you need to begin a successful recovery.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Virginia is a short term form of talk therapy. Participants usually have homework between sessions, which may include journaling, self talk, and setting SMART goals. The aim is to transform negative thought patterns into positive ones.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

equine-therapy iconEquine Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational interviewing in Virginia allows clients to examine their lives and consider their options. It is particularly useful if the client lacks confidence in their ability to change or is feeling uncertain about their desire to change.

Trauma therapy helps you understand and manage the emotional and physical responses that often follow witnessing or experiencing traumatic events. Using therapeutic interventions, your therapist works with you to reframe that experience, which in turn reduces your anxiety and helps you regain control over your life.

If you and your partner are facing challenges, couples therapy in Virginia is designed to help you work through those in a healthy way. Common challenges that couples therapy addresses include conflict resolution, financial disagreements, intimacy challenges, health issues, and substance abuse.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Amenities

  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Deandra Christianson, MA

President, Eating Disorder Division

Amy Costa, PsyD, LMFT, CEDS-S

VP, Clinical Operations

Jen Henretty, PhD, CEDS

Executive Director of Clinical Outcomes

Matthew Ruble, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (571) 350-0959
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5343 Summit Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

Fact checked and written by:
Kelly Junco, CPC, CPRC, BA, BS
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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3.6 (17 reviews)
Eveley DeKinderen
2 weeks ago
2

they send you to the hospital for engaging in behaviors when your literally there for an ed. clementine is way better, they actually focus on the mental part of it as well as the physical, and they are way more structured. the techs we had were good though, thank you Katelin, Sarah, and Ester! also the way cfd does process is so dumb bye its just to get kids to argue with each other

Karen Y
9 months ago
4

Thank you CFD for helping my child with her eating disorder. Thank you Ester, Sarah, Alexis, and the entire staff. It has not been an easy process, but thank you for your patience and kindness that got her to where she's at today. It is definitely bittersweet now that she's discharged. I know she will miss you guys! I hope you all the very best! Thank you all for what you do!

Colm Gleiner
11 months ago
5

CFD saved my life I have battled an Ed for 2 years now and since coming here and just leaving my life has been turned upside down for the better. I have learned so much here than I have in any other treatment. CFD helped me fix my body image issues and helped my exercise addiction and I was able to find other activities to enjoy besides those. All the staff here are absolutely amazing and so kind. I love you Sebastian, Lydia, nurse ester, and Sarah. I had a therapist switch in the middle of treatment but my new therapist was still able to provide an amazing experience at CFD and helped me so much. CFD is great and the treatment is very personalized with your own personal meal plan and after a while you can prep your own meals and go on walks. My favorite thing was going out and going on exposures to help me. All my peers were amazing and always so helpful. The staff is so kind and respectful. You can also go on walks once you reach medical stability. Highly recommend CFD.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Colm, thank you for sharing your experience at CFD! We wish you continued success on your recovery journey. We appreciate having the opportunity to be a part of it. Keep up the hard work!
Mars Magyarics
1 year ago
1

I was here in 2020 and I left with a worse relationship with food. This place was overly strict, I felt like I was being treated like a child. The force feeding was the worst, If you couldn’t eat the mass amounts of food you were given, they would make you drink high cal supplements, and threaten to send you to the hospital. Negligent staff, they were always on a power trip and had no idea how to take care of us. I can only hope this place improved since then.

kayleigh keegan
1 year ago
2

their only good therapist, jenn, left forever ago and they practically fell apart the whole time i was there, (over a year ago). only made me gain weight, mental state was absolute trash and only getting worse, i was going insane. what did they do to that? keep raising my meal plan even though i was medically okay and was fully weight restored. only liked a couple staff members here too, sarah and esther 🫶🏼. they kept me for about 4 months and never told me an actual discharge date, they just kept me for longer and longer. eventually my parents had to bail me out. i do not recommend this place. if you are in desperate need of good ed treatment PLEASE go to clementine twin lakes, not even 10 minutes away from cfd. they actually helped me and gave me real therapy.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We take patient feedback very seriously and would like to connect with you to discuss your comments. Could you please contact us at experience@discoverybh.com? Thank you.
charlysia Picot
1 year ago
4

Center for discovery really saved my life! when I was admitted to cfd I was scared, but all the staff were so welcoming and very helpful with answering any questions I had. Most of the staff were extremely kind and so understanding. Nurse Esther was the best nurse ive ever had an all of my treatment. (im not sure if she's there anymore because its been almost a year since I left). im writing thes review to say thank you all so much for everything you did to help me in my recovery!

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We are grateful to have been part of your recovery journey. Keep up the great work!!
Queebo Junior
1 year ago
1

They delete reviews they don’t like, but Ill say it again, I was assaulted there and staff covered up the incident, kids who didn’t eat everything when they were supposed to got out on bed rest and weren’t allowed to speak to anyone, no private communicating was permitted between patients, didn’t permit second languages, there was kids w all different issues going there and no specialized treatment provided, rules were enforced based on how the “counselors” felt in the moment, staff repeatedly brought their own trauma in and would spend countless hours venting to the children, staff would gossip w certain clients about the other patients, some patients were ostrisized from the group entirely , if you love your child spend the money on a psychologist, all this program really resembled was a group of children living w some unqualified daycare sitters and some therapists, these children had a variety of issues of varying degrees(ie some had violence issues, some had eating issues, some w sexuality related things that created problems) not one of the kids were actually catered to, they litterally gave every one of us lithium, abilify, Prozac, Zoloft, klonopin when some of the kids only really were looking for help w minor anxiety or substance intervention, spend your time and money and love for your child to go to a reputable PSYCHOLOGIST if you’re concerned w child’s mental health May I add this was 2 years ago, I only reposted bc I saw a notification stating my comment had been edited

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We take patient feedback very seriously and would like to connect with you to discuss your comments. Could you please contact us at experience@discoverybh.com? Thank you.
lex flanagan
1 year ago
5

Thank you CFD you helped me when I was at my worst I couldn’t thank you guys enough, staff and patients, for being so kind for the long months i was there. Great house and quiet rooms. Fun and supportive staff. At least when I was there 7 months ago lol. I hope everyone is doing well! Thank you CFD

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Hi Lex, we are honored that you chose Center For Discovery to be part of your recovery journey. We greatly appreciate you sharing your experience. If you ever need us moving forward, please don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you continued success in your recovery journey!
girl gamer 61
2 years ago
5

Was the best place I've ever been to and helped me so much at my worst <3

Abby Lengi
2 years ago
5

literally would live here forever if i could

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you so much for sharing! Wishing you continued success on your journey.
Tess
2 years ago
5

Nice staff, nice people, cool structure, good experience

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you so much for sharing! Wishing you continued success on your journey. We are honored that you chose Center For Discovery. Keep up the great work and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your recovery journey!
ivy s
3 years ago
5

love <3

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