CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
4536 Congress Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
PH 800.760.3934
HOURS 24/7
PROGRAM FEATURES
Residential Treatment
Female Identifying
Non-Binary
Ages 18+
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.
Dietary Program: Handling Eating Disorder Treatment with CARE
Healing, growth and a positive relationship with food is possible with the Center for Discovery Dietary Program. Our approach the CARE-CFD Model, which stands for “consistent attuned relational eating.” This means patients have the steadiness of a dietary plan that is adaptable to what’s happening in their life. The CARE-CFD Model embraces: trauma-focused nutrition therapy; collaboration between patients and the care team; responsiveness to the whole body, including being in tune with the nervous system; and weight inclusivity.
Insurance and More About Fairfield RTC
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 MANAGERHere’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.
