Center for Discovery Southport eating disorder treatment center offers residential treatment and partial hospitalization for adolescents from 10-17 years of age and of all genders who are in need of a higher level of care. The Southport location opened in 2012 and provides care to all of New England, New York and New Jersey. This southern Connecticut location partners with Learnwell for education consultation so clients can keep up with their studies while undergoing the best care for their eating disorder. 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. Discovery’s specialized binge eating disorder (BED) program, Path to Peace, is also offered at this location.
Insurances we accept include but are not limited to Aetna / Shaller Anderson/GHC, UNICARE – Beacon HS, Optum BH – UHC/UBH including PBH/Oxford and Anthem BC/BS of CT. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
This Connecticut location was the first Center for Discovery eating disorder program to open on the East Coast and is renowned as one of the leading eating disorder programs in the entire state of Connecticut. The staff is comprised of therapists who incorporate mindful movement and yoga meditation, registered dietitian and medical doctors who have been on staff since this location opened.
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
1320 Mill HIll Road
Southport, CT 06890
PH 866.482.3876
M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
PROGRAM FEATURES
Residential
Partial Hospitalization
All Genders
Ages 10-17
MEET THE TEAM

Amy Patnode, MS (She/Her)

Alexandria D’Aurio

Sara Levine, MD, MPH, FAAP

Dr. Ilana Karpenos, MD

Logan McKechnie

Colleen Armitage, LCSW

Ellen Grossman-Kase RN, BSN

Melissa Weaver M.A. LPCA

Artemia Martinez

Delia McCoy

Dr. Marcie Schneider, MD, FAAP, FSAHM
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.
COVID-19 Update: Online telehealth is offered for intensive outpatient treatment as an option to patients living in California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas.
In-person intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization is also offered at this location. Residential treatment continues to be offered at our residential facilities for individuals in need of a higher level of care. Learn about all that we are doing to protect the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff.
Colleen joined the Center for Discovery team in 2015 and has worked in various roles. As the clinical director for Southport’s residential and outpatient programs, Colleen oversees clinical operations and supports both teams in providing the highest quality treatment to clients and their families.
Colleen received a master’s in social work from Southern Connecticut State University. She is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked within the mental health and eating disorder treatment community in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs and outpatient settings. Colleen specializes in eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and co-occurring disorders. She is intensively trained in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which is an integral component of treatment at Center for Discovery. Colleen is EMDR trained and believes in the importance of uncovering the underlying factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders to promote healing. Additionally, she received in-depth training in psychodrama. Colleen utilizes a strengths-based and person-centered approach. She believes in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and empowering clients to help them meet their treatment goals.