Center for Discovery Wellington is a high level of care eating disorder treatment center located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and treats female and non-binary (regardless of sex assigned at birth) patients ages 18-26. This location offers residential treatment and has been open since 2017. 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 Beacon Health Options (Value Options), Anthem BC/BS of CT, Optum BH – UHC/UBH Including PBH/Oxford, HealthNet and Optum BH – UHC/UBH Including PBH/Oxford. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
Center for Discovery Wellington is located minutes from the Merritt Parkway and about an hour from Manhattan, attracting patients from all over Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. This high level of care eating disorder facility offers body movement work, such as dance movement therapy and yoga therapy to help patients reconnect with their mind and body. Treatment plans are highly individualized for each patient.
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
600 Wellington Drive
Fairfield, CT 06824
PH 866.482.3876
Hours 24/7
PROGRAM FEATURES
Residential
Female Identifying
Non-Binary
Adults 18-26
MEET THE TEAM

Tracy Southworth, LCSW

Dr. Marcie Schneider, MD, FAAP, FSAHM

Sara Levine, MD, MPH, FAAP

Emilce Garcia

Nicole Gustafson

Dakota Bennett, MS, RDN, CDN

Amy Patnode, MS (She/Her)

Ellen Grossman-Kase RN, BSN
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.