Center for Discovery – Fairfax, Virginia
5343 Summit Drive, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Center for Discovery is in Fairfax, Virginia, and helps teens and young adults with eating disorders by providing residential and partial hospitalization care. The center is dedicated to providing care that is gender-inclusive, meaning that it will accept patients of any gender and provide a supportive atmosphere that fits their needs.
The center offers Residential Treatment, the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and many therapeutic activities that are meant to help with full recovery. It uses treatments that have been shown to work, like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused nutrition therapy, and a variety of one-on-one and group therapies, such as yoga therapy. The Center for Discovery Fairfax is unique because it believes in “Health at Every Size” (HAES) and uses joyful movement as part of its method. The center also has free online support groups for people who are dealing with eating problems. The center follows high standards of care and is accredited by The Joint Commission to make sure that patients get good service.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Housing services
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Persons with eating disorders
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Couples/family therapy
- Group counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
License and Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Diet and exercise counseling
- Family psychoeducation
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Most private insurances accepted