Clementine Fairfax

Clementine Fairfax provides residential treatment for adolescents ages 13-17 who struggle with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and exercise addiction. The center utilizes evidence-based therapies, expressive arts, life skills development, and a family program to promote recovery. Evidence-based methods include 1-on-1 therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and life skills training. At the center, clients can practice healthy skills such as journaling, time management, chores, decision making, and handling peer pressure. Additionally, clients’ families can participate in weekly family therapy sessions, a weekly parent education program, family meals, or a multi-family large group.

Clementine Fairfax provides academic support and reintegration help for its clients in addition to medical and psychiatric care. They provide their clients with a greater understanding of risks associated with co-occurring disorders, such as substance use, mood disorders, and trauma. Clients and their families also receive personalized meal and exercise plans upon discharge.

Clients enjoy a variety of expressive therapies and activities including game and movie nights, free time, pottery, jewelry making, weekly movement sessions, expressive movement therapy, and dance. Additionally, Clementine facilitates outings such as museum visits or bowling and visits to grocery stores and restaurants. The center is located in the Fairfax Station countryside. It boasts colorful interiors, indoor and outdoor lounge spaces, shared rooms, a yoga studio, and an academic center. The center is Joint Commission accredited and works with various public and private insurances.