Individuals requesting an assessment will meet one-on-one with a clinician to discuss their concerns. An assessment consists of a comprehensive evaluation and includes diagnosis, treatment plan and referrals (if applicable). Appointments last approximately 1 hour and are $80.
If you would like to schedule an assessment or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 22.
Individuals requesting a consultation will meet with a clinician to discuss their history, treatment plan and progress. Recommendations for change and/or additions to one's treatment plan may be given. Appointments last approximately 1 hour and are $80.
If you would like to schedule a consultation or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 22
Individuals will speak with a clinician over the phone and discuss history, treatment options and progress. Recommendations for change and/or additions to one’s treatment plan may be given. Appointments generally last one hour and are $100.
If you would like to schedule a consultation via phone, please call 1-866-343-MEDA
Those that request a coaching session will meet with a licensed eating disorder specialist and investigate the issues and struggles with regards to the loved one's eating disorder.
A coaching session provides a customized treatment plan and referrals, education about eating disorders, directions on how to connect with services, and guidance on the "do's" and "don'ts" of helping. Appointments generally last 1 hour and are $100.
If you would like to schedule a coaching session or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 22.
CTR support groups are led by individuals who are supervised and trained by an LICSW. Many group leaders themselves are recovered from eating disorders and/or have training in the field.
The following are groups offered at MEDA:
Adults with Eating Disorders and/or Disordered Eating for Adults 18 years and older
Monday Nights 6:15-7:15
Prerequisites for joining group:
CARE Group for Parents, Family Members, Partners and Friends
Tuesday Nights 6:15 - 7:15
Teen Group
Tuesday Nights 6:15-7:15
Prerequisites for joining group:
Adults with Eating Disorders and/or Disordered Eating for Adults 18 years and older
Wednesday Nights 6:15-7:15
Prerequisites for joining group:
Group sessions are $20 per visit. CTR Groups are held at our Newton Office (
| Contact Information: | Location: | Time: | Description: |
| Karin Lewis, LMFT 978-475-1617 |
Andover | Thursdays 7:30-9:00PM |
8-week group for women 25+ for discussion around body image, women's issues and spirituality |
| Julie Gardner, Ph.D. 617-266-4236 |
Boston | Tuesdays 6:45-8:15pm |
Women's long-term, psychodynamic ED group |
| Louise Valiquette, LMHC 617-323-6160 |
Boston/Jamaica Plain |
Wednesdays 8-9:30pm |
Ongoing, mixed, anorexia, bulimia, BED, EDNOS, body image psychotherapy group |
| Anna Erdei, LMHC 978-328-7653 |
Braintree | Saturdays | Ongoing support groups for males and females |
| Deb Schachter, LICSW 617-232-0108 |
Brookline | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:15pm | Ongoing ED support for women and Body Image Workshops. www.thebodyself.com |
| Susan Stahl, Ph.D. 617-441-4000 |
Cambridge | Monday and Thursday evenings |
DBT groups for AN, BN, and BED |
| Kenneth Freedman, LICSW 508-428-6254 |
Cape Cod | Thursday evenings: 6:00-7:30pm |
Women's Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group - ages 16-66 |
| Alice Rosen, LMHC 978-369-1385 |
Concord | Weekends | Conscious Cafe, Non-Diet Workshops, Feeding Ourselves |
| Corinne Crossley, LMHC 339-237-0028 |
Dedham/Stoughton | Call for more information |
General psychotherapy and self-discovery group for those dealing with BED and body image issues |
| Denise Peaslee, LMHC 978-319-5384 |
Lowell | Call for more information | Binge Eating Disorder support group |
| Rivka Simmons, Psychotherapist 339-225-0083 |
Medford | Call for more information |
Ongoing support groups for COE, a 10 week "Have Your Cake and Eat It Too" program - teaching women how to recreate their natural relationship with food and body.www.rivkasimmons.com |
| Julie Barto, MS, RD, LDN |
Mendon | 1st Wednesday of the month | Mindful Living, Mindful Eating support group |
| Jen Johnston, LMHC 617-699-3101 Jesine Xavier, PsyD. 617-517-9744 |
Needham Heights | DBT skill groups for parents and adolescents are both offered Mondays 4:50-5:40-pm or Thursdays 4:50-5:40pm. |
DBT skills groups for adolescents and parents. Curriculum for all groups cover the four DBT modules of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness |
| Don Branum, LMHC, LMFT 617-527-1403 617-921-6616 |
Newton | Call for more information | Group for men struggling with eating disorders |
| Rosemary Duffy, Psy.D. 978-251-3380 |
North Chelmsford | Thursday evenings: 6:00 - 8:00pm |
Binge Eating Disorder support group |
| Diana Mansfield, LMHC, RYT 781-826-2270 |
Pembroke | Call for more information | Groups for girls and women with eating disorders, women who struggle with obesity and post-bariatric surgery group. |
| Renee Hoekstra, Psy.D. 617-981-5079 |
Stoneham | Call for more information | Adolescent CBT girls group and 6 session parent education group |
| Anne Robinson, LICSW, M.Ed 857-445-9693 |
Wellesley |
Thursdays: 11:30-12:50PM |
Support group for females ages 35+ in recovery from an eating disorder |
| Wendy Reich, LICSW 617-327-5770 |
West Roxbury |
Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm |
Call for more information |
| Mary Kruger, MS, LMFT 203-888-0462 x11 |
Seymour, CT | Mondays: 4:00 - 5:00pm Tuesdays: 7:00 - 8:30pm Wednesdays: 6:00-7:30pm |
Adolescent ED group Adult ED group Adult COE group |