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).
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.
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.
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.
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
There are no prerequisites for joining this group. Individuals may attend group on a drop-in basis.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 $15 per visit. CTR Groups are held at our Newton Office (
| Contact Information: | Location: | Time: | Description: |
| Karin Lewis, MA 978-475-1617 |
Andover | Mondays 5:30-7:00PM and 7:30-9:00PM |
ED group ages 16-25 and Multi-family support group (loved ones only, not clients) |
| Robin Sawyer, LICSW | Andover | Call for more information | Adolescent, body image CBT group |
| Julie Gardner, Ph.D. 617-266-4236 |
Boston | Tuesdays 6:45-8:15pm |
Women's long-term, psychodynamic ED group |
| Renee Hoekstra, Psy.D. 617-981-5079 |
Boston | Call for more information | Crisis survival group and College Aged ED Group |
| Louise Valiquette, LMHC 617-323-6160 |
Boston | Wednesdays 8-9:30pm |
Ongoing, mixed, anorexia, bulimia, BED, EDNOS, body image psychotherapy group |
| 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 | Women's Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group - ages 16-66 ED Parent Support Group |
| 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 hatred |
| Robyn Vogel, LMHC, LDN | Lexington | Call for more information | Health coaching 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 |
| Don Branum, LMHC, LMFT 617-527-1403 617-921-6616 |
Newton | Call for more information | Group for men struggling with eating disorders |
| Amanda Stason, LMHC, MA 617-947-7819 |
Newton | Monday/Wednesday evenings | DBT and Body Centered Skills Group |
| Rosemary Duffy, Psy.D. 978-251-3380 |
North Chelmsford | Call for more information |
Binge Eating 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 |
Tuesdays: 4:00-5:15PM Thursdays: 5:30-6:45PM |
Support group for females ages 40+ in recovery from an eating disorder Support group for females ages 18+ in recovery from an eating disorder |
| Betsy Milas Trieber, LICSW 508-586-2664 |
West Bridgewater |
Saturday Morning 10:15-11:30AM |
Ongoing groups for teenagers struggling with eating disorders. |
| 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 |