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Walden Behavioral Care

Support Groups & Services

Assessments

Designed for individuals who have concerns about their eating behaviors and are unsure if they have an eating disorder.

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.

Consultations

Intended for individuals who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder and want to establish treatment as well as for those returning to treatment.

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

National Phone Consultations

Intended for individuals out of state concerned about their eating behaviors or the behaviors of a loved one.

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

Coaching Sessions

This one-hour session is designed for family and friends of an individual with an eating disorder.

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.

Support Groups

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:

  • Group Intake with MEDA clinician
  • Currently in treatment with an individual therapist (referrals can be made by MEDA)
  • Must sign up for 4 weeks of group before being able to attend the group on a drop-in basis

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:

  • Group Intake with MEDA clinician
  • Currently in treatment with an individual therapist (referrals can be made by MEDA)
  • Group cycle begins the first Tuesday of the month and runs for duration of month
  • Full payment is due on the first Tuesday of the month

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 Intake with MEDA clinician
  • Currently in treatment with an individual therapist (referrals can be made by MEDA)
  • Must sign up for 4 weeks of group before being able to attend the group on a drop-in basis 

Group sessions are $20 per visit. CTR Groups are held at our Newton Office (92 Pearl Street). Groups begin promptly at 6:15, though we ask members to arrive between 6:00-6:15 to sign-in. 

 

 Groups led by professional members:

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