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 12 or 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 12 or 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 consulation 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 12 or 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: |
| Julie Gardner, Ph. D. 617-266-4236 Renee Hoeskstra 617-981-5079 |
Boston/Back Bay Boston |
Tuesdays 6:45-8:15PM Mondays 5-6:30PM Tuesdays (Women) 6-7:30PM |
On-going psychodynamic groups Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills groups |
| Nicole Simi, PhD. 617-724-6300 ex.1340187 |
Boston |
Call for more information |
12 Session Group Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa |
| Children's Hospital Boston Leah Grodin 617-355-7178 |
Boston | Call for more information | ED information groups for family members |
| Louise Valiquette, LMHC 617-323-6160 |
Boston | Wednesdays 8-9:30pm |
Ongoing, mixed, anorexia, bulimia, BED, EDNOS, body image psychotherapy group |
| Kat Brown, MS, RD, LDN, RYT 617-756-4793 |
Brookline | Call for more information | Small private yoga classes |
| Deb Schachter, LICSW, MSW 617-232-0108 |
Brookline | Mondays and Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:00pm, 7:00pm-8:00pm | Ongoing ED support for women and Body Image Workshops. www.thebodyself.com |
| Alice Rosen, LMHC 978-369-1385 |
Concord | Weekends | Conscious Cafe, Non-Diet Workshops, Feeding Ourselves |
| Marilyn Under-Riepe, MA, MSW, LICSW 978-443-0688 |
Concord | Call for more information |
Support and Movement Therapy Group for women recovering from eating disorders |
| Corinne Crossley, LMHC 339-237-0028 |
Dedham/Stoughton | Call for more information |
Support group for women who struggle with chronic overeating, bingeing, and body dissatisfaction |
| Rivka Simmons, Psychotherapist 781-396-1943 |
Medford | Thursdays: 6:30-8:30pm, January, April, and September |
Non-Diet Approach plus a Psychoeducational 10 week program "Have Your Cake and Eat it Too." A gentle approach to food, your body, and yourself. www.rivkasimmons.com |
| Jodi Utter, MA, LMHC 508-485-9300 |
Marlboro | Wednesdays 10:00am-11:00am |
Anorexia and Bulimia Psychoeducational Group |
| Susan Allen 978-462-7107 |
Newburyport | Mondays 7:00-8:30pm, Begins Sept.29 and continues for 10 weeks) |
This Moving On group will use a personal coaching approach to help participants develop and maintain patterns of eating and exercise that they strive for. |
| Rosemary Duffy, Psy.D. 978-251-3380 |
North Chelmsford | Call for more information |
Binge Eating Group |
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Mary Ellen Williams, LICSW
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North Easton |
Call for more information
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Adult Anorexia and Bulimia group |
| T. Donald Branum, LMHC, LMFT 617-921-6616 Anne Robinson, LICSW, M.Ed 857-445-9693 |
Waban (Newton) Wellesley |
Monday evenings Tuesdays: 4:00-5:15pm Thursdays: 5:30-6:45pm |
Specializes in men Support group for females ages 18+ in recovery from and eating disorder Support group for females ages 40+ in recovery from an eating disorder |
| Betsy Milas Triever, LICSW 508-586-2664 |
West Bridgewater |
Saturday Morning 9-10:15 (18+). Saturday morning 10:30-11:45 (13-18) |
Ongoing groups for teen girls and women looking to enhance their recovery process by connecting with others. |
| Wendy Reich, LICSW 617-327-5770 |
West Roxbury |
Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm |
Call for more information |