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.
Connect to Recovery (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 978-474-1777 |
Andover | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 6:00-7:30PM |
4-week structured, intensive group therapy and supervised meal program for adult women and men. CBT, DBT, Friends & Family, Nutritional, Body & Soul, Body Image, & Weeknd Planning groups. |
| 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 617-797-3558 |
Newton |
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 |