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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).

If you would like to schedule an assessment or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 12 or 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.

If you would like to schedule a consultation or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 12 or 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.

If you would like to schedule a consulation 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.

If you would like to schedule a coaching session or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 12 or 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 $15 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:
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

Mary Ellen Williams, LICSW


508-230-1732 ex.1

North Easton

Call for more information

 

 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