About Us
Our promise to you
An environment that feels warm and welcoming
We appreciate all that makes you, you. At Walden Behavioral™, every individual, no matter the age, gender, diagnosis, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background, receives equal access to our empathetic and affirming care. Our diverse team of care professionals has experience working with all types of people and understands that all healing journeys are unique.
Treatment methods that have proven to support lasting recovery.
We want to help set you up for continued success following treatment. For that reason, we rely on information from scientific research as a guide for the work we will do together. Much of your time with us will be spent learning adaptive coping skills to replace unhealthy behaviors, implementing mindfulness-based skills to help fight urges in the moment and reframing unhelpful thoughts or beliefs that are getting in the way of your recovery.
The level of support that is appropriate for you
No matter where you are in your healing journey, we will provide you with the level of support you need for your current psychological and medical needs. Having varying levels of care helps us to ensure that transitioning from one level to another is as quick, seamless and stress-free as possible.
We will work with you – and your insurance company.
Your health and recovery are of the utmost importance to us and we work hard to secure in-network contracts with the majority of insurance and managed care companies.
A specialized treatment team dedicated to YOU.
Our empathetic and experienced team is here to support your specific needs every step of the way. Treatment requires an integrated and personalized approach. By choosing Walden, you will receive an individualized treatment plan and care from an experienced team of professionals that could include psychologists, dietitians, psychiatric prescribers, doctors, nurses and mental health counselors.
Who We Treat
Our Locations
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Georgia
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What people are saying about us this month.
90% of patients said their experience with their clinician was positive in helping them acquire coping skills and gaining insight into recovery.
The most helpful part of my experience at Walden was: meeting people who are going through the same things and gaining understanding and insight into my eating disorder.
“When I entered treatment, I felt as though I was in a safe space and it stayed that way my entire time at Walden. I felt very supported by all the people around me.”
93% said they felt welcomed by the staff when they began the program
“I learned a lot from informative sessions about the way our eating disorders work. The education around nutrition and food helped me understand what my body needs to thrive.”
“The staff is phenomenal. I truly couldn’t be happier with the skills I’ve learned during my time here. Thank you so much for saving me.”
What’s New
What We’re Reading: Hunger by Roxane Gay
In case you are pressed for time, I will keep this short and sweet: Hunger is worth the investment of time. It is a difficult book - challenging in ways you would expect when written by an “intersectional” and marginalized woman. I can honestly say that I have become a better and more enlightened person for having the opportunity to learn more about her life.
Eating Disorders in Minority Communities
Eating disorders do not discriminate based on an individual's skin color, ethnicity, body type, gender or age. In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Month, here are some important statistics about eating disorders and how minorities are impacted.
ARFID: Five Fast Facts
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a condition that is often called 'extreme picky eating.' While this can be true, there are many other components of this illness that can complicate diagnosis and recovery. Here are a few important facts about ARFID that you should know.