Walden Clinic in Braintree

Our Braintree clinic is located in the heart of the south shore and is easily accessible for individuals living in the greater Boston and south shore areas via car or the red line. Our warm and inclusive space has recently been renovated and expanded to better accommodate the growing need for specialized eating disorder services. We are dedicated to treating children, teens and adults of all genders and their families and practice therapies that have been proven to support lasting recovery. Family-Based Treatment, which is used with the children and teenagers in our care, gives parents and/or caretakers an active and positive role in helping their child to reduce eating disorder behaviors, stabilize weight and resume proper adolescent development. We also encourage the involvement of family and loved ones in the treatment of adults in our care. We understand that eating disorders thrive in isolation so we do our best to ensure that you have a strong support system throughout your treatment journey. Our compassionate care team looks forward to meeting you and helping you to meet your recovery goals.

Walden Behavioral Care is contracted with most major insurance companies. Learn more today.

Kimberly Wick, LMHC
Program Director
I have been in the mental health field for more than 15 years. Prior to joining the Walden team in 2014, I had worked a lot with trauma survivors and noticed a remarkable amount of people who also had an eating disorder. I was fascinated by this correlation and the complexities of trying to treat both an eating disorder and trauma at the same time. At the Braintree clinic, we are passionate and committed to supporting you on your healing journey and emphasize collaboration and mutual appreciation. If you are wondering whether treatment is for you, my advice would be to take that first step. Give us a call and know that waiting on the other side of the phone, is an empathic and experienced team who want to help you.
Shannon Stern, LMHC
Assistant Program Director
My favorite part of working at Walden is having the opportunity to contribute to the emotional, psychological and physical well-being of so many deserving individuals. Being part of such a bright, warm and passionate team care professionals keeps me invigorated and fulfilled. If you are thinking about treatment, my advice would be to come meet us and ask as many questions as you need! We understand that it can feel uncomfortable taking a blind leap into change, so we are happy to talk to prospective clients about our unique philosophy and evidence-based treatment options.
What We Offer

Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Treatment

This program is ideal for teens who are medically stable but who require the structure and support of day treatment. Parents will take on a more active role at this level of care, learning – alongside your child – how to replace maladaptive behaviors with coping skills and how to deal with uncomfortable emotions in the moment.

Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Treatment

Designed for teens in need of more structured support than their outpatient team can provide, this level of care utilizes Family-Based Treatment, an evidence-based intervention proven to support lasting recovery that is meant to equip you and your family with the skills necessary to best help your child.

Pediatric Intensive Outpatient Treatment

This program is for children ages 8-11 and their parents and meets three days a week, with structured and activity-based individual, family and group therapy. Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is the focal point of our pediatric treatment program.

Adult Partial Hospitalization Treatment

This level of care is designed for individuals who require support during the day to optimize recovery success. You will experience a structured treatment environment focused on helping you to normalize eating patterns, target maladaptive coping behaviors and practice skills.

Adult Intensive Outpatient Treatment

This program is designed for adults who need a bit more intensive support than their outpatient team can provide. This level of care focuses on providing you with the skills necessary to replace maladaptive coping behaviors and to provide you with the flexibility to also balance other priorities such as work, family and/or school.

Adult Binge Eating Disorder Treatment

Designed for adults living with binge eating disorder, this program is ideal for individuals who need a bit more intensive support than their outpatient team can offer. This level of care focuses on providing you with the skills necessary to replace maladaptive coping behaviors and provides you with the flexibility to also balance other priorities such as work, family and/or school.
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Walden Behavioral Care
150 Grossman Drive
Suite 404
Braintree, MA 02184
Admissions: 888-791-0004
Phone: 781-380-0695
Fax: 781-380-0760
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Who We Treat
All Genders
We welcome men, women, transgender and non-binary individuals with all eating disorder diagnoses in need of specialized treatment. Learn more about our inclusive and diverse program offerings.
All Ages
We are here to help children, teens and adults with all types of eating disorders at all levels of care. Learn more about our specialized treatment services for children, adolescents and adults.
Our Locations
Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, we offer all levels of specialized eating disorder care for children, teens and adults of all genders and their families with care facilities conveniently located near Boston – one of the nation’s leading hubs of medical and clinical innovation. Explore our locations in Massachusetts.
Connecticut
Our expanding presence in the state includes the only state-of-the-art acute care hospital, one of few in the country, dedicated to the treatment and medical management of eating disorders. We offer day and evening programs for adults and adolescents of all genders and their families across our three locations. Discover healing at our Connecticut locations.
Georgia
We support the vibrant and diverse communities in the Atlanta area and surrounding states by offering specialized eating disorder support at varying levels of care for adolescents and adults of all genders and their families. Learn about our sites in Georgia.
Walden Stories
Ben’s Road Toward Recovery

Professional cyclist Ben Frederick developed an eating disorder when he was forced to stop competing after being thrown from his bike during a race resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Ben shares his story of perseverance and strength as he learned to navigate the road to a full life in recovery.

Coming Out Day

As proud allies, we are proud to foster a community, both for our patients and our employees, that values inclusivity and diversity. For this year’s “National Coming Out Day” some of our amazing employees decided to share their coming out stories in order to help others feel comfortable in doing so for themselves.

Walden on Gratitude

This year marks Walden Behavioral Care’s 15th Anniversary. Our staff came together to reflect on what makes working at Walden, and with you, so special.

I am leaving Walden with a happy heart and hope for the future; the second part of my journey has begun.
Sophie, age 20
Walden has moved our daughter and my family to a wonderfully positive place.
Mother of Mia, age 15
Because of the love and support from Walden, I am now starting to believe for myself that life can be better.
Mike, age 59
Walden has a tremendous program that helped grab me from the clutches of my eating disorder and pull me out. I am so grateful.
Lynn, age 47
Your compassion and support helped me believe that I no longer need to be a prisoner to my broken eyes or the voice in my head.
Tonya, age 27
What’s New
Discussing Media's Satire of Eating Disorders

Walden’s Emily Slager joins the discussion on Hellogiggles.com about the way popular media portrays eating disorders and that perpetuates stigmas, preventing people from accessing and seeking support.

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Walden Featured on Boston 25

We are proud to have been featured in an important Boston 25 News story highlighting eating disorders and the unique stress that the holiday season can bring.

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Our Own Dr. Linda Buchanan Gets Published

Dr. Buchanan’s debut book describes a common experience that many therapists face with clients; feeling stuck.

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About Walden
Walden Behavioral Care is a rapidly-growing, national mental health care system specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. We are one of the only organizations committed to serving individuals of all genders and eating disorder diagnoses at all levels of care. We currently have 15 locations across New England and Georgia and have spent the past 15 years utilizing our evidence-based, personalized approach to treatment to help more than 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Based out of Waltham, MA, we employ more than 450 employees who are dedicated to supporting individuals living with eating disorders in accessing the care they need and deserve.