Commonwealth Psychology is now LifeStance Health! Clients will continue to receive the same comprehensive and compassionate care with the same insurance coverage. This site will soon redirect to a site our new online home where you’ll find access to our online scheduling, expanded resources, and important information.
CURRENT CLIENTS: Important Update: Potential Changes to Telehealth Benefits
Appointments
Click Here to book an appointment, or call: (781) 551-0999
Directions from Boston
From Boston, take I-90 West/ Massachusetts Turnpike. You will stay on I-90 until you see EXIT 17, Newton/Watertown, approximately 5 miles from downtown Boston. Take EXIT 17, get into your right lane, and follow the sign for Washington St./West Newton. This will lead you onto Washington St.
Once on Washington St., move immediately to your right and take your first right hand turn onto Bacon St. Our building is immediately on your left-a large tan building with green trim-and the parking garage will also be on your left.
Driving from points West
From points west, take I-90 East/Massachusetts Turnpike towards Boston. Take EXIT 17, Newton/Watertown. Stay straight, then bear left toward I-90 West/Watertown/Newton. Move somewhat to the right-middle lane and follow the sign for West Newton. This will bring you onto Washington Street, and 313 Washington Street will be on your right.
Once on Washington St., move immediately to your right and take your first right hand turn onto Bacon St. Our building is immediately on your left– a large tan building with green trim-and the parking garage will also be on your left.
To Park
There is paid parking available in our building (garage entrance on Bacon St.) at the following rates: Up to one hour: $4.00, up to 2 hours: $8.00, up to 3 hours: $12.00, daily max; $16.00. Payment must be made upon exiting the garage with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover.) There are metered spots on Washington St. and on Bacon St., as well. If you need accessible parking, continue down the garage ramp and you will find handicapped spots located near the elevator shaft.
There is an additional pay garage located in the brick building on the other side of Bacon St. from our garage entrance. There is also a 12-hour meter lot behind the brick building (take a right at the end of Bacon St. and then another right into the lot). The meter lot is only 25 cents per half hour!
Public Transportation
Many MBTA buses stop very close to our office, including bus route numbers: 57, 504, 502, and 558. For specific directions and bus schedules, please refer to http://www.mbta.com.
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