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
Public Transportation
225 Friend Street is a 3–minute walk from the North Station T stop, accessible via the Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail.
Bus routes 93, 111, and 426 stop at Haymarket T stop, which is a 6 minute walk to our office.
Driving Directions
From the North:
Take 93 South to Exit 26 Nashua Street. Use the right lane to follow signs for MA-28N/Leverett Circle/North Station. Stay right to continue towards Nashua Street. Turn right on Nashua Street. Nashua Street turns left into Lomasney Way. Turn left onto Causeway Street, then right onto Friend Street.
From the South:
Take 93 North to Exit 26 toward Storrow Drive. Keep left, follow signs for MA-28N/Leverett Circle/North Station. Stay right to continue towards Nashua Street. Turn right on Nashua Street. Nashua Street turns left into Lomasney Way. Turn left onto Causeway Street, then right onto Friend Street.
Parking:
We recommend parking in either the TD Garden/North Station Garage (3–minute walk) or the Haymarket Station Garage (6–minute walk.)
Directions to TD Garden/North Station Parking Garage
From the TD Garden/North Station, it’s a 3-minute walk to our office. Exit garage to Causeway Street. Cross Causeway Street and Friend Street will be towards your right. 225 Friend Street is ½ way down the block on your left.
TD Garden/North Station Parking Garage Rates
Please be aware that “event” parking rates will apply in the 2.5 hours before and during an event at TD Garden. CPA is not responsible for variable parking rates.
Directions to Haymarket Station Parking Garage
From Haymarket Garage, it’s a 6-minute walk to our office. Walk northwest on Congress Street towards Sudbury Street. Continue onto Merrimac Street. Turn right onto New Chardon Street and cross the street. Turn right onto Friend Street. 225 Friend Street is ½ way down the block on your right.
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