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
For therapy appointments:
You may log in to our secure portal to view your appointment link. You will also receive an email with a unique link prior to each session. The link is generated by and the session is embedded into our secure electronic medical records system so you can be assured of your privacy.
For psychiatry or neuropsychology appointments:
ASAP: Please complete a pre-call test by copying the below link into the Google Chrome web browser.
https://tokbox.com/developer/tools/precall/
This will ensure your device and network will be adequate for Telehealth.
If your device fails any item on the test please call us at 617-259-1895.
On the day of your appointment:
5-10 minutes before the start time of your appointment, please copy and paste the follow URL into the Google Chrome web browser
https://commpsych.doxy.me/meet
You will utilize this URL for all TeleHealth appointments. Please save a bookmark in Google Chrome.
You will be asked for your name, please enter your First Name and Last Name and click check in.
You will then be checked into our digital waiting room, a member of our administrative staff will initiate a video call with you shortly!
If you have any issues once you follow the link/get set up, please call the office at 617-259-1895.
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