Do mental health care clinicians in Boston, Massachusetts accept insurance?

Yes, most health insurance carriers in Boston, Massachusetts cover mental health care including psychotherapy and psychiatry. Calculating the exact amount of coverage will be based on the plan details and whether the selected mental health clinician is in-network or out-of-network. LifeStance is in-network with most insurance plans in Massachusetts, so you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible. We work with AetnaBeaconBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)CentivoClaritev (MultiPlan PHCS)Devoted Health Plan-MedicareEvernorth (Cigna)HealthSmartMediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)Northwell DirectOptum, UnitedHealthcareOptum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community CarePartners Direct HealthProvider Network of America (PNOA)Quest Behavioral HealthSana BenefitsTELUS Health (BHS)TuftsWellSense Health PlanWellSense Health Plan-Medicaid However, even in cases when a LifeStance provider is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company especially If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan that LifeStance is out of network with, you likely cannot receive a reimbursement and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. Our mental health provider rates vary based on experience, we would be happy to assist you with clarifying the rate and finding you the right provider.

How can I make an appointment with a clinician in Boston, Massachusetts?

Once you have found a provider in Boston, Massachusetts you want to make an appointment with, you can proceed with booking an appointment online via a link on the provider’s profile or request a callback so our office will call you at the time that is convenient for you. This is especially important for new patients, as normally your provider will schedule your next appointment with you before the end of the session. If you are a new patient or want to schedule a session with another provider, the LifeStance scheduling specialist will go over your scheduling preferences and provider’s availability in-person or online. If your treatment involves scheduling appointments in group settings, our specialist will follow up with days and times with you over a phone call.

Find Mental Health Care in Boston, Massachusetts

Choose from approximately 60 LifeStance supported mental health clinicians that serve patients in Boston, Massachusetts. Our mental health clinicians see patients in 33 local offices in Massachusetts and also provide virtual appointments throughout the state.

Ben Lewis, Therapist

Ben Lewis (he/him) is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health who helps individuals navigate the complexities of mental health and identity. Serving patients across Massachusetts, Ben offers individual therapy for adults aged 18 through 64, specializing in anxiety, depression, and gender identity issues. His unique approach, rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic methods, provides a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a meaningful way. Ben is deeply committed to helping individuals find clarity, self-acceptance, and a sense of purpose, regardless of the challenges they may face. One of Ben's primary areas of focus is working with LGBTQ+ individuals and those struggling with racial, ethnic, and class-based issues. Having grown up at the intersection of Black, mixed-race, queer, and male identity, Ben has firsthand insight into the difficulties that can arise from feeling caught between or left out of societal norms. He is particularly passionate about helping those who may feel marginalized or misunderstood, guiding them toward self-love, empowerment, and mental well-being. Ben's approach combines empathy with evidence-based practices, ensuring his clients feel seen and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. In his work, Ben also helps individuals address issues of gender identity, leveraging his understanding of both identity development and object relations theory to offer personalized care. His therapy sessions are designed to meet each client where they are, helping them build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Ben is dedicated to providing culturally responsive care, ensuring that the diverse identities and backgrounds of his clients are respected and valued. Outside of his professional work, Ben enjoys staying active through working out, singing, and playing video games. These personal hobbies provide a balance to his clinical practice, allowing him to maintain a well-rounded approach to life. Ben serves the Massachusetts community with a strong commitment to fostering mental health and well-being for those who seek his guidance.

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Accepts: Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Aetna, Carelon (Beacon) See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression/feeling down See all

Ages Served: 18-64

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-552-5116

185 Devonshire St, Suites 800, 801, & 802

617-552-5116

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Jennifer Yang, Therapist

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Accepts: Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Aetna, Carelon (Beacon) See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression/feeling down See all

Ages Served: 18-40

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-552-5116

185 Devonshire St, Suites 800, 801, & 802

617-552-5116

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Max Ellenhorn, Therapist

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Accepts: Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Aetna, Carelon (Beacon) See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Panic attacks See all

Ages Served: 18-40

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-618-5770

225 Friend Street, Suite 800

617-618-5770

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Emma Michiels, Therapist

Emma Michiels helps individuals in Massachusetts navigate life’s challenges with compassionate, evidence-based therapy designed to foster meaningful and lasting change. She works with adults across early career, midlife, and later adulthood, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to make progress toward improved emotional well-being. Emma is particularly passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions, especially those connected to midlife shifts, aging, evolving identities, and changing roles. She understands that these transitions can feel overwhelming, and she works with clients to build resilience, confidence, and clarity as they navigate new chapters. Her clinical approach reflects a deep respect for each person’s lived experience, strengths, and goals. She provides individual therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based strategies, tailoring care to the needs of each client. Emma also works with individuals managing grief, medical-related emotional challenges, and relationship concerns, and she offers additional services to address a wide range of mental health needs for adults of all stages in life. Emma practices at LifeStance Health and brings a warm presence informed by a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys baking, running, and listening to audiobooks, which help her stay balanced and grounded.

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Specialties: Anxiety, Career & work issues See all

Ages Served: 22-40

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-618-5770

225 Friend Street, Suite 800

617-618-5770

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Cara Dargan, Therapist

Cara Dargan helps teens and adults make sense of overwhelming emotions, persistent stress, and patterns that no longer serve them, offering thoughtful, individualized mental health care to patients across Massachusetts. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and collaborative therapy experience grounded in clinical skill and genuine human connection, helping people feel safer, more confident, and more aligned with their values as they navigate life in Massachusetts. Cara provides individual therapy for teens, young adults, and adults. She commonly works with concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related symptoms, while also supporting individuals managing mood disorders, life transitions, and stress connected to health or chronic pain. Her work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches, helping patients build emotional flexibility, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. In addition to these core areas, she offers support for a range of other mental health needs. Cara is especially passionate about trauma-informed care and helping clients understand how past experiences, attachment patterns, and environmental stressors shape present-day thoughts and behaviors. She focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their stories, reconnect with their values, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves. By integrating mindfulness and values-based work, she helps individuals process difficult experiences while building resilience and a clearer sense of direction. She has experience supporting individuals from adoption and foster care backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with developmental disabilities. Cara is known for her open-minded, accepting style and for using appropriate humor to help clients feel at ease in therapy. Outside of her clinical work, Cara enjoys spending time with her two rescue pets, especially training her dog to reduce anxiety and reactivity. She values music, live shows with friends, creative hobbies like embroidery and crocheting, video games, and family game nights. Cara is proud to support teens and adults throughout Massachusetts at LifeStance Health.

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Specialties: Sexual trauma, Trauma & PTSD

Ages Served: 18-64

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-618-5770

225 Friend Street, Suite 800

617-618-5770

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Katie Phillips, Therapist

Katie Phillips, LCSW, helps adults, couples, and families in Massachusetts navigate life’s challenges with practical strategies, emotional insight, and compassionate guidance. Through individual, couples, and family therapy, she supports clients experiencing stress, anxiety, and relational difficulties, creating a safe space to explore emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen connections. At LifeStance Health, Katie is dedicated to fostering growth and resilience for her patients across the state. She is particularly passionate about working with clients dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and women’s mental health concerns. Katie’s approach emphasizes understanding the unique experiences that shape each person’s emotional world and relationships. She collaborates with clients to develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms, improving communication, and navigating life transitions. Her focus includes supporting clients from adoption or foster care backgrounds, as well as those in the LGBTQ+ community, while offering additional areas of expertise as needed. Katie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and couples or family counseling techniques to help clients achieve meaningful change. She emphasizes skill-building, emotional regulation, and enhanced interpersonal functioning, guiding clients toward goals that reflect their values and strengths. Her work with adults and couples addresses common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, reproductive challenges, and school avoidance, while also providing additional individualized support as appropriate. Outside of her clinical work, Katie enjoys reading, playing video games, watching movies and comedy, baking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with cats. These hobbies support her sense of balance and creativity, which she brings to her therapy practice. Katie Phillips provides individual, couples, and family therapy through LifeStance Health and serves clients throughout Massachusetts.

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Accepts: Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Aetna, Carelon (Beacon) See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Family conflict See all

Ages Served: 18-64

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-618-5770

225 Friend Street, Suite 800

617-618-5770

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Corey Lunn, Therapist

Corey Lunn helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Massachusetts manage emotional challenges, build coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. At LifeStance Health, he provides individualized therapy in a supportive, structured environment where clients can better understand their thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. Corey works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and ADHD, offering practical strategies that promote stability, focus, and improved daily functioning. His clinical approach emphasizes evidence-based care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Corey integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients regulate emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthier responses to stress. He also supports individuals experiencing school avoidance, mood instability, and obsessive or intrusive thoughts, while offering additional areas of expertise to address a broad range of mental health needs. Corey is particularly dedicated to supporting adolescents and teens facing behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, and school-related stress. He works closely with young clients to strengthen coping skills, improve emotional awareness, and build confidence in navigating academic and social environments. His work also extends to adults managing ongoing mental health conditions, helping them develop resilience and maintain progress over time. He has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, those on the autism spectrum, and individuals with developmental disabilities. Corey tailors his therapeutic approach to meet each person’s unique background and goals, fostering a collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship. Outside of his clinical work, Corey enjoys staying active through fitness and spending time outdoors hiking and swimming, which supports his belief in the connection between physical and mental well-being. Corey Lunn provides mental health therapy services across Massachusetts, helping clients move toward greater balance and improved quality of life.

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Accepts: Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Aetna, Carelon (Beacon) See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder See all

Ages Served: 11-64

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-552-5116

185 Devonshire St, Suites 800, 801, & 802

617-552-5116

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Rae Zhou, Nurse Practitioner

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Aetna See all

Specialties: Gender identity, LGBTQ+ See all

Ages Served: 18-64

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-552-5116

185 Devonshire St, Suites 800, 801, & 802

617-552-5116

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Victoria Ouellette, Nurse Practitioner

Helping adults achieve stability, symptom relief, and improved daily functioning, Victoria Ouellette provides thoughtful, evidence-based medication management at LifeStance Health for patients across Massachusetts. She partners closely with each individual to understand their unique experiences, ensuring treatment plans are personalized, effective, and aligned with their goals for mental wellness. Victoria specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, offering comprehensive psychiatric medication management to support individuals navigating a range of mental health conditions. Her approach emphasizes careful assessment, ongoing monitoring, and open communication to optimize outcomes. In addition to these core areas, she has experience supporting patients with complex or co-occurring conditions and offers additional areas of focus to meet diverse mental health needs. She is dedicated to providing inclusive care and has experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, and those with autism spectrum disorders. Victoria strives to create a respectful, collaborative environment where patients feel heard and empowered in their care, particularly when managing long-term conditions or navigating life transitions. Victoria works with adults and seniors, tailoring care to each stage of life, including midlife and later-life mental health needs. Her medication management services are designed to support patients in achieving balance, improving quality of life, and maintaining long-term emotional health. Outside of her clinical work, Victoria enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring new foods, bringing curiosity and openness into both her personal and professional life. Victoria Ouellette continues to provide compassionate, patient-centered mental health care to individuals throughout Massachusetts.

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Accepts: Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS), Optum (UnitedHealthcare), Aetna See all

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression/feeling down See all

Ages Served: 18-75+

3.13 miles away

Boston, MA

617-552-5116

185 Devonshire St, Suites 800, 801, & 802

617-552-5116

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Our Top Rated Mental Health Clinicians Serve the Boston Metropolitan Area

Brookline, Cambridge, Medford, Quincy, Somerville

Our Mental Health Serve the Following Boston Metropolitan Area Neighborhoods:

Boston, Massachusetts is home to several distinct neighborhoods. Beacon Hill is known for its historic charm and cobblestone streets. Back Bay offers a mix of upscale shopping and beautiful brownstone homes. The North End is famous for its Italian heritage and delicious food. South Boston, or "Southie," has a strong sense of community and a rich Irish-American history.

FAQs about how to find a clinician in Boston, Massachusetts

Find a provider near you in Boston, Massachusetts on LifeStance. To find your perfect match use filters like insurance accepted, therapy specialty, and provider identity. Mental health care clinicians on LifeStance are highly rated and vetted for their extensive experience treating individual adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. They offer both in-person and telehealth care.