Mental Health
Therapy, psychiatry, counseling, and support for adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and life’s complexities.
Mental health care shouldn't feel fragmented
Most people juggle separate providers: one therapist, one psychiatrist, maybe a primary care doctor who doesn't know what is currently prescribed. Information gets lost. Medications conflict causing discomfort. Progress stalls.
Your mental health, physical health, and daily life are connected -- so should be your care.
Integrated mental health care
At Lawrence Medical Center, your mental health providers work alongside primary care and substance use treatment teams. They coordinate medications, share information with your consent, and adjust your care plan as your needs change.
What this means:
- No repeating your story at every appointment
- Your therapist and psychiatrist communicate regularly
- Physical health concerns that affect mental health get addressed
- Medication safety is monitored across all your providers
- Support services connect you with resources beyond clinical care
We see you as a whole person, not separate diagnoses.
Treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some people need weekly therapy. Others need medication management only. Many need both, plus case management or peer support. Your plan adjusts based on what’s actually working.
Mental health services at Lawrence Medical Center
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist in a confidential setting. You'll work together to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that impact your wellbeing, and develop healthier ways to handle difficult situations.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions led by a trained facilitator where you'll connect with others facing similar challenges. Share experiences, gain new perspectives, and build skills in a supportive environment. Topics may include relationships, self-esteem, stress management, and relapse prevention.
Case Management
Your case manager helps coordinate care, connect you with community resources (housing support, financial assistance, educational programs, transportation), and navigate insurance or system challenges. With your consent, they'll advocate for your needs and help remove barriers to treatment.
Peer Recovery Support
Guidance and encouragement from trained peer specialists with personal experience in mental health or addiction recovery. Peer support offers practical advice and connection from someone who understands what you're going through.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Our psychiatric providers evaluate your symptoms, prescribe and adjust medications when clinically appropriate, and monitor your response over time. We coordinate closely with your therapist and primary care doctor.
Common reasons people visit:
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- PTSD
- ADHD
- Support during recovery
- Medication adjustments
Flexible mental health appointment options
Telehealth: Available for therapy, psychiatry followups, and some case management sessions. Meet with providers from wherever you're comfortable.
In-person: Available at all our locations across Massachusetts for those who prefer face-toface care.
Your provider will discuss which format works best for your situation and goals.
When your providers work together
Physical and mental health connect
Sleep problems, chronic pain, fatigue, weight changes. Sometimes these are symptoms of depression or anxiety. When your providers communicate, these patterns get recognized and addressed appropriately.
Medications stay safe
Psychiatric medications can affect blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, or interact with other prescriptions. Your primary care doctor monitors these effects when they're part of your care team.
Recovery gets supported holistically
Whether you're managing substance use, navigating trauma, or working through depression, your physical health, mental health, and daily stability all impact each other. Coordinated care addresses all of it.
"One of the best places I’ve been to."
Scott
Patient at Lawrence Medical Center
Getting started with therapy
Step 1: Initial assessment
Meet with a provider (therapist or psychiatrist depending on your needs) to discuss your concerns, history, current symptoms, and goals. This helps determine the right treatment approach.
Step 2: Create a plan
Your provider recommends a plan, which might include therapy frequency, medication evaluation, support services, or a combination. The plan is built around your situation and preferences.
Step 3: Begin treatment
Start therapy sessions, medication management, or other services based on your treatment plan. Follow-up scheduling depends on your needs and clinical recommendations.
Step 4: Adjust as needed
Mental health course changes as your life changes. Your provider checks in regularly and adjusts the approach based on your progress and feedback.
We Work With Your Health Insurance Plan
We work directly with most health insurance plans in Massachusetts for all services. Some of the plans we accept are Masshealth, Medicare, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Wellpoint, WellSence, Mass General Brigham, and more.
Our team will help you understand your coverage before you schedule.
Questions about coverage?
Call us at (978) 655-5290 and we’ll check your plan.
Telehealth is available for most services, making care accessible wherever you live in Massachusetts.
Related services
Annual physicals, chronic condition management (diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, high cholesterol), preventive screenings, weight management, sick visits, and ongoing health monitoring.
Outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disorder treatment with Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol, and more. Same-day appointments available for qualified patients.
Screening and support for substance use concerns, sleep disorders, eating disorders, stress-related conditions, and other behavioral health issues that impact physical wellbeing. We address these as part of your overall health, not as separate or stigmatized concerns.
Our locations
Frequently asked questions
Therapy focuses on talking through patterns, building skills, and processing emotions. Psychiatry focuses on medication evaluation and management.
Most insurances let you can schedule directly with our mental health providers without a referral. Ask our team if your insurance requires a pre-authorization.
Yes. We prioritize continuity of care and work to schedule you with the same provider whenever possible.
Initial appointments are typically 45-60 minutes. Therapy sessions are usually 30-45 minutes. Psychiatry follow-ups range from 15:30 minutes depending on your needs.
Our services are for outpatient care, not crisis intervention. If you're in immediate danger, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911, or visit your nearest emergency room.
Yes, with your permission. Many people find it helpful to have support, especially during initial appointments.
Our psychiatric providers prescribe medications when clinically appropriate, including controlled substances for conditions like ADHD and anxiety, following established medical guidelines.
Yes. Your health information is protected by HIPAA. We only share information with other providers or family members with your written consent, except in cases required by law (risk of harm to self or others).
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