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Therapy for Boston Residents, Online and in Person Nearby

Many of our Boston clients meet with us online, fitting therapy around demanding jobs in hospitals, universities and offices. Others make the trip to our Arlington office for in-person sessions in a calm, welcoming space.

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Getting here from Boston

Our office at 7 Central Street, Suite 160, is near Arlington Center, just off Massachusetts Avenue. It is usually 20 to 30 minutes by car from downtown Boston, depending on traffic. By transit, take the Red Line to Harvard and the 77 bus up Massachusetts Avenue.

Secure video sessions are available to anyone located in Massachusetts and are covered by most of our in-network plans.

What Boston clients often bring to therapy

  • Burnout in healthcare, finance, tech and academia
  • Anxiety, panic and overthinking
  • Imposter syndrome and high-achiever pressure
  • Intercultural and interfaith relationships
  • Children of immigrants and first-generation professionals
  • Grief and major life transitions

How We Can Help

Online therapy

Secure video sessions from home or office, anywhere in Massachusetts.

Online therapy in Massachusetts

Severance group

A small in-person group in Arlington for people whose work has quietly taken over their life.

Severance group

Couples therapy

Support for intercultural, interfaith and busy two-career couples.

Couples therapy

Common Questions

Do you see clients who live in Boston?

Yes. Many Boston clients meet with us by secure video, and others travel to our Arlington office for in-person sessions.

Is online therapy covered by insurance?

Most of our in-network plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Aetna, Cigna, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Optum and UnitedHealthcare) cover online sessions the same as in-person visits. Call the number on your card to confirm your benefits.

How do I get to your office from Boston?

Drive about 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, or take the Red Line to Harvard and the 77 bus up Massachusetts Avenue to Arlington Center.

What is the best first step?

Book a free 30-minute assessment by video or in person. A member of our clinical team will help you decide what kind of support fits and who on our team is the best match.

In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Aetna, Cigna, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Optum and UnitedHealthcare. Private pay and superbills available.

Other areas we serve: Cambridge · Somerville · Lexington · Belmont · Medford · Online across Massachusetts · Arlington

In crisis? Al-Kindi is not an emergency service. Call 911 if you are in danger, or call or text 988 any time.

Last updated November 2026 · Al-Kindi Counseling Services, Inc., 7 Central Street, Suite 160, Arlington, MA 02476 · (978) 996-8033