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Therapy for Somerville Residents, Next Door in Arlington and Online

Arlington borders Somerville, so our office is an easy trip from Davis Square, Teele Square, Ball Square and West Somerville. We also meet by secure video anywhere in Massachusetts.

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Getting here from Somerville

Our office at 7 Central Street, Suite 160, is near Arlington Center, just off Massachusetts Avenue. From Davis or Teele Square it is usually a 10 to 15 minute drive, or an easy bike ride along the Somerville Community Path and the Minuteman Bikeway.

If your week is packed, online sessions keep therapy consistent without the commute.

What Somerville clients often bring to therapy

  • Burnout and work-life balance in a fast-paced career
  • Anxiety, overthinking and feeling stuck
  • Dating, relationships and couples communication
  • LGBTQ+ identity and affirming support
  • Creative blocks and performance anxiety for musicians and artists
  • Loneliness in a busy city

How We Can Help

Individual therapy

Affirming, culturally responsive support for anxiety, low mood, identity and life transitions.

Anxiety & depression therapy

Music-Guided Mindfulness

An in-person group in Arlington pairing live oud improvisation with mindful listening to calm anxiety. No musical experience needed.

Music-Guided Mindfulness group

Couples therapy

Help with communication, recurring arguments and rebuilding trust, for couples at every stage.

Couples therapy

Common Questions

Do you see clients from Somerville?

Yes. Our Arlington office is just over the town line from West Somerville and Davis Square, and we also offer secure video sessions anywhere in Massachusetts.

Are you LGBTQ+ affirming?

Yes. Al-Kindi is LGBTQ+ affirming and welcomes clients of every identity, relationship and background.

How do I get to your office from Davis Square?

Most clients drive or bike. It is about 10 to 15 minutes by car, or a short ride on the Somerville Community Path and Minuteman Bikeway into Arlington. Online sessions are always an option.

Which insurance do you accept?

We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Aetna, Cigna, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, and most of these plans cover online sessions the same as in-person visits. Private pay and superbills for out-of-network reimbursement are also available.

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 · Lexington · Belmont · Medford · Boston · 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