Center for Anxiety Boston
Center for Anxiety Boston helps people with anxiety. The clinic opened in 2011 and lists only outpatient care. Sessions are scheduled so you keep your routine at home.
Outpatient90 days
Center for Anxiety Boston sits on Devonshire Street in downtown Boston and treats children from age 6, teenagers, and adults. The clinic is one of many outpatient centers in Massachusetts listed by SAMHSA and operates by appointment only. That means someone keeps sleeping at home and keeps their school or work schedule while getting help.
The clinic describes short-term, focused work meant to produce visible change without stretching care out longer than needed. A careful evaluation comes first, and from there the clinician builds a plan that fits the person rather than a fixed package. Family members can join sessions, and spiritual concerns can be part of the conversation when someone wants that.
A distinctive piece is the Echelon Program, which serves executives, professionals, and other high-performing people dealing with anxiety, stress, and burnout. For people searching for a center for anxiety Boston, this program pairs discreet coordination with established therapy methods, on the premise that someone can work on resilience and balance without stepping away from responsibilities.
Therapy approaches at this Boston center
Center for Anxiety Boston offers outpatient care only, meaning scheduled individual and group sessions rather than overnight or residential treatment. Evidence-based methods including dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are used by therapists together with exposure-based work, helping people develop lasting coping skills and reducing how much symptoms interfere with daily life. If someone needs overnight monitoring or detox, this clinic's outpatient level of care will not be enough and a higher level of care should be considered.
Sessions take several forms: family therapy individual counseling and couples counseling, group therapy, adult-child therapy, and spiritual care when it fits. The clinic also offers parent and family work meant to improve communication, break patterns that keep problems going, and support steadier functioning at home. Treatment is described as individualized and family-involved, with support meetings listed as aftercare.
- Personalized Treatment
- Individual Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family Involvement
- Couples Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Spiritual Care
- Adult-Child Therapy
- 1-on-1 Counseling
Who the clinic is built for in Boston
- Children from age 6 and adolescents, with parent involvement in treatment
- Adults, including men and women, young adults, and couples
- Executives and professionals dealing with anxiety, stress, and burnout through the Echelon Program
- People with anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, or self-harm concerns
- Families seeking therapy to change communication and household patterns
Stay length, program size and languages
The clinic gives a typical program length of 90 days and lists four photos on its SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov profile, so it is a small office-based practice rather than a campus with grounds. Care is delivered in English, and snacks are the only personal amenity listed. Sessions happen by appointment in Boston's financial district at 185 Devonshire Street, Suite 902.
Paying for care at this clinic in Boston
Center for Anxiety Boston lists cash pay rates as its payment option, so ask the office directly about fees and which insurance it will bill. Since the clinic does not list the plans it accepts, the practical step is to call with your plan details and confirm your share of the cost before scheduling. If you have MassHealth, ask directly whether the practice contracts with that plan, since outpatient mental health benefits differ by network.
What to ask before reserving a spot
- Will you take my insurance, and what would each session cost if you do not?
- How many sessions does a typical 90-day course of care involve, and how often would we meet?
- Who would my child or family member see, and how much parent involvement is expected?
- Can you treat the specific diagnosis, such as OCD, an eating disorder, or PTSD, or would you refer us elsewhere?
- What happens if symptoms worsen between appointments, and who do we call after hours?
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Common questions
Is Center for Anxiety Boston a rehab or an outpatient clinic?
It is an outpatient clinic, not a residential rehab. The only level of care listed is outpatient, so people attend scheduled sessions and continue living at home. That can suit someone whose anxiety or related condition is stable enough for weekly therapy, while someone in crisis or needing overnight monitoring would need a higher level of care. Ask the clinic directly whether your situation fits what they offer.
What therapies does the clinic offer for anxiety?
Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and exposure-based methods are listed, offered through individual, group, couples, and family sessions. Spiritual care and adult-child therapy also appear. Treatment plans come after a detailed evaluation, so the mix of methods should match your diagnosis and preferences. If you want a particular approach for OCD or an eating disorder, confirm it is offered before you book.
How long does treatment usually last at this Boston practice?
The listed typical program length is 90 days. That is a general figure, not a promise, since the clinic describes short-term, targeted work meant to avoid extending care beyond what a person needs. Your own timeline will depend on the evaluation and how you respond. It is fair to ask at the first meeting how progress will be reviewed and what would signal that you can step down.
How much does the Center for Anxiety Boston cost?
Cash pay rates are listed instead of a fixed insurance panel, so the dependable answer has to come from the office itself. Call with your plan information and ask what your out-of-pocket price would be for each session. Nothing here should be taken as a quote or a promise of coverage. For context, SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov lists 326 facilities of all kinds across Massachusetts, and their payment arrangements vary widely.
Does the clinic treat children and teenagers?
Yes, the clinic serves children from age 6, adolescents, and adults, with parent and family therapy available. If you are calling about a child, then ask how much parent involvement is expected and who would be assigned. The clinic lists adult-child therapy and family therapy as options, which can help communication at home. Confirm availability for your child's age and diagnosis before scheduling.