Psych Boston · Serving Brookline & Norfolk County
Psychiatric Medication Management in Brookline, MA
Psychiatric medication management means more than writing a prescription. It is an ongoing partnership in which your clinician monitors how a medication is working, watches for side effects and adjusts the plan as your life and symptoms change.
Psych Boston provides psychiatric medication management for patients in Brookline, Massachusetts, from our office in Lexington and through secure telehealth. Brookline is close to Boston's medical community, and many patients here want a practice that coordinates closely with their existing doctors and therapists.
Psychiatric medication management for Brookline patients: who it helps
People from Brookline come to us for psychiatric medication management for many reasons, including:
- Patients starting a new psychiatric medication
- People experiencing side effects or limited benefit
- Patients who want to reduce or stop a medication safely
- Anyone transferring care from another prescriber
- Patients managing more than one medication or medical condition
- Adults and teens with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder and other conditions
What to expect
- Medication review: We review every medication and supplement you take, past trials, what helped and what did not.
- Shared decision: Your clinician explains options, expected benefits, common side effects and alternatives so you can decide together.
- Monitoring: Follow-up visits track symptoms, side effects, sleep, appetite and — when needed — lab work or vital signs.
- Adjustments: Doses are changed gradually and only with a clear reason; tapering is planned carefully to avoid withdrawal effects.
Getting care from Brookline
We do not have a separate office in Brookline; all in-person visits take place at our Lexington location. Brookline patients usually reach our Lexington office in about 30 minutes via Route 9 and Route 128, or through Cambridge via Route 2. The Green Line C and D branches serve Brookline.
We regularly see patients from Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, Washington Square, Chestnut Hill and Fisher Hill. For many Brookline residents, a combination of an in-person first visit and telehealth follow-ups works well.
- Office: 35 Bedford St #17, Lexington, MA 02420
- Phone: 781-218-9550
- Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
- Telehealth: Available for patients located in Massachusetts — learn about telehealth visits
Why patients choose Psych Boston
Psych Boston is an outpatient psychiatry practice based in Lexington, serving patients across Greater Boston and Massachusetts. Our psychiatric clinicians focus on careful evaluation, shared decision-making and steady follow-up rather than rushed visits. Meet our clinical team.
Frequently asked questions about psychiatric medication management in Brookline
Do you have an office in Brookline?
Our office is in Lexington at 35 Bedford Street. Brookline patients usually reach our Lexington office in about 30 minutes via Route 9 and Route 128, or through Cambridge via Route 2. Many Brookline patients also use secure telehealth, which is available to patients located in Massachusetts at the time of the visit when clinically appropriate.
How often are medication management visits?
Early on, visits are often every 2–4 weeks. Once you are stable, many patients are seen every 1–3 months.
Can you take over prescriptions from my previous psychiatrist?
Yes. After an initial evaluation and review of your records, our clinicians can continue or adjust your current medications.
Can medication management be done by telehealth?
Often, yes. Many follow-ups can be done by secure video for patients located in Massachusetts at the time of the visit, as long as it is clinically appropriate.
Can I get psychiatric medication management by telehealth from Brookline?
In many cases, yes. Brookline residents can often complete visits by secure video from home or work in Massachusetts. Your clinician may recommend an in-office visit in Lexington when that would be more helpful.
Is this an emergency service?
No. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.
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This page is for general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
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