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Psychiatric Medication Management in Framingham, MA

Starting, switching or stopping a psychiatric medication is a decision that deserves close follow-up. Our medication management visits focus on what is working, what is not, and the safest way to reach your goals.

Psych Boston provides psychiatric medication management for patients in Framingham, Massachusetts, from our office in Lexington and through secure telehealth. As MetroWest's largest city, Framingham has a broad mix of students, families and commuters, and telehealth helps many residents avoid the Route 9 and Mass Pike traffic.

Psychiatric medication management for Framingham patients: who it helps

People from Framingham 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

  1. Medication review: We review every medication and supplement you take, past trials, what helped and what did not.
  2. Shared decision: Your clinician explains options, expected benefits, common side effects and alternatives so you can decide together.
  3. Monitoring: Follow-up visits track symptoms, side effects, sleep, appetite and — when needed — lab work or vital signs.
  4. Adjustments: Doses are changed gradually and only with a clear reason; tapering is planned carefully to avoid withdrawal effects.

Getting care from Framingham

We do not have a separate office in Framingham; all in-person visits take place at our Lexington location. Framingham patients usually reach Lexington in about 30–35 minutes via Route 9 or the Mass Pike to I-95/Route 128 north. Framingham Station on the Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line serves downtown.

We regularly see patients from Downtown Framingham, Saxonville, Nobscot, Framingham Centre near Framingham State University and Southside. For many Framingham 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 Framingham

Can I get psychiatric medication management by telehealth from Framingham?

In many cases, yes. Framingham 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.

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.

Which Framingham neighborhoods do you serve?

We see patients from all parts of Framingham, including Downtown Framingham, Saxonville, Nobscot, Framingham Centre near Framingham State University and Southside, as well as surrounding Middlesex County communities.

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.

Request psychiatric medication management — Framingham, MA

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