Frequently Asked Questions

Melrose-Wakefield Psychiatric Associates provides mental health services for individuals of all ages, from children to older adults.

Age Categories: Preteens and Teenagers, Adults, Seniors (65+)

Specialties: Individuals, Couples, and Families

Medication Management, Individual Psychotherapy, Complex Trauma, Anxiety/Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Sexual Identity, Marriage counseling, Divorce and Remarriage, Blended Family Matters, Eating Disorders, Weight and Body Image challenges, Chronic challenges, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Sex Trafficking Victims/Survivors, Addictions, Women in Recovery, ADD/ADHD, Veterans and First Responders Counseling, Christian Counseling, Life Coaching and many more!

We require at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling of appointments. Failure to provide adequate notice may result in a fee.

See below for the list of providers that we accept for our services.

1. Self-pay (sliding scale, good faith estimate). 

Commercial Plans ONLY: 

1. Wellpoint
2. Cigna
3. Anthem 
4. Aetna Health Insurance Company
5. Beacon Health Strategies
6. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
7. Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield
8. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
9. Health Plans Inc
10. MA Medicaid - MassHealth 
11. Tufts Health Plan
12. Tufts Health Public Plans
13. UnitedHealthcare
14. Optum 
15. Reliant
16. Medicare

*The above list does not guarantee coverage and you are responsible for payments insurance does not make on your behalf. Please confirm with your insurance that your provider is in network before scheduling an appointment. 

Refills requested outside of scheduled appointments                                   $20 

Per your request your provider may be able to write a letter on your behalf.  

We offer evaluations for Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters, confirming your pet's role in your mental health treatment. While ESAs do not have the same legal protections as service animals, valid ESA letters generally require landlords and travel services to provide reasonable accommodations.

If you're a Massachusetts resident in need of an ESA letter, contact us to schedule an evaluation and support your mental health with your cherished pet. 

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The fees for this service are $350 for comprehensive assessment & letter.

• Sliding Scale: Available if eligible.
• Pay by Cash, Check, Cash app, or Zelle.