LifeStance Health Auburn
LifeStance Health Auburn is an outpatient practice at 11 Midstate Dr. The site is one of 326 facilities listed for Massachusetts on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov. Sessions run Monday through Friday, in person or online.
- Outpatient
- 5 days


This is a clinic setting rather than a residential building. People come for scheduled sessions with a therapist or prescriber, then go home the same day. The Auburn office sits just south of Worcester, so it draws from the surrounding towns as well as the city.
According to its description, the staff includes licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, and the practice addresses substance use as well as mental health conditions. Treatment plans are shaped by each client's requirements and stage of life, with the clinicians involved coordinating their care. Appointments are available in person at the office or through virtual video sessions.
Because this is an outpatient practice, it doesn't provide around-the-clock monitoring. Anyone who needs withdrawal management or residential care would be looking at a different level of care. The practice does offer younger clients approaches such as narrative therapy and play therapy, and it runs psychological and neuropsychological evaluations as well as psychiatry for adults and children.
Outpatient therapy approaches in Auburn
At the LifeStance Health Auburn location, outpatient care means scheduled appointments, often weekly, rather than staying at the facility, and the practice describes a typical program length of 5 days. Options for counseling include group therapy, narrative therapy, family therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy plus dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, individual sessions, and goal-oriented solution-focused therapy. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is also among the listed services.
The practice describes its work as evidence-based, individual, and personalized. For a person with alcohol use concerns, that typically means counseling focused on drinking patterns and any co-occurring conditions like depression or anxiety. If a clinician determines that someone needs medically supervised withdrawal, that care would take place elsewhere, and the practice can discuss appropriate options.
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Narrative Therapy
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Individual Treatment
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Evidence-Based
- Personalized Treatment
Who the Auburn practice is built for
- Adolescents, children, boys and girls, with therapy approaches suited to younger clients
- Adult men and women, including older adults
- Individuals who live with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD, or schizophrenia
- People with alcohol or other drug concerns, including co-occurring disorders
- Families and couples seeking therapy together
- New and expecting parents dealing with perinatal mental health or grief and loss
Location, hours, and languages in Auburn
Sessions are offered on weekdays, Monday through Friday, and may be attended online or face to face at the Auburn location. English is the language the practice lists, and it states a usual program length of 5 days, which points to scheduled outpatient visits rather than living at the site.
Paying for care at this Auburn clinic
The practice lists cash pay rates and states that it accepts a range of major insurance plans, though the source description is cut off and does not name them. Coverage and cost differ by plan, so call the office to confirm what your policy pays before you book. If you are uninsured, ask whether a sliding scale applies or whether MassHealth or another program could help.
Things to ask before booking in Auburn
- Does my insurance plan cover visits here, and what will I owe per session?
- Who would I see for alcohol concerns, and what does that clinician's license allow them to treat?
- How often would sessions happen, and for how long?
- If I need withdrawal care, where would you refer me, and who would supervise it?
- Can you treat my other conditions, such as depression or anxiety, alongside drinking?
- Are video visits an option for my first appointment?


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Good to know
Is LifeStance Health Auburn a detox or inpatient program?
No. This location is listed as outpatient only, so it provides scheduled therapy and psychiatry rather than 24-hour monitoring or withdrawal management. Someone who drinks heavily and may go through alcohol withdrawal needs a clinician to oversee that period, because the risks can be serious and are not handled in an outpatient office. Ask the practice where it refers people for that level of care.
What therapy approaches does this Auburn practice offer?
Practice services listed include group therapy, narrative therapy, family therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy cognitive behavioral therapy dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, plus transcranial magnetic stimulation and individual counseling. Where alcohol is a concern, counseling is usually paired with care for any co-occurring condition, such as anxiety or depression. It is reasonable to ask which approach the clinician suggests for your circumstances, and why.
Does LifeStance Health Auburn take MassHealth or insurance?
Cash pay rates are listed by the practice, which also states that it takes many major insurance plans, though the description on hand does not list which ones. Plans differ in what they cover, so phone the clinic and ask if your particular policy is accepted and how much of the bill would fall to you. Should you lack coverage, inquire about self-pay prices or state programs before you book.
How long does outpatient care last at this location?
The practice lists a usual program duration of 5 days, which fits a short series of scheduled visits rather than a residential stay. Plenty of people keep going with therapy for a longer period, based on the clinician's recommendation and their insurance coverage. At your first appointment, ask how many sessions are planned and how progress will be checked.
How do I know if I need outpatient or a higher level of care?
That is a clinical question, and the answer depends on your drinking pattern, your health, and whether you have withdrawal symptoms. Outpatient counseling suits people who can safely live at home while getting therapy. If you have had severe withdrawal before or drink heavily every day, a clinician should assess you first. The helpline can help you find a provider who can make that call.
Phone the helpline about openings
If you are comparing outpatient counseling with a more intensive intensity of care our helpline can assist you sort through your choices. Staff who pick up the phone are trained to connect callers with licensed treatment providers, and a call is free and stays private. Nothing is required of you, and no one will push you toward a particular choice. They can help you check whether this Auburn clinic has openings, ask about insurance coverage, and find detox or residential options elsewhere in Massachusetts when a clinician advises it.