About Alix
Alix Zamansky, LICSW received her MSW from Smith School for Social Work in 2013 and has been working with children and families since. She has a particular interest in the power of play and the way in which it serves as a vehicle for communication. Alix will also be offering DBT-C, a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy protocol for elementary aged children. In addition to her experience as an out-patient clinician, Alix has worked in school, home-based, and residential settings.
Therapy for children and families is an opportunity for children and caregivers to improve their communication and connection. It also helps bring to light what a child’s behaviors are trying to express. Therapy is a place where children can improve their regulation skills, increase self-esteem, decrease anxiety, address current stressors, and heal from trauma. Caregiving is demanding and can leave one feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and alone. Alix offers Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group Therapy for Caregivers to create a shared experience for building relevant coping skills.
Alix establishes a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment for children, families, and adults to grow and heal. Her approach is client-centered, recognizing that the client is the expert on their own life. She uses evidence-based treatment modalities, including Child Centered Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Children, and Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Groups.
Together we will reach your goals. You are not alone!
Accepting new clients in 2027. Book a January intake!
Rates
Initial assessment: $250/50 minutes
Play therapy: $225/50 minutes
Social Skills group: $300/4 sessions
DBT-C: $250/50 minutes
Adult DBT groups: $500/module
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My practice is out-of-network and operates on a self-pay model. I chose this path deliberately because it allows me to provide better, more personalized care for your child. Here is why many families find this approach beneficial:
No Mandatory Diagnosis: Insurance companies require a clinical diagnosis to justify payment. For many young children experiencing temporary life transitions, stress, or even difficulty regulating emotions, labeling them with a formal mental health disorder isn't necessary or helpful.
Personalized Care: We can design a treatment plan based entirely on what your child needs. Insurance companies love to micro-manage therapy. They often cap the number of sessions your child can have, or require the use of rigid methods that might not fit your child's personality. By staying independent, you and I hold all the decision-making power over your child's healing process.
Total Privacy: Your child's therapy records and session notes remain strictly between us.
To help offset the cost, I can give you a monthly document called a Superbill. Many of my clients submit this to their insurance to get a significant portion of the session fee reimbursed through their out-of-network benefits.
Location
15 Cypress St, Suite 201
Newton Centre, MA 02459
Vibrant Journey Counseling is located in the heart of Newton Centre with easy access via the MBTA Green Line and a metered parking lot across the street. Walk 5-10 minutes further and be surrounded by coffee shops, places to grab a bite, pharmacies, and more.