Alison Newman(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Massachusetts
Personal and professional growth-Life transitions-Relationship issues-Mood disorders-
Alison Newman
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Professional statement
Alison Newman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Lexington, Massachusetts. Her practice focuses on life transitions, personal and professional growth, and relationships. She enjoys working with adults through formative life transitions.
Alison received her Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) from Princeton University and her Masters in Social Work from Boston College in Clinical Mental Health. Her extensive experience includes work at McLean Hospital as well as college counseling services at Wellesley College and Boston College. In addition to her clinical work, Alison has received training in yoga for emotional health. She utilizes a team-based approach, providing referrals for nutritional support and medication management as necessary. Alison works closely with clients to reduce stress in meaningful ways, tailoring the course of treatment to help each client find a renewed sense of peace and joy.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 14 years
Private Practice, 2013 - Present
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer, 2016 - 2021
McLean Hospital, Therapist, 2014 - 2016
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Clinical Social Worker, 2011 - 2014
Wellesley College, Stone Center Counseling Services, Clinical Counseling Intern, 2010 - 2011
Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Advanced Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, 2022
Soulful Yoga Therapy, Yoga for Emotional Health and Healing Certificate, 2017
McLean Hospital, Dialectical Behavioral Foundational Training, 2015
Boston University, Certificate in Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions, 2013
Boston College, MSW, 2011
Princeton University, AB, 2007
Licensure
Massachusetts: 117779Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Personal and professional growth - Feeling stagnant or at a crossroad in your personal or professional life; finding one's direction and purpose to have more meaningful relationships and careers
Life transitions - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
Relationship issues - Feeling unsatisfied in your partnership; communication challenges; addressing issues of power and voice; contemplation of separation; questioning one’s place in the relationship; breakups, friendships, dating
Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Alison Newman is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$325 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Multiple times a week
Client testimonials
"She was very attentive on the phone and I could tell she was invested in the phone call. I usually do not like talking on the phone, but I felt very comfortable and am now not hesitant to meet her in person!"
- Client • June 2018"Excellent, punctual, and impressed me as a very capable and compassionate therapist."
- Client • June 2019