- CBT based methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Problem-solving focus
About Newell
Newell Young is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - based in Massachusetts with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, and social anxiety and phobia. He also supports those facing grief, trauma, parenting strain, and life changes.
He has worked in crisis teams, day treatment programs, and hospitals. That background means he is used to short-term safety planning and to stepping in when relief is needed quickly. He has provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy across his career.
In sessions he adapts his style to what the person requires. He can offer concrete feedback and specific strategies for people who want a problem-solving focus. He also draws on approaches that invite reflection, such as mindfulness and existential ideas.
His practice commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness work. He has experience with exposure methods and with communication-focused methods such as Nonviolent Communication.
Newell often integrates spiritual or meaning-focused perspectives when a person is open to them. He notes that combining spiritual reflection with therapy can be influential for some people. His hospital work means he is experienced with early alliance building and with crises that need immediate attention.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful patterns and choose actions that match their values. It often supports people who feel stuck by teaching simple, practical steps to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and it is commonly used for anxiety and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, and he adjusts techniques as the work progresses. Clients and therapist decide together on pacing, focus, and which skills to practice between sessions.
The practical benefits of online work depend on the session formats the therapist currently offers. Please confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let some people try exposure-related exercises in real-world settings with therapist guidance. These practical advantages can help integrate therapy into everyday life without requiring long travel.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, grief, trauma, and social anxiety and phobia, among other concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He adapts to the person’s needs and can offer direct feedback and practical strategies or a more reflective, meaning-focused approach.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working in crisis teams, day treatment programs, hospitals, and outpatient psychotherapy.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a LICSW in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.