- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Nichell
Dr. Nichell Newton is an LPC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 21 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns such as parenting, relationship strain, and phobias. Sessions focus on changing patterns of thought and behavior to improve daily functioning and wellbeing.
She uses practical strategies to address unhelpful thinking and emotional responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a regular part of her work for shifting thoughts and habits. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on each person’s experience and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at relational patterns that affect mood.
Dr. Newton combines mental health work with attention to physical habits. She and clients look at sleep, activity, and nutrition as parts of how people feel day to day. That integrated coaching approach aims to build sustainable routines that support mood and energy.
Her academic background includes a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and an EdD in Educational Leadership. Over two decades of practice have included counseling adults and families, with a focus on long-term cognitive and behavioral change.
In sessions she talks through practical steps, helps people notice patterns, and supports gradual skill practice between meetings. People come for help with specific issues like grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, or for support building healthier habits. The emphasis is on clear tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Dr. Newton regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, phobias, sleeping problems, and mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person’s own goals and experiences guide each session.She also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship patterns affect emotions. EFT helps people recognize how interactions shape feelings and provides ways to respond differently in close relationships. These approaches are presented in clear, practical terms and tied to daily routines and habits.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking what helps most and adjusting methods over time rather than assuming a single path from the start.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also suggest exercises to practice between sessions to reinforce new skills and habits.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, and related issues.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
She uses Client-Centered approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused methods to address thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
How long has she been practicing?
Dr. Newton has 21 years of counseling experience working with adults and families.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC and an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.