- Mindfulness informed
- Practical strategies
- Values and meaning
About Newell
Newell Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with more than 25 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, anger, and career or life-purpose concerns. He also supports those dealing with trauma, parenting challenges, and men's wellbeing.
Across a long career in hospitals, day treatment programs, and crisis teams, he has offered individual, couples, and group psychotherapy. He adapts his style to each person's needs and can use direct feedback and practical strategies when a problem-solving approach is wanted. He often combines mindfulness and spiritual perspectives with other methods.
His practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These approaches show up as skills work, values clarification, and techniques to reduce distress in daily life. He also uses exposure work and communication tools when those are helpful.
Newell's background includes crisis work and hospital settings, so he is comfortable making an early therapeutic connection and working in higher-intensity situations. He describes the integration of spirituality and psychotherapy as an important part of his work for many people.
People who want clear strategies alongside reflective work tend to find his manner accessible. To begin, follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to connect and see if his approach fits your goals.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and building actions that match those values. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts and choose behavior that moves you toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depression through homework and practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication, useful when emotions feel intense or overwhelming. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to identify what fits your goals, preferences, and situation, and may combine methods such as skills training, values work, and exposure as needed. He tailors the mix to what helps you make steady progress. Session logistics should be checked before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Confirm the available session types during scheduling. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let some people practice skills in their day-to-day environment. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice between meetings and use brief exercises to build momentum over time.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, and men's wellbeing among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He adapts to each person's needs and balances practical, problem-solving techniques with reflective, values-based work. He can offer direct feedback and concrete skills when useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has over 25 years of clinical experience working in hospitals, day treatment programs, and crisis teams.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and practices as a LICSW in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.