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Newell Young

Practical, mindful therapy for life challenges

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Newell

Newell Young is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience. He offers a practical, down-to-earth approach for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and life transitions. He aims to make quick, trusting connections so work can begin early and meaningfully.

He has worked in crisis teams, day treatment programs, and hospitals. That background means he is comfortable responding to urgent concerns and helping people steady themselves during hard moments.

Background and approach

He provides individual, couples, and group psychotherapy across his career. His style adapts to what a person needs. Sometimes he gives direct feedback and clear strategies when a problem-solving route makes sense.

Other times he draws on mindfulness and spiritual or existential ideas for deeper reflection and life meaning. He uses a mix of evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, exposure work, and mindfulness practices. He also has training in internal family systems and nonviolent communication techniques.

Clients who value both practical tools and a willingness to talk about values or spiritual questions may find his combination of approaches useful. He works by collaborating with each person to figure out next steps and what feels most helpful in day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where direction and purpose matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new, practical skills to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress or new concerns appear.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity during stressful periods. The range of options lets people choose how they prefer to connect while using the same therapeutic approaches and practical skills discussed above.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting issues, relationship problems, trauma and many mood and life-change concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He adapts to the person. He can be direct and strategy-focused or use mindfulness and existential discussion depending on what a person needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working in crisis teams, day treatment programs, hospitals, and in individual, couples, and group therapy.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW with MA LICSW 1032306 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can someone outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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