Therapist profile
Newell Young, LICSW
LICSW in Massachusetts - Stress and Parenting support
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- CBT and DBT
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Crisis experience
About Newell
Newell Young is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, 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 stabilization and to stepping in when problems feel urgent. He has provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy across his career.
His style adapts to what each person needs. He can offer practical feedback and concrete strategies when a problem-solving approach is helpful. He also draws on spiritual and existential perspectives for people who find that useful.
Newell uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices. He mentions exposure work and elements from Internal Family Systems and Nonviolent Communication in his practice.
Because of long experience in hospital settings, he is accustomed to crisis work and to building a working alliance early. He aims to make a clear connection quickly so conversations can move to useful steps. If you are looking for a clinician who blends practical strategies with reflective, meaning-focused work, he may be a fit.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Newell commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and trying practical changes. ACT emphasizes values and learning to live with difficult thoughts while taking meaningful action.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when those tools fit a person's needs. Each method offers concrete techniques you can practice between sessions, such as behavioral experiments, values-guided goals, or skills for handling strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and will adjust over time based on what helps most.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so the work can continue between appointments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, and related life changes.
How would he approach sessions?
He adapts his style to the person's needs, offering feedback and practical strategies or more reflective, spiritual work when appropriate.
How much experience does he have in clinical work?
He has 25 years of clinical experience across hospitals, crisis teams, and day treatment programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LICSW practicing in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.