At a glance
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Massachusetts / 1032306
- NPI
- 1235319237
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Massachusetts
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness focus
- Problem-solving help
About Newell
Newell Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 25 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. He also supports concerns such as parenting strain, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
He has worked in crisis teams, day treatment programs, and hospitals. That background means he is used to quick assessments and steadying conversations when things feel urgent. He has delivered individual therapy, group work, and couples sessions over his career.
His style changes to fit the person in the room. He can offer direct feedback and practical strategies for people who prefer a problem-solving focus. He also draws on mindfulness and existential approaches when clients want to explore meaning, values, or spiritual themes.
Therapeutic methods he commonly uses include Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential ideas. He often combines mindfulness practices and conversational work about values and choices.
He aims to establish a working connection early in therapy, which he sees as important in both crisis moments and ongoing work. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and support for small steps when someone feels stuck, for example with substance use or habit change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and clarifying personal values to guide action. It can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and finding direction during life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behavior that keep problems going, and teaches practical skills to change those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic, mood issues, and managing daily stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and challenges change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking since options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and skill practice in their everyday setting, which can help transfer skills into real life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCancerDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family SystemsExperience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports many issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, relationship challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He adapts to each person, offering practical strategies for problem solving and mindful, values-based work when that fits. He often blends direct feedback with reflective conversation.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and has worked on crisis teams, day treatment programs, and in hospitals. He has provided individual therapy, groups, and couples work.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a LICSW. He practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers