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Newell Young, LICSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Newell

Newell Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 25 years of direct practice across hospitals, crisis teams, and day treatment programs.

Background and approach

He has provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy and adapts his therapeutic stance to fit each person’s needs, offering practical feedback and problem-solving strategies when helpful. Newell often integrates spiritual and existential elements into his work, finding that mindfulness and attention to meaning enhance emotional healing and resilience.

His approach draws from multiple evidence-informed methods, including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and he uses exposure, mindfulness, and nonviolent communication techniques as indicated.

Comfortable in crisis settings, he prioritizes early alliance-building and clear, collaborative planning to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma, mood and personality disorders, and life transitions. Prospective clients who value a thoughtful blend of practical skills and reflective, spiritual-informed work may find his style particularly well suited to their goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online



Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as composed of distinct parts and a core self; therapy helps people understand and compassionately relate to those parts so they can reduce internal conflict and heal from trauma and difficult emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept painful internal experiences while committing to meaningful behavior changes; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life-transition work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and iterative. The therapist will work with clients to explore which combination of IFS, ACT, CBT, or other methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting as progress unfolds and priorities shift.

Online therapy in this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, address issues in real time, and draw on the same therapeutic techniques used in person while fitting into diverse lifestyles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Newell address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, mood disorders, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is adaptable and collaborative, combining practical problem-solving and feedback with mindfulness, existential reflection, and spiritual-informed perspectives when appropriate.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He brings 25 years of clinical experience working in crisis teams, day treatment programs, hospitals, and in individual, couples, and group psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is credentialed as an MA LICSW 1032306 and practices in Massachusetts.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with him?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost structured for working with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional 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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English