Newell Young
Experienced LICSW blending skills and meaning
LICSW Massachusetts
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Newell
Newell Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 25 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
He has worked across a range of clinical settings, including crisis teams, day treatment programs, and hospitals, and has provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy over the course of his career.
His practice addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges with coping through life changes as well as many related issues. Young adapts his clinical style to match each person's needs, offering both problem-solving strategies and reflective, spiritually informed approaches.
He draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), existential and mindfulness-based techniques. He often integrates spiritual and existential perspectives for clients who are interested in that dimension of care.
Comfortable working in crisis situations, Young emphasizes building a therapeutic alliance early and providing practical feedback when needed. His background in diverse clinical environments supports a flexible approach that balances skills training, mindfulness practice, and exploration of meaning to help people navigate complex life and mental health challenges.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Newell Young commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when appropriate. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. ACT emphasizes values, acceptance, and committed action to help people respond differently to painful thoughts and feelings while building a meaningful life. DBT offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be especially useful for strong emotional responses and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with clients to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize skill-building, mindfulness practice, existential reflection, or a blend of techniques.
Online therapy with Newell is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow for ongoing skills practice, timely support during stressful periods, and options for people who need convenient access to licensed professionals from their own location.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English