- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness focus
- Spiritual integration
About Newell
Newell Young is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in Massachusetts. He helps people facing anxiety, panic attacks, stress, depression, addictions, grief, and life changes. Newell aims to connect quickly so a person can feel heard and begin practical work right away.
He adapts his style to each person's needs. Some people want direct strategies and problem solving; others prefer a gentler, reflective approach. Newell often uses mindfulness, spiritual or existential ideas alongside cognitive and behavioral tools to address difficult feelings and patterns.
His background includes crisis teams, day treatment programs, and hospital practice. That mix of settings shaped his ability to work effectively when emotions are intense or a situation feels urgent. He also has experience leading groups and working with individuals on relationship and family concerns.
In sessions he can offer feedback, teach coping skills, and support people who want to explore meaning or spiritual concerns. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices when helpful.
People seeking help for panic disorder and panic attacks may find a combination of skills training and reflective work useful. Newell encourages a collaborative approach where goals and methods are set together.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Newell commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness practices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms like panic and persistent anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean a skills-focused plan at first, or a mix of mindfulness and values-based work over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and allow people to join from different locations without travel. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach coping skills, practice breathing and grounding techniques, and guide exposure or behavior experiments for panic and anxiety.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Newell help with?
He works with stress, anxiety including panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, addictions, grief, and life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He adapts to each person, offering practical strategies when needed and reflective, mindfulness-based work for people who prefer that approach.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 25 years of clinical experience in settings such as crisis teams, day treatment programs, and hospitals, and has provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a LICSW (licensed independent clinical social worker) practicing in Massachusetts with a MA LICSW credential noted.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.