Newell Young

Newell Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience. He works with people facing worry, anger, addiction, depression, relationship strain, grief, caregiving stress, and other life changes. He aims to connect quickly and help people get practical traction on problems that feel overwhelming.

He has worked in crisis teams, day treatment programs, and hospitals, and has provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy across those settings. That background means he is used to fast-paced situations and to helping people stabilize when things feel urgent.

His approach is flexible and adapts to what the person needs. He can offer structured feedback and problem-solving strategies when that is helpful. He also uses mindfulness and spiritual perspectives for people who want that direction.

Therapeutic methods he commonly uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), existential approaches, and mindfulness practices. These methods are used to address symptoms, coping skills, and day-to-day functioning.

People who prefer clear steps, practical tools, and conversations about meaning and values often find his style useful. He is comfortable responding in crises and working to form a quick, effective therapeutic alliance. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule sessions.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and life changes where values and action matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors; it often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood problems by teaching practical skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear interpersonal skills, and can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflict get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, and then suggest ways to proceed. This often involves trying techniques and checking in to see what fits best.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and use exercises and mindfulness practices between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide how to apply ACT, CBT, or DBT tools in day-to-day routines, helping techniques fit around family, work, and other commitments.