Richard Newsom

Richard Newsom is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with nine years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with anger, addictions, trauma, depression, and major life changes. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and he aims to make that step easier to take.

Richard uses straightforward conversations to figure out what matters most to each person. He adapts the plan of care to fit an individual's needs and goals. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking patterns, and rebuilding everyday routines that support wellbeing.

Many people come for help with problems tied to substance use, compulsive behaviors, or post-traumatic stress. He also supports those dealing with loneliness, grief, shifting roles in life, and mood concerns like seasonal changes. Work with addiction, impulsivity, and guilt are part of his everyday practice.

Richard draws from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral methods to guide sessions. That means listening first, then offering tools to change thoughts and habits that keep problems going. He explains strategies plainly and practices them in session so people can try them between meetings.

Sessions are shaped by what each person needs rather than a fixed formula. Richard encourages steady progress through short-term goals and clear steps. He invites anyone ready to explore change to begin with a simple matching and scheduling process.

How his approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience first. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what he hears, and helps people name their priorities so change feels manageable. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance, clarity, and a steady supportive relationship.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches simple tools to test thinking patterns and build different habits. CBT is often used for anger, depression, compulsive behaviors, and coping with stressful life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as sessions progress. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried, reviewed, and changed to suit the person's needs.

If you are interested in online therapy, please confirm the session options before booking. Practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy week, avoiding travel time, and choosing shorter check-ins when a full session is difficult. Some formats use less bandwidth and are easier on days when one does not want to use video. Confirm current session formats and scheduling during the matching step to plan how therapy will fit into everyday life.