Newell Young, LICSW

Newell Young is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and life changes. He also supports concerns like parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.

His work tends to be direct and practical. He offers strategies when a problem-solving plan is useful and also brings a calm, reflective approach for people drawn to mindfulness or spiritual ideas. Sessions may include skills practice, behavior-focused techniques, and attention to personal values.

Young has worked in crisis teams, day treatment programs, and hospitals. That background means he is comfortable addressing urgent stress and forming an early working connection. He has provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy over his career.

Clinically, he commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential approaches, and mindfulness-based methods. He adapts the mix to what the person needs and what fits their goals.

People who prefer a balance of clear strategies and reflective exploration tend to find his style useful. He aims to help clients quickly build skills they can use between sessions while also looking at larger life meanings and values.

Using CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Online

Newell Young commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Mindfulness Therapy helps people build awareness of the present moment and learn tools to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. The focus is on clear steps people can practice between sessions and on approaches that align with their values.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for in-depth sessions and skills practice. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick touchpoints, coaching, or brief skill reinforcement between longer appointments, making it easier to keep therapy consistent with a busy schedule.