Therapist profile
Richard Newsom, LISW
Ohio
LISW - Addictions and Anger support
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- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Ohio / I.2304998-SUPV
- NPI1891294310
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- Addictions support
- Anger management
- CBT and client-centered
About Richard
Richard Newsom is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with nine years of experience. He helps people cope with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. He works directly with adults who want clearer ways to manage strong feelings and repeated patterns that cause trouble at home or work.
He focuses on straightforward talk and practical steps. Sessions aim to surface what triggers anger or addictive behaviors, and to build small, repeatable skills for handling them. He uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses.
People meet him for problems ranging from substance concerns to mood changes and post-traumatic stress. He also addresses communication breakdowns, impulsivity, isolation, and the strain of adoption or aging-related issues. The work often mixes listening with targeted exercises to practice between sessions.
Richard keeps the room focused on what is happening now and what can be changed. He adapts discussion and plans to a person’s everyday life and responsibilities. Progress is described in changes to daily habits and reduced reactivity rather than quick fixes.
If someone wants to start, the usual first step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and the cost varies by location.
How sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and to explore their priorities without a lot of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding to anger and cravings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That might mean leaning more on CBT for pattern change or on client-centered conversation to sort through difficult events.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. One practical advantage of online work is fitting sessions into a busy schedule, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or appointments that avoid travel time. Another benefit is being able to practice skills in real-life routines between meetings. If you want to know the exact session types offered, confirm the current options when you schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does he help with?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, mounting resentment, workplace frustration, and anger linked to trauma or addiction.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a practical, conversational way. Sessions mix listening with exercises and real-life practice.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional social work experience in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LISW and provides services out of Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.