- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion-focused work
About Nichell
Dr. Nichell Newton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practising in North Carolina. She has 21 years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting, ADHD, addictions and other life challenges.
Dr. Newton focuses on helping people change thought patterns and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. She combines talk therapy with coaching-style work aimed at building habits that support mental and physical wellbeing. Sessions address practical problems such as sleep, eating, anger, career pressures and coping with major life changes.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and an EdD in Educational Leadership. She has long experience counseling adults and families, and she draws on that time to help clients set clear goals and take steady steps toward them.
In sessions she uses approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, existential ideas and mindfulness. That mix is used to identify patterns, try new responses and build skills for everyday life.
People who meet with her often want help with self-esteem, grief, trauma, relationship problems, and balancing physical and mental health. She also addresses concerns such as bipolar disorder, OCD symptoms, postpartum depression, and multicultural issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used before booking a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client leads the topics that matter most. It helps with feeling heard, building self-understanding and deciding on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and habit change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotional connection and patterns in close relationships; it helps people notice interaction cycles and try new ways of responding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk through goals, try different techniques and agree on what to focus on. That collaborative process aims to match methods to the client's needs, preferences and the challenges they bring.
Confirm current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins or let someone choose a session style that suits their energy level. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices and emotionally-focused conversations to virtual meetings so the work can fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief and related issues listed in her specialties.
What style of therapy does she use?
She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused methods, existential thinking and mindfulness to address thoughts, behaviors and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with adults and families, and holds an MA in Professional Counseling and an EdD in Educational Leadership.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds credentials as an LPC and an LCMHC and practices in North Carolina with those licensure designations listed as SC LPC and NC LCMHC.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography and may vary by location.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
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