- Addictions
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT
About Richard
Richard Newsom is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with nine years of clinical experience. He works with adults on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Richard also lists experience with process addictions, substance-related concerns, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and issues like isolation and guilt.
He uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what matters now - habits, reactions, and patterns that get in the way of daily life. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and CBT to map and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Richard aims to set clear, doable steps between sessions. That can mean practicing different responses, tracking moods, or testing small changes in routine. He explains ideas plainly and checks in about what works and what does not.
His background includes work with people affected by adoption and foster care, first responder issues, aging concerns, and family stress. He has supported those dealing with shame, impulsivity, seasonal mood shifts, and self-harm urges. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Ohio.
To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process and schedule a first session after completing a short questionnaire. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Richard uses client-centered and CBT approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a working relationship. The therapist reflects what a person says and helps them clarify their own goals and values. This approach can help when someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to do next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises such as tracking moods, testing new responses, and breaking larger goals into small steps. CBT is often applied for depression, anxiety, anger, and addictive behaviors.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together which approaches and homework feel most useful. That collaborative process helps shape sessions around the person's needs and goals.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find remote sessions fit better around school, work shifts, or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He supports adults with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include process addictions, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine Client-Centered Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. Conversations emphasize listening first, then practical steps to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional work experience as an LISW in Ohio. That experience includes work with adoption and foster care concerns and first responder issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio. The credential is presented as OH LISW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost details should be confirmed during scheduling.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.