- Addictions support
- Life changes
- CBT and client-centered
About Richard
Richard Newsom is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with nine years of professional experience. He works with adults dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. He also supports people exploring life purpose and coping with issues like isolation, grief, and impulse problems.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means conversations focus on the client’s concerns and practical steps they can try between meetings. He listens for how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and then helps people test small changes to reduce distress and regain control.
Richard draws on experience with a broad range of problems, including substance and process addictions, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and mood disorders such as seasonal affective disorder. He also has worked with adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric concerns, and first responder stress. These experiences shape how he frames options and next steps for clients.
Sessions are built around the person in front of him. He adjusts conversation style and the pace of work to fit what each client needs. Clients can expect clear explanations of suggested techniques and straightforward goals to try between sessions.
People often come to him feeling stuck after a job change, relationship shift, or health event. He helps them sort priorities, reduce things that get in the way, and find practical ways to move forward.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the person's concerns and let the therapist adapt tone, pace, and topics to what the client brings up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical exercises to change patterns. CBT can help with depression, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. He will collaborate with clients to pick or blend approaches based on their goals, current problems, and what they prefer. That shared planning includes agreeing on small, concrete steps to try between sessions and checking progress regularly.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm the current 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. For some people, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler, while video sessions let the therapist and client use facial cues and screen-shared worksheets. Ask about available formats when you schedule to match sessions to your daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He works with adults on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include life purpose, isolation, process addictions, and first responder stress.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral techniques. That combination focuses on the client's priorities and on testing practical changes to thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional work experience in the field. That experience includes work with substance and process addictions and trauma-related problems.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - licensed in Ohio. His practice is located in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.