- Addictions
- Depression
- Client-centered care
About Richard
Richard Newsom is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with addictions, trauma or abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. He approaches each person with respect and compassion.
He spends time listening first so people can talk about what matters most to them. Richard tailors conversations and plans to the specific needs of each person rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people leave with clear next steps.
Richard uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person’s experience central to sessions. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that affect mood and choices. Those approaches are used to address issues like substance use, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and problems with impulsivity.
Over nine years in practice, he has supported people facing adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, family and communication struggles, first responder stress, and a range of process and substance addictions. He also works with concerns such as guilt, shame, loneliness, life purpose, and seasonal mood shifts.
If someone is thinking about starting therapy, Richard encourages taking one small step toward change. He will work with clients to create a plan that fits their goals and day-to-day life.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience without judgment and following their pace. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, respectful space to talk about difficult events, identity questions, or painful feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and actions. It is practical and goal-oriented, often useful for managing depression, anxiety, impulse problems, and patterns linked to substance or process addiction.
Finding the right style of therapy is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or combine approaches based on the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That way sessions stay focused on what the person wants to change or understand.
Session-format details are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can tailor exercises and homework to daily life so progress continues between appointments.
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 focus on?
He supports people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include grief, communication problems, first responder issues, and process addictions.
What is his approach in sessions?
He prioritizes listening and works from a client-centered stance to keep the person’s experience central. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a range of behavioral health concerns in Ohio.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an LISW license and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.