Richard Newsom, LISW

Richard Newsom is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio. He supports people who are coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. He approaches work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to make getting help feel manageable.

He listens first and tailors conversation to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long theory lectures. He helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and then tries different ways to change them.

Richard often uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s lead and build trust. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and how small changes can help mood and behavior.

Over nine years he has helped people with related concerns such as adoption and foster care questions, communication problems, family stress, first responder issues, guilt, shame, and isolation. He also has experience with process addictions, substance use, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, and self-harm struggles.

He invites people to take one step at a time toward more meaningful days. Conversations are straightforward and practical, focused on finding what works for each person. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to set up a first appointment.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's lead, listening closely, and building a respectful connection. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on understanding priorities and shaping conversations around what matters most to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Online CBT often uses short, goal-focused conversations and between-session tasks to practice new skills and notice patterns in daily life.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try an approach, and adjust methods as needed. That means adapting techniques to fit the person's schedule, energy, and what proves helpful in sessions.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered. Confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling around work or caregiving easier. Therapists and licensed professionals will tailor session length and focus so therapy works with everyday routines.