Thomas Newman, LPCC
Ohio · 20 years in practice
Thomas Newman is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 20 years of practice.
License and registration
- LPCC, Ohio
- E.0500066-SUPV · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1689024572 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Thomas
Thomas Newman is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 20 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, caregiver stress, panic attacks, and questions about purpose and identity.
Thomas keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients name the problem and try manageable steps. He uses clear tools aimed at reducing overwhelming thoughts and improving everyday coping.
Background and approach
His background is varied. Before counseling he worked as a professor, a French-trained chef and pastry chef, and a professional photographer. He also spent about ten years working in a church.
Those experiences shaped his calm, curious style and his respect for different life paths. Thomas draws on several approaches to fit each person’s needs. He often uses Systemic ideas to look at patterns between people, client-centered work to follow what matters most to the client, and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
He also brings elements of dialectical behavior and existential work when they fit the situation. In sessions he aims to help people reconnect with strengths, practice new ways of coping, and make choices that match their values. Thomas focuses on simple, doable changes rather than big, theoretical plans.
He offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence while people work toward clearer thinking and better emotional balance.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Thomas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Thomas names
- Systemic Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches that work online
Thomas often uses Systemic ideas to look at patterns between people and how those patterns affect mood and behavior. Systemic work can help when recurring relationship dynamics or repeated conflicts contribute to stress or depression. He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on following each person's priorities and pacing sessions around what matters most to them. That approach helps people feel heard and choose goals that fit their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another common tool he uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, concrete behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful based on their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions. Plans can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use body language and visual cues; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and try different formats to see what helps most.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he help address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with issues like panic attacks, communication problems, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that starts with listening. Sessions focus on naming problems, trying manageable steps, and building skills that fit everyday life.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of experience as a licensed therapist in Ohio and a varied prior career including teaching, culinary work, photography, and church-based roles.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He holds the Ohio LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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