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Psychotherapy sessions are available both in-person and via telehealth. Learn more.

Ready to make a change? Consider psychotherapy.

Everyone feels nervous, sad, or angry at times. There are many situations where these feelings are perfectly healthy and normal. However, if your behavior, thoughts, and/or feelings are interfering with your functioning or your relationships, or if you have tried unsuccessfully to make changes in your life, then you may benefit from psychotherapy.

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Psychotherapy is a collaborative, relationship-based process that focuses on alleviating emotional pain. Talking with a therapist can help decrease psychological distress, alter unhealthy thinking and behavior, improve relationships, and create solutions to life’s problems. The overall objective is to feel better and live a happier, healthier, and more productive life.

 

For almost 30 years, I have provided Individual Psychotherapy to adults ages 21 and older. I have helped patients improve as they recognize their problems, understand themselves, and make important life changes that enhance the quality of their lives.

What are you experiencing now?

Are you feeling sad, discouraged or insecure?

Do you worry excessively, experience panic, or feel stressed and overwhelmed?

Does your mood change quickly, without an apparent reason?

Have you experienced a major trauma, loss, or medical problem that has deeply affected you?

Do you find yourself repeatedly in unhealthy or disappointing relationships?

Have you had difficulty concentrating at work?

Have you been unable to make positive changes or create a better life?

About

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults ages 21 and older. My evidence-based approaches incorporate extensive training and education, a wide range of clinical experience, and years of working intensively with my patients.

Symptoms

Patients come to me for help with a variety of symptoms that cause distress, including depression, anxiety, mood swings, trauma, grief, health concerns, relationship challenges, work difficulties and life transitions.

 

Treatment

Treatment begins with an initial evaluation and assessment, where I develop a treatment plan and recommend therapeutic interventions for symptom reduction, problem solving and behavior change.

Meet Dr. Newell

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice here in Scottsdale, Arizona. I have worked with a wide range of patients in a multitude of settings for almost thirty years. My primary treatment objective is to provide effective therapeutic interventions for positive change. This is best achieved by understanding my patient’s experience, evaluating their concerns, and working together to determine workable treatment options.

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Contact Dr. Newell

Kierland Corporate Center

7047 E. Greenway Parkway, #250

Scottsdale, AZ  85254

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(602) 478-1477 phone  •  (602) 773-0998 fax

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