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Phillis Newton, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationNew Mexico
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Phillis

Phillis Newton is a licensed clinical social worker based in New Mexico who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on 11 years of professional experience to support clients facing family conflict, addictions, grief, parenting struggles, relationship issues, ADHD, and concerns related to adoption, foster care, autism spectrum differences, and young adult transitions. She emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions at their own pace.

Phillis partners with individuals to identify realistic goals and practical steps toward greater well-being, offering coaching-style support alongside therapeutic care. Her approach centers on empowering clients to build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and respond to life changes with new tools.

Clients who value steady guidance and a collaborative workplace for reflection may find her style helpful. She accepts international clients and offers multiple formats for connecting, aiming to make it easier to begin and sustain the work needed to reach personal goals.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Phillis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building skills and understanding patterns of thinking and behavior. One common approach emphasizes practical skill building to manage symptoms of anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and stress; it helps clients develop routines, organizational strategies, and coping tools to reduce daily disruption. Another approach centers on processing trauma and difficult emotional memories in a paced, supportive way to reduce their ongoing impact and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailors techniques and pacing to match those needs. This means clients can expect an individualized plan that evolves as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy allows access to license-holding professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules. These options provide flexibility for people who travel, live far from providers, or prefer digital communication, while preserving continuity of care across locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Phillis often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on creating an open environment where clients can explore feelings while developing practical coping skills and goals.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of professional experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico with licence number NM LCSW C-09718 and practices from that state.
Can nonlocal clients work with her in English?
Yes, she offers services in English and does accept international clients for remote sessions.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English