Therapist profile
Dwight Newell, LPC
Mississippi
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
Continue with DwightKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Mississippi / 0813; LPC, Texas / 91168
- NPI1548991375
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMississippi
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Parenting support
About Dwight
Dwight Newell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 30 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship strain. He also supports people dealing with family and parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, grief, sleep problems, and mood conditions.
Across his career he has developed a practical, straightforward way of talking through problems. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps the client can try between meetings. He adjusts the conversation and plan to the situation each person brings. That can mean coaching on communication, strategies for managing temper, or tools to handle day-to-day stress.
He lists additional focus areas such as ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, and young adult concerns. He also notes experience with trauma, post-traumatic stress, veterans and armed forces issues, and men's concerns. Those topics are addressed through problem-solving, skill building, and direct conversation rather than labels or quick fixes.
His work aims to help people notice patterns that feed frustration and try alternative responses. He encourages practical experiments - short actions to test what helps and what does not. Progress is tracked in concrete ways, like changes in sleep, mood, or responses in relationships.
People who want to begin are asked to use the service matching process and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not take international clients.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used in straightforward ways. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different reactions; this helps with anger, anxiety, and mood shifts by teaching practical skills. Problem-solving methods break larger conflicts into manageable steps and focus on what to try next; these techniques are useful for parenting challenges, work stress, and relationship friction. When trauma or post-traumatic stress is a concern, sessions emphasize pacing and coping strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions rather than pushing for immediate change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which method fits their goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as needed, and clients are encouraged to try short exercises between sessions to see what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when a full session would be difficult, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice strategies in the settings where stress or anger tends to occur, which can make skill-building more practical and relevant.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed here?
He works with adults dealing with short temper, built-up resentment, and getting angry at work or home. Anger is approached as a behavior to understand and change through practical steps.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused with clear steps to try between meetings. Conversation is direct and adjusted to each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and family issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi and holds TX LPC and MS LPC listings as documented.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.