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Douglas Newcomb

Mental Health Therapist

Counseling and Psychological Services
Student Affairs

585-475-5335
Office Hours
Counseling & Psychiatric Services at August (bldg. 23A) M afternoon & W,F. At embedded location, Gannett Rm. #1036 M AM & T THR
Office Location
Office Mailing Address
Rochester Institute of Technology August Center (bldg. 23A) 2114 114 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623

Douglas Newcomb

Mental Health Therapist

Counseling and Psychological Services
Student Affairs

Bio

My approach to clinical work is to understand a person's goals and to help them utilize their own strengths and self-awareness to move towards the accomplishment they have identified wanting to pursue.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker having joined RIT's CaPS in August 2019 with 20+ years of clinical experience.  I earned my MSW from Syracuse University.  In addition, I have paired a MPA (Master of Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse U), with a focus on Non-Profit administration to align my practice with my professional and personal values of Social Justice, Equality, ending disparities & addressing treatment access concerns to quality clinical services regardless of what identities and their intersectionality each individual may have. 

I consider myself an ally to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities with a personal investment to address and eliminate oppression and barriers that exist within our antiquated social hierarchies.  A major portion of my clinical work has centered on relationship work through sessions in short-term and long term clinical relationships.  Providing information on effective communication, solutions to conflict, stop/interrupt cycles of relationship violence; Process addictions: Assisting individuals to improve their mental wellness by addressing symptoms of adjustment, anxiety and mood through individual/group work with a foundation in Modern Psychoanalytic practice for awareness on Family of Origin experiences through a trauma informed lens.

I identify as a cis-gender man with preferred pronouns, he/him/his.  I enjoy sports and the outdoors having grown up in the (not too far from) Rochester area benefiting from the many parks and natural resources surrounding the area.  I look forward to meeting with you and determining the route to help you be your best self.

585-475-5335