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Douglas Newcomb

Staff Therapist

Counseling and Psychological Services
Student Affairs

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Office Hours
Counseling and Psychiatric Services at August (bldg. 23A) M,W -PM,F. At embedded location, Gannett Rm. #1036 Tues. Wed. AM and THURS
Office Location
Office Mailing Address
Rochester Institute of Technology August Center (bldg. 23A) 2114 114 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623

Douglas Newcomb

Staff Therapist

Counseling and Psychological Services
Student Affairs

Bio

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker having joined RIT's CaPS in August 2019 with 30+ 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. Additionally, I am a Master Credential Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor.

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 with training in Bowen Family Systems theory.

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.  My family and time traveling seeing the various parts of the world are my favorite past times.  I look forward to meeting with you and determining the route to help you be your best self.

I am a native English speaker and all sessions and written communications are in English.

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