The Therapist - Brett J Newton - LPC
"Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance." Proverbs 1:5
Hi!
I am Brett, and I am honored that you are taking sometime to learn about me as you consider whether I might be the right therapist for you or a loved one. ​
Choosing the right therapist is a very important decision that you should take time to determine. It's so important that I make it a requirement that we have a consultation before we officially decide to begin our official therapy journey.
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Now that I got that out of the way, let me tell you a little about me.
I am a happy-go-lucky, friendly guy, father of 5 kids, 3 goats, 2 cats, 1 tarantula and happily-married husband of 17 years to my lovely wife, Gretchen. ​
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I've known that the helping profession was for me since middle school when my school counselor illuminated the profession through various interactions with him. From then on I knew I was going set my sights on the helping professions and did I ever...
Below is a quick snapshot of my many helping roles and the time I spent in these capacities.
Clinical Mental Health Therapist for 4 years
Camp Educator for 2 summer
Professional School Counselor for 10 years
Intern Clinical Counselor for 1 year
Adjunct Professor for 6 months
Children’s Services Caseworker for 2 years
​Intern School Counselor for 1 year
Primary Counselor for Parolees for 6 months
Education & Experience That Shape My Practice
So as you can see, my experiences are many, and they've molded me into quite the diverse, experienced, and insightful professional.
Educationally, I felt like I was in college forever, but now looking back, it wasn't too long, and I genuinely treasure the rich educational journey that I had.
Berea College (KY) in 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree
Child & Family Studies
Northern Kentucky University in 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.)
School Counseling
University of Cincinnati (OH) in 2019
Doctoral-Graduate Student
Clinical Mental Health Courses & Internship
Therapeutic Methods I Use in Practice
Over the last 15 years I've been developing my theoretical orientation as a therapist, and the approaches I most often incorporate are:
State Professional Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia since 2021
Professional School Counselor in Georgia from 2021-2025
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Meet My Family
Personally, I need to thank my wife, Gretchen, for her many sacrifices, efforts, and contributions to our marriage of 17+ years and the 5 beautiful children she homeschools and loves on while I run around!
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We moved to Georgia from Ohio in 2021 to pursue a lovely, warmer, coastal life with our children and we haven't looked back. We lead a Christ-centered, robust life, that God empowers and guides.
