Erin Newman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with offices in Providence, RI and Cambridge, MA. As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher, Erin offers a holistic approach to substance use challenges and trauma recovery. Erin has particular expertise in working with young adults around the transition in and out of college, when difficult experiences from the past may reemerge and lead to challenges in coping with mood, anxiety, and relationships.
Erin stays up-to-date on the top evidence-based therapies available to her clients, using skills such as Eye Movement and Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices. She often incorporates body-based approaches as well, such as breathing exercises and meditations, to help clients soothe busy minds by tapping into the wisdom of the body.
Prior to private practice, Erin worked with adolescents and young adults navigating addiction challenges at Massachusetts General Hospital outpatient program. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and her Bachelor of Arts from Boston College, and is excited to welcome adults of all ages to her practice.