Tom Newell

Tom Newell is a Lecturer at Sonoma State University, where he has taught since the late 1990s through the Extended Education Department and Community Counseling Master's program. He currently serves as a Clinical Supervisor at Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, overseeing Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs) and Associate Social Workers (ASWs), and maintains a Private Practice in Sebastopol.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's in Psychology, Ohio University (1977)
  • Master's in Marriage Family Counseling (1982)
  • Licensed Marriage Family Child Counselor (1988)

His professional focus spans three decades of experience in mental health and chemical dependency programs, including 19 years as a Health Program Manager for the Sonoma County Health Department's Alcohol & Drug Division. He specializes in integrated treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders, substance abuse issues, and trauma histories within the criminal justice system.

While no formal scientific awards or publications are mentioned in the text, his career highlights include:

• Leadership roles in diverse clinical settings (social model programs, hospital-based systems like St. Mary's Hospital)
• Development of trauma-informed care frameworks for justice-involved populations
• Private practice expertise in family counseling and child mental health

His teaching extends beyond traditional academia through clinical supervision and community education initiatives.