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Rebecca Newman, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience in social work and clinical practice. She currently serves as the lead clinician in an academic medical practice. Her expertise spans case management, psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and practice operations. Since 2019, Rebecca has integrated writing into her professional activities, authoring more than 45 articles on topics including mental health, social work, healthcare education, and higher education. Additionally, she has contributed expert advice to over 30 articles in publications such as Prevention, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, and Shape. Rebecca also provides Anti-Bias Review services to media outlets to promote inclusive content for diverse audiences. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Oberlin College in 2010 and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, practicing social work continuously since that time. With her background in psychotherapy and higher education, Rebecca is well positioned to offer guidance on student mental health, support strategies, and considerations for selecting higher education institutions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College

Master of Social Work from University of Pennsylvania


Expertise

Healthcare – Social Work – Pre-Nursing

Rebecca Newman, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience in social work and clinical practice. She currently serves as the lead clinician in an academic medical practice. Her expertise spans case management, psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and practice operations. Since 2019, Rebecca has integrated writing into her professional activities, authoring more than 45 articles on topics including mental health, social work, healthcare education, and higher education. Additionally, she has contributed expert advice to over 30 articles in publications such as Prevention, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, and Shape. Rebecca also provides Anti-Bias Review services to media outlets to promote inclusive content for diverse audiences. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Oberlin College in 2010 and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, practicing social work continuously since that time. With her background in psychotherapy and higher education, Rebecca is well positioned to offer guidance on student mental health, support strategies, and considerations for selecting higher education institutions.

Rebecca's Advice for Future Students

Value and acknowledge the clinical acumen, expertise, and compassion that every member of your care team has to offer while caring for a patient.

Nursing & Healthcare Experience

Rebecca has practiced as a clinical social worker providing psychotherapy since 2012.


Check Out Rebecca's Articles on Edumed:

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