Dr. Barbara Nosal, PhD, LMFT, LADC
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Nosal brings to Newport Institute nearly 30 years of experience working with young adults and families to treat mental health and substance use disorders and strengthen family dynamics. Since joining the Newport family, Dr. Nosal has overseen both residential and outpatient treatment programs, specifically clinical and family programs. Dr. Nosal’s philosophy is that family involvement and open communication are essential to the recovery process, and she has dedicated her career to helping restore families – including relationships between parents and young adults, between siblings, and with extended family. Dr. Nosal believes all families want deeper, more meaningful relationships and she recognizes that many don’t know how to begin this process.
Dr. Nosal brings to Newport Institute nearly 30 years of experience working with young adults and families to treat mental health and substance use disorders and strengthen family dynamics. Since joining the Newport family, Dr. Nosal has overseen both residential and outpatient treatment programs, specifically clinical and family programs. Dr. Nosal’s philosophy is that family involvement and open communication are essential to the recovery process, and she has dedicated her career to helping restore families – including relationships between parents and young adults, between siblings, and with extended family. Dr. Nosal believes all families want deeper, more meaningful relationships and she recognizes that many don’t know how to begin this process.
Dr. Nosal has appeared as a clinical expert on NBC and FOX News. She is also a frequent contributor to media outlets such as Business Insider, RealSimple and Teen Vogue. As a media contributor, she provides advice and guidance on a variety of mental health related issues such as sleep disorders, depression, body image, drug abuse, and sobriety.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Nosal has worked with teens, young adults, and families in the field of mental health and addiction treatment for nearly 30 years. She has held supervisory and leadership positions, as well as serving on the faculty of National University and University of Phoenix. As Founding Clinical Director of Newport, she developed our clinical and family treatment model, and now oversees clinical operations and services at our residential and outpatient programs for adolescents and young adults.
Dr. Nosal holds a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology and Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and Human Services. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Specializing in attachment and relational trauma, Dr. Nosal integrates family systems concepts with attachment-based practices to heal childhood trauma and deepen relationships among family members.
Advice I Would Give My 20-Something Self
If I could instill in you elder wisdom, it would be to not allow those insignificant moments in time to define who you are and how you live your life. Speak your truth. Step into your power. Strive for balance. Don’t settle. Don’t take it personally. Don’t be so serious. Follow your dreams. Forgive yourself. Live with integrity and gratitude, guided by humility, in harmony with yourself and others. Life is a journey, not a destination. Live life to the fullest. One day you’ll wake up and the years will have seemed to pass you by. In that moment, remind yourself you did the best you could with what you knew at the time.
Credentials
- Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
- Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
- Master’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College
- Undergraduate degree in Marketing from Fairfield University (Magna Cum Laude)
Selected Achievements
- Faculty member of several universities in Northern and Southern California.
- Published author of select scientific journals on trauma, process addictions, self-harm, and multi-dimensional family therapy.
Press Contact Info
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