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Neil Steinert, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Neil

Neil Steinert is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 13 years of clinical experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He works with clients on stress, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anger, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, and ADHD, drawing on established therapeutic models to craft practical, skills-focused work. He also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and communication and commitment problems.

His practice integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed perspectives, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients build on existing strengths and develop new coping tools. He advocates for LGBTQ clients and remains open to discussions about alternative sexuality and kink when relevant to therapy.

Based in New Jersey, he offers flexible scheduling and invites prospective clients to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and arranging sessions according to his availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work emphasizes patterns in close relationships, exploring how early connection styles shape current relationships and emotional responses; it can be useful for people dealing with intimacy, attachment issues, blended family challenges, or relationship distress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework, making it well suited to anxiety, depression, anger, and habit-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-management skills, which can help with emotion regulation, chronic pain, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss clients' goals, preferences, and immediate needs and blend methods where helpful so that therapy remains targeted and flexible rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it possible to access care from different locations and on varied schedules. These options support ongoing skill practice between sessions and can help people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or mobility concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Neil address?
The practice supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and anger concerns, and ADHD among other matters.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
He uses an integrative approach combining cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build practical skills and strengthen coping resources.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 13 years of clinical experience to his work, applying a range of evidence-informed methods to address diverse concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
Neil holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LCSW 44SC05363300, and his practice is based in New Jersey.
Can clients who speak other languages work with him?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients who are able to work in that language.
What session formats are available?
He conducts therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

What Neil can help with

Neil Steinert works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, relationship issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

Neil advocates for and works with the LGBTQ+ community.

How Neil approaches therapy

Neil's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Neil uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment styles, and positive psychology.

Experience and training

Neil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey, with 13 years of clinical experience.