- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Neil
Neil Steinert is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 13 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and blended family issues. He also supports people with ADHD, career questions, body image and LGBTQ matters.
Neil uses clear, practical conversations to identify what is getting in the way and what is already helping. He draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based approaches, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Sessions aim to be direct and usable rather than abstract.
In sessions he helps people name patterns in relationships and day-to-day life. That can mean looking at attachment dynamics, unhelpful thoughts, or habits that keep problems stuck. He also offers coaching-style support for career and goal-oriented changes.
Neil mentions experience with kink and alternative sex culture, and he offers an affirming approach to gender and sexual identity matters. He has personal experience of divorce and family transitions, which he says informs his practical understanding of blended household challenges.
Outside of clinical work he enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, yoga, and vegetarian cooking. Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site's appointment flow.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how past relationship patterns show up now. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practice different ways of connecting or setting boundaries in everyday life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In an online session that can mean learning brief exercises, tracking reactions between meetings, and trying small experiments at home.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the practical realities of their blended household. That may mean mixing attachment ideas with CBT and solution-focused tasks over a series of sessions.
The original profile does not specify which remote formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit around work, child care, or other commitments. Phone or video can allow shorter check-ins, make scheduling simpler, and reduce travel time while keeping focus on practical skills and relationship patterns.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, trauma, grief, and blended family issues among other topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, straightforward conversations that focus on patterns, skills, and small changes. Methods include CBT, attachment-informed work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with a range of adult concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the site's See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.