Therapist profile
Gail Newman, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 013091
- NPI1275281925
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Client-centered listening
- CBT for thought patterns
- Trauma-informed tools
About Gail
Gail Newman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York with four years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday pressures and more entrenched problems such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Gail speaks English and uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people talk through what is happening now and figure out practical next steps.
Clients can expect a conversational style that centers the person's own goals and concerns. Gail draws on client-centered work to listen for what matters most. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. When trauma is part of the picture, she may use trauma-focused techniques or EMDR as appropriate.
Sessions aim to make problems feel more manageable rather than promise quick fixes. Gail also helps people facing life shifts like grief, relationship strain, caregiving stress, and issues related to ADHD or addiction. She pays attention to impulses, anger, and patterns that repeat in relationships.
Her practice includes coaching elements for people who want practical strategies alongside therapy. Gail can work with those coping with midlife change, isolation, panic, or first responder stress. Her approach is direct and practical, focused on small, usable steps.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps people clarify what matters to them and set goals that feel relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests practical alternatives to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood.EMDR and trauma-focused therapy aim to reduce the impact of past traumatic events on current life. EMDR uses specific bilateral stimulation paired with guided attention to help process traumatic memories. Trauma-focused work combines grounding, pacing, and targeted strategies to lessen reactivity and intrusive memories.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Gail works with people to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That selection is collaborative and may change as work progresses.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can adapt CBT exercises, client-centered conversations, and trauma work to remote sessions when appropriate, and will discuss how to structure meetings to match a person's routine and goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and related issues such as grief and addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens with client-centered methods and uses CBT and trauma-focused techniques as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Gail has four years of professional experience as a New York LMHC.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in New York and holds the LMHC credential, listed as NY LMHC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.