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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and EMDR
About Gail
Gail Newman is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with four years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Gail also addresses addictions, relationship problems, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and issues faced by LGBT clients. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from New York.
Gail uses client-centered talking alongside structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns and test small changes. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help with day-to-day coping and draws on trauma-focused methods and EMDR for people who have a history of upsetting events. Her style is practical and direct; she asks questions, listens for what matters, and suggests concrete steps to try between sessions.
People come to Gail for help with life transitions, family conflicts, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and problems with communication. She also works on impulsivity, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and feelings of isolation. Sessions may involve skill practice, tracking thoughts and mood, and planning manageable behaviors.
Gail describes the first session as a time to map concerns and set goals together. From there she adjusts which approaches to use based on how a person responds. She notes that therapy often mixes methods rather than following a single script.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Gail uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location.
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How Gail’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can identify goals. Online sessions use that same conversational approach to map concerns and priorities in the first few meetings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; online sessions can include worksheets, activity plans, and homework to practice between meetings. EMDR is used for trauma-focused work to process upsetting memories; when appropriate, EMDR in sessions involves guided bilateral stimulation and step-by-step processing tailored to the person’s needs.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Gail will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adapt based on what helps. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans if a technique is not working for the person.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when helpful. It also makes it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and to keep continuity of care when schedules change.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, bipolar issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
Gail uses a mix of client-centered listening and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. She also uses mindfulness and trauma-focused methods including EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) working in New York.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is based in New York and holds the NY LMHC credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.