Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Gail works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gail
Gail Newman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, or major life changes. Gail creates a calm space where clients can say what they’re thinking and feeling without judgment.
She listens carefully and helps people make sense of difficult emotions and reactions. Her goal is to help clients feel steadier and more able to handle daily demands.
Background and approach
In session she uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow each person’s pace and priorities. For people dealing with past trauma, she applies trauma-focused methods and EMDR-informed work to reduce the intensity of memories and reactions.
Gail often brings mindfulness exercises into conversations to help people manage anxiety and impulsivity in the moment. She also supports people facing family strain, caregiver stress, relationship problems, addictions, ADHD challenges, and issues related to identity and self-worth. Clients can expect practical steps and homework tailored to their life.
Gail frames progress as small, steady gains rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to try different approaches and keeps the plan flexible as needs change.
What Gail works with
Everything Gail lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gail's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Gail lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Gail’s approaches translate to online care
Gail commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused approaches in her work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, impulsivity, and mood shifts. Trauma-focused methods and EMDR-informed work aim to lessen the hold that painful memories have on daily life and reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gail listens to each person’s goals and preferences and adjusts methods as progress unfolds. She checks in regularly about what helps and what feels hard, so treatment stays practical and personalized.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or need quick support during a busy day. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.
Questions people ask about Gail
What kinds of problems does Gail help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and grief, addictions, relationship strain, and related concerns like caregiver stress and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct. She uses client-centered listening, practical CBT strategies, mindfulness exercises, and trauma-focused methods to match each person's needs.
What is her clinical background?
Gail has four years of professional experience providing mental health support and guiding clients through emotional and behavioral change.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Gail offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription billing model that varies with location; subscriptions can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.