Neil Steinert, LCSW
Neil Steinert LCSW for relationships and anxiety
- Anxiety and depression
- LGBTQ relationship support
- Attachment and trauma
About Neil Steinert
Neil Steinert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience working with adults facing a wide range of life challenges. He takes a strengths-based, collaborative approach to therapy, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting and blended-family concerns, trauma and grief, intimacy and sexual issues including BDSM and kink, and work-related or identity-related concerns such as LGBT matters and career coaching. As an LCSW he brings clinical training in social work to offer practical strategies alongside emotional support.
His clinical toolkit draws from attachment-based approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. These approaches are combined to address patterns of relating, thought and behavior, and to build skills for coping with chronic illness, pain, caregiver stress, and life transitions. He also works with people exploring non-monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships, and attends to eating, body image, and commitment issues with sensitivity to family-of-origin dynamics.
Neil is an advocate for LGBTQ people and openly supports careful, informed exploration of plant medicines such as MDMA, cannabis, and psilocybin in appropriate contexts. Born and raised in Utah, he relocated to New Jersey in 1999 where he completed his education and raised a family. He has personal experience with divorce and brings lived perspective alongside professional training. Outside of work he enjoys vegetarian cooking, rock climbing, backpacking, yoga, and seeking out local restaurants. He emphasizes collaboration, practical tools, and the recognition of each person’s existing strengths.
His clinical toolkit draws from attachment-based approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. These approaches are combined to address patterns of relating, thought and behavior, and to build skills for coping with chronic illness, pain, caregiver stress, and life transitions. He also works with people exploring non-monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships, and attends to eating, body image, and commitment issues with sensitivity to family-of-origin dynamics.
Neil is an advocate for LGBTQ people and openly supports careful, informed exploration of plant medicines such as MDMA, cannabis, and psilocybin in appropriate contexts. Born and raised in Utah, he relocated to New Jersey in 1999 where he completed his education and raised a family. He has personal experience with divorce and brings lived perspective alongside professional training. Outside of work he enjoys vegetarian cooking, rock climbing, backpacking, yoga, and seeking out local restaurants. He emphasizes collaboration, practical tools, and the recognition of each person’s existing strengths.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Neil Steinert have?
Neil Steinert has 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy and clinical support.
Is Neil Steinert a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license details are NJ LCSW 44SC05363300.
In which languages does Neil Steinert provide therapy?
Neil provides therapy in English.
Where is Neil Steinert located?
Neil is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Neil Steinert as my therapist?
You can work with Neil through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Neil Steinert work with international clients?
Yes, Neil works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Neil Steinert cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns influence emotions, trust, and intimacy. It helps people understand and reshape the ways they connect with partners, family members, and close friends, and is useful for attachment issues, relationship conflict, and intimacy concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy complements these methods by cultivating present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that support emotional regulation and coping.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Neil works together with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time as needs change. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to match individual challenges and strengths.
Online therapy provides flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and travel, and allow continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical. Many people find that remote sessions offer effective, convenient ways to engage in therapeutic work from wherever they are.