The Work We’ll Do Together
Choosing to begin therapy is an act of courage and tenderness — a powerful step toward caring for yourself and creating lasting change.
My role as a therapist is to offer you a grounded, compassionate space where healing can unfold at your pace. Together, we’ll create a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, safety, and curiosity — one that supports your growth while honoring your lived experience.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating many of life’s complexities: trauma, grief, anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration. Through our work together, we’ll move toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and alignment — always meeting you exactly where you are.
Areas of Specialization
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people through a wide range of emotional challenges and personal turning points. Use the tabs to explore some of the areas I most often work with:
Anxiety, Mood & Emotional Wellbeing
Even when life seems steady on the outside, our inner world can feel turbulent. Persistent worry, emotional overwhelm, or mood shifts can be exhausting. Therapy offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to understand and work with those experiences.
Common Focus Areas
Generalized, social, and performance anxiety
Depression and mood disorders
Test anxiety and perfectionism
Self-criticism and self-worth
Emotional regulation and resilience
Life Transitions & Identity
Times of change often stir deep questions about who we are and what comes next. Whether you’re grieving, redefining your role, exploring identity, or standing at a crossroads, therapy offers a place to reflect and reorient.
Common Focus Areas
Grief and end-of-life concerns
Living with chronic or invisible illness
Divorce, separation, or relationship shifts
Sexuality, identity, and intimacy challenges
Infertility and family-building journeys
Career or life direction changes
Dating and relational resilience
Adolescents & Young Adults
Growing up is complicated. Young people today face increasing emotional and social pressure — and many struggle with focus, identity, anxiety, or relationships. Therapy offers a space to explore, build skills, and feel more connected to self and others.
Common Focus Areas
ADHD in children, teens, and young adults
Social anxiety and friendship challenges
Emotional regulation and impulse control
Social skills and relational growth
Autism spectrum support
Child Therapy
Children often express what they feel through play, creativity, and imagination more than through words. In my work with children, I use child-centered play therapy, expressive arts, and role-playing techniques to help them safely explore and process their inner world. Through these developmentally attuned methods, children can work through big emotions, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration with caregivers, ensuring that each child feels seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
Common Focus Areas
Anxiety and excessive worry
Behavioral challenges and emotional outbursts
Grief and loss
Family transitions (divorce, new siblings, moving)
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Social skills and peer relationships
Low self-esteem or self-criticism
School-related stress or performance pressure
Attachment issues or separation anxiety
Sensory sensitivities and regulation challenges
Healing in Times of Crisis & Change
Life can shift in an instant — through loss, conflict, or unexpected change. In these moments, it’s normal to feel disoriented or overwhelmed. Therapy can be a steady anchor, helping you reflect, recalibrate, and find your next steps.
Common Focus Areas
Navigating divorce or separation
Relationship conflict resolution
Career or life crossroads
Bereavement and meaning-making after loss
Trauma and Recovery
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on how we think, feel, and relate to the world — but it doesn’t have to define the rest of your story. In therapy, we’ll work together to create safety, build internal resources, and gently explore the impact of what you’ve been through, so you can begin to reclaim a sense of clarity, connection, and inner steadiness.
Common Focus Areas
Childhood and adult trauma processing
Recovery and healing after sexual abuse
Support for grief, loss, and bereavement
Stabilization and recovery following crisis events
Sexuality & Identity
Sexuality is a deeply personal and often complex part of who we are. In my work, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore a wide range of concerns related to sexuality and identity, including sexual orientation, identity confusion, sexual dysfunction, and male infertility. Whether you’re navigating questions around homosexuality, facing intimacy challenges, or struggling with the emotional impact of infertility, we will work together with compassion and curiosity to better understand your experience and move toward healing and clarity. You don’t have to face these questions alone.
Common Focus Areas
Sexual identity and orientation (including homosexuality and bisexuality)
Identity confusion or questioning
Navigating faith and sexuality
Sexual dysfunction (e.g., desire, arousal, performance issues)
Male infertility and its emotional impact
Intimacy and connection challenges in relationships
Shame or anxiety related to sexuality
Trauma-informed support for past sexual experiences
Insurance
I don’t bill insurance directly, but many clients are able to use their out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement. My office provides a monthly Superbill (a detailed invoice) and will gladly offer guidance to help you navigate the process.
Before we begin, I recommend checking with your insurance provider to better understand your mental health coverage. And if any questions come up along the way, we're here to support you.
Every person’s path is unique, and I’ll always tailor our work to your individual goals, pace, and needs.
Whether you're seeking clarity, stability, self-trust, or simply a safe place to reflect — you are welcome here.
If something within you feels ready to begin — or even just to explore — I warmly invite you to reach out. Finding the right therapist is a meaningful step, and I’m happy to answer any questions or schedule an initial consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
You can contact my office by phone (516) 612-3264 or email ncg@drnealg.com. Your inquiries are handled by my office with attention and with care.
Please know: there is no rush, no pressure — just an open door, and a place where your story will be met with respect, curiosity, and compassion.
I look forward to hearing from you whenever you are ready.