Gregory Speed, LCSW

Gregory Speed is a New Jersey licensed clinician with 47 years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate trauma and abuse, grief and loss, career challenges, depression, and major life transitions. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), he brings decades of practice rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts conversation and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique circumstances and goals.

He has particular experience working with Veterans and currently serves on the board of a local veterans group, the Citizens Veterans Advisory Committee. His work includes supporting Veterans affected by combat-related tours, and his personal connection to military life is reflected in his family as well - his son is a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and a combat veteran of multiple tours in Afghanistan. That perspective informs his approach to veteran and armed forces issues while maintaining professional boundaries.

Gregory emphasizes collaborative care that empowers clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. He frames therapy as a tailored partnership, offering steady support while helping clients build practical coping strategies and pursue meaningful change at a pace that fits their needs.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Gregory uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns a client brings. For trauma and abuse, he applies approaches that help process difficult memories and reduce their day-to-day impact, with an emphasis on safety, pacing, and rebuilding a sense of control. For grief and major life changes, he uses methods that support mourning, help clarify values, and identify practical coping steps to move forward while honoring loss. These techniques are grounded in research and shaped by decades of clinical experience working with individuals and Veterans.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gregory works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that fit best, adjusting the plan as needs evolve. He sees therapy as a partnership in which the client’s priorities guide treatment decisions.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can make care easier to access. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. These options support continuity of care, reduce travel barriers, and make it possible to receive consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.