- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and mindfulness
About Rachael
Rachael Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also supports concerns related to adoption and foster care, abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other complex life stressors.
Rachael uses practical talking and listening to help people sort out what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps that can be tried between meetings. She draws on approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match what each person needs.
In session she helps people notice patterns from the family they grew up in, including roles, expectations, and emotional distance. That can include looking at how family-of-origin dynamics affect current relationships, mood, and behavior without blaming anyone.
She offers care in both English and Spanish and works from a New York practice. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
To start, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. Rachael aims to make the first steps straightforward so people can focus on practical changes.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says. It helps people feel understood and choose goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses concrete exercises to change patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions in the moment and how they affect relationships and attachment needs.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or avoiding video when someone prefers audio only. It can also let people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals will discuss practical session length and rhythm so therapy fits day-to-day routines.
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, plus related issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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