Therapist
Rachael Figueroa
LCSW
Experienced LCSW focusing on practical support
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- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Rachael
Rachael Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She uses a respectful, down-to-earth approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and challenges with motivation and self-esteem. Rachael speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are in plain, honest conversation.
Her work centers on listening carefully and tailoring conversations to each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered methods so the person’s values and goals guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try simple behavior changes that can reduce distress.
Rachael has supported people through addiction, sleeping troubles, compassion fatigue, and issues related to ADHD. She also addresses concerns tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiving stress, and other complex life challenges. She brings steady, practical guidance rather than jargon.
Sessions focus on short-term goals and concrete skills when that fits, and on deeper emotional work when people need it. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, while mindfulness techniques offer simpler ways to reduce worry and reactivity. Rachael adapts pace and style to each person.
She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to take the next step. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Her work centers on listening carefully and tailoring conversations to each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered methods so the person’s values and goals guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try simple behavior changes that can reduce distress.
Rachael has supported people through addiction, sleeping troubles, compassion fatigue, and issues related to ADHD. She also addresses concerns tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiving stress, and other complex life challenges. She brings steady, practical guidance rather than jargon.
Sessions focus on short-term goals and concrete skills when that fits, and on deeper emotional work when people need it. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, while mindfulness techniques offer simpler ways to reduce worry and reactivity. Rachael adapts pace and style to each person.
She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to take the next step. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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How Rachael’s approaches work in online sessions
Rachael blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotion-focused ideas to help people make changes that matter. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s voice and priorities, so conversations are guided by what feels most important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and offers simple experiments to try different choices.Emotion-focused elements help when strong feelings - like grief, anger, or shame - need careful attention, offering ways to name and process those emotions instead of pushing them away. These approaches aim to be practical and collaborative, helping people set manageable goals and learn skills they can use between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as needed. This is a team process where the person’s experience guides decisions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make meeting more flexible by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on busy days, and fitting sessions into work or caregiving schedules. It can also make it easier to maintain momentum after setbacks and practice skills in day-to-day life.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rachael help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Rachael uses a respectful, listening-first style that tailors conversation and goals to each person, combining client-centered work with practical techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and provides services to people located there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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