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Rachael Figueroa, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Rachael

Rachael Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 25 years of practice in New York to her therapeutic work.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a client-centered approach that honors each person's experience while drawing on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, sleeping difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

She adapts conversations and care plans to fit individual circumstances, combining motivational interviewing and emotionally focused techniques when helpful to build insight, strengthen motivation, and improve emotional regulation. Her background includes supporting people facing complex challenges such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and adjustment related to loss or significant life change.

Comfortable working in English and Spanish, she aims to create an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity. Rachael frames beginning therapy as a courageous step and works collaboratively with clients to set goals, explore coping strategies, and pursue sustainable changes over time.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Client-centered therapy forms a foundation in her online work by prioritizing the client's perspective and tailoring conversations to meet individual needs, helping people feel heard and respected as they identify goals and make changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to examine patterns of thought and behavior and to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and other symptoms through structured strategies. Emotionally-focused techniques support exploration of emotions and relationship patterns, useful when addressing grief, anger, self-esteem, or interpersonal concerns.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative stance helps shape treatment plans that combine different strategies when appropriate and adjust over time based on progress and feedback.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to attend regular sessions, revisit exercises, and stay engaged in the work between meetings while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical problem solving and emotional support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Rachael works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other focus areas.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
Her practice is grounded in client-centered care and integrates methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, emotionally-focused work, and motivational interviewing to match the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience providing psychotherapy and related support in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York; the license is NY LCSW 076874 and her practice is located in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTSleeping disordersCompassion fatigueADHD

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

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish

What Rachael can help with

Rachael Figueroa works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Rachael works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, and motivation.

How Rachael approaches therapy

Rachael's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Rachael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 25 years of clinical experience.