Rachael Figueroa

Rachael Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker with many years helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She works in New York and speaks English and Spanish. She aims to meet people where they are and to make the first steps feel manageable.

Rachael draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes. Emotionally-focused ideas and mindfulness practices guide conversations about relationships and present-moment coping.

Across 25 years in practice she has supported people dealing with depression, addictions, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns. She also addresses issues tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and codependency. Rachael adapts the pace and focus to each person’s needs.

Her approach is straightforward. She listens first, then helps set short-term goals and simple exercises to try between visits. Progress is measured in small changes people notice in daily life. Rachael emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical planning.

Many clients come with motivation concerns or trouble starting again after loss. She tailors sessions to build confidence and safer ways of coping. If you want a steady, patient clinician who offers clear steps, she can help you explore next moves.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and building trust so they can name priorities and try small changes. It helps when someone needs a calm, listening space to sort out what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports people in recognizing and expressing core emotions and improving how they respond to stress and loss. It can be useful when grief, anger, or relationship patterns are part of the problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels realistic, then try methods that fit those needs. Decisions about pacing and techniques are collaborative and adjusted over time.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce commute time. Ask about available formats when you schedule so you can choose what fits your routine.