Therapist profile
Rachael Figueroa, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 076874
- NPI1225055817
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Rachael
Rachael Figueroa is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and substance concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Rachael focuses on practical, conversational work. She uses straightforward talk, listening, and goal-setting to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. She draws from approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and emotionally focused strategies to address emotions and behavior.
People contact her about problems that build up over time - persistent worry, recurring anger outbursts, trouble sleeping, or burnout from caregiving. She also supports issues tied to identity and life transitions, including LGBT concerns, adoption and foster care questions, and aging-related stress. Rachael pays attention to how past experiences affect current relationships and feelings.
In sessions she helps clients set clear goals, try different coping skills, and test small changes between appointments. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people increase willingness to change habits, including around addictions or commitment issues. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Her background includes many years working in clinical settings in New York. She recommends starting with a brief questionnaire and scheduling a first session to clarify goals and preferred ways of working. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open, respectful conversation that helps people feel heard and decide what matters most. It is helpful for sorting through feelings like anger, grief, or low self-esteem and for setting practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces small experiments to change them; it is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and anger triggers. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and shifting emotional responses in relationships and individual coping; it can help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try a few methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means the first sessions often include clear goal-setting and short skill-building exercises to see what fits.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their normal routines. Therapists can use guided mindfulness practices, CBT worksheets, or motivational interviewing prompts during sessions so the work connects to everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, sleep trouble, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a conversational, goal-focused approach drawing on client-centered methods, CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York LCSW and practices from New York.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about formats?
Confirm current session options before booking; the profile advises using the site workflow to view available formats and schedule.
How does payment and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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