Therapist profile
Rachael Figueroa, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Codependency concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 076874
- NPI
- 1225055817
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New York
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachael
Rachael Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with grief, anger, addictions, compassion fatigue, and issues connected to codependency.
Rachael uses practical, talk-based work to help people notice patterns that cause repeated stress. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.
She also integrates emotionally focused ideas to help people better understand and name their feelings in relationships. Mindfulness tools are introduced when helpful to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is available to support shifts in behavior and to strengthen commitment to change.
Rachael works in English and Spanish and practices in New York. She has long experience across many concerns, including abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, caregiving stress, ADHD, and aging-related issues. Her background includes helping people who live around someone else's drinking, moods, or crises.
Sessions are structured around what each person brings to the room. Rachael explains options, listens for priorities, and builds short-term steps people can try between appointments. People who want to begin are asked to use the site's matching process and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Rachael draws on client-centered work to listen closely and follow what matters to each person. That approach focuses on understanding the person's goals and letting the conversation guide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to map thought and behavior links and to practice small experiments between meetings. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful reaction cycles.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rachael will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
Confirm the session formats available before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, cut out travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people work from wherever they are most comfortable participating, while the focus remains on clear goals, practical steps, and regular review of what is helping.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, addictions, compassion fatigue, and codependency-related patterns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style uses client-centered listening together with CBT and emotionally focused techniques to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachael has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific fees depend on the subscription terms and location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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