Therapist profile
Taija-Rae Guzman, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Relationships and Life Transitions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 101803
- NPI
- 1417563743
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- stress and anxiety
- relationship patterns
- mindfulness and CBT
About Taija-Rae
Taija-Rae Guzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and life changes, including patterns like codependency and attachment issues.
Taija-Rae uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that pays attention to cultural context. She listens for patterns that lead to people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing personal boundaries. Sessions focus on noticing how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships.
She draws on practical tools such as cognitive techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to manage intense emotions, and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and next steps. These methods are combined rather than used in isolation, depending on what a client needs in the moment.
In early sessions she works to understand what brings someone in and to set clear, manageable goals. Expect short-term skill building alongside deeper work on repeated patterns like control issues, family of origin concerns, or codependency dynamics.
Taija-Rae emphasizes collaboration. She asks questions, offers exercises, and checks in about how interventions feel. The result is a direct style that balances support with practical change, aimed at helping people act more in line with their values and priorities.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Taija-Rae often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps when stress or anxiety comes from repeated thinking patterns and when you want clear, practical steps to respond differently.She also uses mindfulness practices to help notice and sit with strong emotions without reacting automatically. Mindfulness can be useful for lowering intensity in the moment and for building steadier responses to triggers related to relationships or abandonment fears.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with clients and decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques can be adapted over time as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone choose whether to use video or other available formats depending on what feels most practical for them.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. The style is collaborative and combines practical skills with deeper exploration of patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience in mental health work. Her background also includes broader social work practice prior to clinical hours.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.