Rachael Figueroa, LCSW

Rachael Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. She brings 25 years of clinical experience and a straightforward style to sessions. Rachael speaks English and Spanish and practices from New York.

Rachael focuses on clear goals and usable tools. She helps people cope with grief and loss, handle anger, and build self-esteem. She also works with depression, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, addictions, and challenges related to ADHD. Her approach adapts to each person's needs rather than following a single script.

In sessions Rachael combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and build alternative ways of thinking and acting. She uses emotionally focused techniques to support people in accessing strong feelings and learning how to respond differently.

Rachael also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help with staying present and finding reasons to change. She creates simple exercises people can try between meetings. Her work often emphasizes small, achievable steps that add up over time.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful tone and a plan tailored to their goals. Rachael aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life. She encourages people to take manageable steps toward feeling better and reaching the changes they want.

How Rachael’s Approaches Work Online

Rachael often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT-style work online can include thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step skill practice to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening, validation, and collaboration. That means the therapist focuses on understanding each person's experience and shaping sessions around their goals and preferences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will discuss options with each person and choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. The plan evolves as progress is made and priorities change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see and hear each other for fuller conversation and exercises. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for people who prefer written communication, want frequent brief check-ins, or need flexibility around work and family schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and real-world change.