Rachel Anauo, LMHC

Rachel Anauo is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues with self-esteem. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use between sessions. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at restoring a sense of control and hope.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce overwhelm and bring attention back to the present moment. Motivational Interviewing supports people working through substance use and other patterns that feel stuck.

Rachel has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns. She supports people dealing with relationship strain, family-of-origin problems, career transitions, and the fallout from trauma and loss. She also addresses focused issues such as abandonment, body image, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Sessions aim to be goal-oriented and conversational. Clients can expect a mix of practical tools, short exercises, and space to tell their story and make sense of it. The work often includes setting small and achievable steps to build confidence and momentum.

Rachel offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their day. She practices in New York as an NY LMHC and provides services in English.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Rachel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts that fuel anxiety or low mood and then try different, more helpful behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, which often works well in remote sessions where clients can try tools between meetings.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing practices that reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These short practices can be done during a video or phone session and practiced daily. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change; it focuses on the person's own reasons and strengths to build momentum.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and pick methods that fit their situation. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps the client make steady progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be quicker or easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support short check-ins, updates, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.