Rachael Figueroa, LCSW

Rachael Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with twenty-five years of experience in New York. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Rachael aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can take a first step toward change.

She uses straightforward conversation to tailor a plan for each person. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce overwhelming feelings, build confidence, and address sleep or addiction concerns. She also supports people coping with compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges.

Rachael blends several approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thoughts and actions that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and pace.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to work through painful feelings and Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing is used to boost readiness for change and strengthen commitment to goals.

Her background includes work with people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and coping after disasters. Rachael speaks English and Spanish and adapts her style to cultural needs and personal history.

How Rachael’s approaches work in online therapy

Rachael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday patterns that cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy is another core influence; it means the work moves at the person’s pace and focuses on their goals and values. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when strong emotions or difficult losses need attention, helping people name and process painful feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and how they respond in sessions. She adjusts plans over time so the therapy stays relevant and practical.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people work from a quieter location or avoid being on camera when they prefer. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help therapy feel more manageable and consistent.