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Rachael Figueroa

Rachael Figueroa, LCSW

New York

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New York
LCSW, licence 076874
NPI
1225055817
Experience
25 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
New York

These details come from information Rachael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Speaks English and Spanish

About Rachael

Rachael Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also supports people facing issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and other complex life challenges.

Rachael uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people sort through what feels most urgent. She draws on Client-Centered ideas to focus on what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy gives tools for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness approaches to address strong feelings and increase awareness in daily life.

Sessions are oriented toward clear goals and small steps people can try between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants help finding or strengthening motivation for change. Rachael aims to keep sessions focused, direct, and rooted in daily life responsibilities like work, family, and health.

She speaks English and Spanish and practices in New York. Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Rachael presents herself in a respectful, nonjudgmental way and adjusts the conversation to fit each person's needs. Her work is aimed at practical progress people can notice in everyday routines.

BHow sessions work

How Rachael’s approaches translate to online work

Rachael uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's concerns. That approach centers the conversation on what matters most to the client and helps shape goals that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and habits and is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions to improve how they respond in stressful moments.

Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative step. Rachael will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust plans as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins that match a work break. It can also let someone continue therapy while managing health, caregiving, or other commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises for remote sessions so work continues between meetings.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English, Spanish

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and focused. She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does she have?

Rachael has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life-stress concerns.

Is she licensed in New York?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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