Rachael Figueroa, LCSW

Rachael Figueroa is an LCSW who draws on 25 years of clinical work to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in New York. Rachael aims to build respectful, compassionate relationships that make it easier to talk about difficult things.

Her sessions focus on helping people regain balance when life feels overwhelming. She uses practical conversation and goal-setting to address mood, sleep problems, addictive behaviors, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues when those topics come up.

Rachael adapts the pace and focus to each person. She blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Emotionally-focused techniques are used when relationships and strong emotions are central to the concern.

She applies motivational interviewing to support change and to help people build confidence in small steps. Over time this approach helps people move from feeling stuck to trying actions that fit their day-to-day life. Rachael emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional support.

To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies with location and therapist availability.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and responding to what matters most to you. In practice this means the therapist follows your lead, reflects what you say, and helps you name priorities so sessions feel relevant and respectful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and routines and testing small changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and habits related to addiction because it pairs short exercises with real-life practice.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when strong emotions and relationship patterns are central. It supports understanding feelings, improving emotional communication, and shifting how people respond to intense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with you to choose methods that match your goals, preferences, and what feels doable in your daily life. You can try an approach and adjust it as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy schedule easier by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during lunch breaks or evenings. It also lets people try shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what works best for them.