Rachael Figueroa, LCSW

Rachael Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 25 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are managing stress and anxiety, working through grief and loss, addressing anger and motivation, and building self-esteem and confidence. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs. A LCSW is a license that authorizes clinical social work practice and indicates advanced training in assessment and therapeutic intervention.

Rachael centers the therapeutic relationship on the priorities a client brings to sessions, tailoring strategies to fit individual circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and highlights the importance of taking that first step, offering supportive guidance throughout the process. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative environment where goals are clarified and progress is paced to match their readiness and resources.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rachael draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's goals and experiences guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening and collaboration and can be especially helpful for building trust and clarifying personal priorities.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and developing practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and difficulty sleeping. CBT provides clear tools clients can apply between sessions to support change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachael works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to fit individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This variety makes it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access support from home or another convenient location, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress over time.