Rachael Figueroa

Compassionate, experienced LCSW using CBT-informed care

LCSW New York

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Rachael

Rachael Figueroa brings a client-focused, evidence-informed approach to psychotherapy grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and complementary modalities.

Background and approach

As an LCSW licensed in New York, she draws on 25 years of clinical experience to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, sleep difficulties, addictions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and concerns related to self-esteem and motivation.

Her practice also extends to issues such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and adjustment after loss or major life change. Rachael emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s distinct needs.

She uses client-centered techniques alongside mindfulness, emotionally focused, and motivational strategies to support practical change and emotional processing. Prospective clients who take the first step toward therapy can expect collaborative planning and attention to real-life goals, with options for English or Spanish sessions to accommodate language preference in New York.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Rachael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic sleep patterns, while client-centered therapy emphasizes active listening and a collaborative, empathetic relationship to help clients feel understood and develop their own solutions.

She also draws on emotionally focused techniques when relationship feelings and attachment patterns are central concerns, helping people access and organize emotions in service of clearer decision making and improved coping. These approaches are described and adjusted together so the person and therapist find the mix that fits their goals, values, and preferences in an ongoing, collaborative process.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule regular sessions around work, caregiving, or health limitations. These formats support continuity of care and allow licensed professionals to deliver talk therapy and practical tools across distances while adapting interventions like CBT worksheets, mindfulness practices, and motivational techniques to the format you prefer.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Rachael works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem challenges, addictions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.

What is the therapist's general approach and style?

She blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, emotionally focused work, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

The clinician brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

Rachael is an LCSW licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 076874 and practices out of New York.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are available in English and Spanish; she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTSleeping disordersCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic 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

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish