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Rachel Lauria

Practical, compassionate therapy for change

LCSW New York

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Rachel

Rachel Lauria is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She works with clients to build self-compassion, improve communication, and strengthen coping strategies so they can navigate difficult emotional experiences and interpersonal challenges. Rachel emphasizes practical skills and insight, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance- and mindfulness-based practices.

Her style blends collaborative exploration with structured interventions, offering space to process past wounds while developing tools for present-day resilience. Rachel’s work also addresses family-related concerns and a broad set of focused topics including adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, grief and end-of-life concerns, and obsessive or compulsive patterns.

With three years of clinical experience, she aims to help people discover personal strengths and make gradual, meaningful changes in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rachel integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns while also building values-driven action. CBT offers structured tools to identify thought-behavior links and develop practical skills for anxiety, depression, and mood or obsessive concerns. ACT complements this by encouraging acceptance of internal experiences and clarifying personal values to guide meaningful change.

She also draws on Client-Centered principles to create an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. Together, these approaches allow for both skill development and deeper personal exploration, and Rachel collaborates with each person to determine which combination best fits their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. This range of formats can accommodate different schedules, comfort levels, and practical constraints, making it easier for clients to maintain continuity in care while working toward clearer communication, symptom relief, and more effective coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family issues, and coping with life transitions, plus related areas like attachment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, grief, and OCD-related concerns.
What is Rachel's therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, combining practical skill-building with reflective exploration. She uses evidence-informed methods to help clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has three years of experience providing psychotherapy and supporting clients through a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York; her license number is NY LCSW 098265.
Does Rachel offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can meet with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and availability.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with Rachel?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English