- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Experienced LCSW
- English and Spanish
About Rachael
Rachael Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 25 years of practice to her work in New York. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and issues that affect day-to-day functioning like sleep problems, low self-esteem, and addiction. Rachael aims to create a respectful and empathetic space where people can begin difficult conversations and take practical steps forward.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She listens carefully and then adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. That may mean setting small, achievable goals or practicing new ways to handle strong emotions.
Rachael uses several methods in her sessions, including client-centered work that keeps the person's priorities first, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness to ease stress. She also draws on emotion-focused tools when the heart of a problem is relational or attachment-related.
Over many years she has helped people cope with grief, compassion fatigue, abandonment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and the strain of major life transitions. Her experience includes supporting people through cancer-related concerns and aging and geriatric issues.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Rachael emphasizes clear steps, honest conversation, and practical strategies so people can manage symptoms and move toward the life they want.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She listens carefully and then adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. That may mean setting small, achievable goals or practicing new ways to handle strong emotions.
Rachael uses several methods in her sessions, including client-centered work that keeps the person's priorities first, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness to ease stress. She also draws on emotion-focused tools when the heart of a problem is relational or attachment-related.
Over many years she has helped people cope with grief, compassion fatigue, abandonment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and the strain of major life transitions. Her experience includes supporting people through cancer-related concerns and aging and geriatric issues.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Rachael emphasizes clear steps, honest conversation, and practical strategies so people can manage symptoms and move toward the life they want.
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
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and values. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters most, and helps shape goals that feel realistic. This approach is useful for grief, compassion fatigue, and difficult life transitions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions often include simple exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with stress.
Emotionally-focused therapy emphasizes understanding and shifting patterns in close relationships and attachment. It can help when grief, abandonment, or relational pain are central concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try an approach that fits, and adjust over time. Most clients try a few strategies before settling on what helps best.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions in different languages, like English and Spanish, depending on the therapist's offerings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are person-centered and collaborative. Techniques can include cognitive behavioral strategies, emotion-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing depending on needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with people facing grief, chronic illness, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in New York.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.