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About Rachel
Rachel Lauria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Rachel describes additional work with adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and related concerns.
She works with adults who are managing heavy responsibilities at home. Sessions are straightforward and practical. Rachel helps people sort through overwhelming feelings, improve communication, and identify next steps that fit day-to-day life.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and move toward valued actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns that keep problems active and to build different habits. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to increase presence and tolerance for discomfort.
Rachel emphasizes a collaborative working style. She helps each person set realistic goals and practices skills that can be tried between sessions. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings, behavior, and the practical barriers that come from caregiving or health concerns.
Clients can expect clear, concrete steps and tools to use at home. Rachel brings attention to relationship patterns and family dynamics without assuming a specific solution. Her work includes support around grief, end-of-life concerns, forgiveness, and mood-related struggles.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then move toward what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and decisions tied to family roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and obsessive thoughts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus in stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs and goals. She adjusts pacing and skills so they fit into daily routines, caregiving duties, or health limitations.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid time spent traveling. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills in real-life settings and carry changes into the home.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to home life?
She works with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style. Sessions focus on clear steps, skills practice, and improving day-to-day functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician in New York.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is based in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Check the booking steps to see what is offered.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.