Rachel Lauria, LCSW

Rachel Lauria is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and on strengthening how people relate to themselves and others.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through recent struggles and long-standing patterns without judgment. Rachel encourages self-compassion and clearer communication so clients can try different ways of responding to hard situations.

She uses tools drawn from several well-known approaches to help people manage symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and build coping skills. Rachel works on breaking down problems into manageable steps and teaching methods to stay present when emotions run high. She also supports people facing family stress, relationship problems, and life transitions.

Additionally she has experience addressing concerns related to adoption and foster care, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life issues. That background informs her work with grief, guilt, and complex family dynamics.

Rachel brings three years of clinical experience to the work and centers the client's goals in each session. She aims to help people find clearer direction, steadier routines, and a greater sense of meaning over time.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete changes to reduce symptoms and improve mood. This is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and obsessive thoughts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which supports coping with stress and chronic health issues.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick strategies that match personal goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can combine methods so the plan evolves as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, maintain continuity during life changes, and try techniques between sessions. Because the available session formats were not specified in the profile, please confirm current session options before booking so you know what format will be used. Licensed professionals often tailor the pace and tools to match each person's daily life and commitments.