Rachel Lauria, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for anxiety, trauma, and family issues
- Anxiety and trauma support
- Family and relationship work
- Evidence based therapy
About Rachel Lauria
Rachel Lauria is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with three years of experience supporting people through difficult emotional and relational challenges. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family concerns, and major life changes, and she also supports issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and obsessive or compulsive patterns.
Her work emphasizes self-compassion and clearer communication while helping clients identify meaningful pathways forward. Rachel creates a collaborative, respectful space where people can explore their inner experiences, heal from past wounds, and build more resilient coping strategies. She draws on evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Rachel aims to help clients deepen self-understanding, improve relationships, and navigate transitions with practical tools and empathetic support. As an LCSW, she brings professional training in social work and clinical practice to her supportive, strengths-focused approach, helping people translate insight into lasting change.
Her work emphasizes self-compassion and clearer communication while helping clients identify meaningful pathways forward. Rachel creates a collaborative, respectful space where people can explore their inner experiences, heal from past wounds, and build more resilient coping strategies. She draws on evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Rachel aims to help clients deepen self-understanding, improve relationships, and navigate transitions with practical tools and empathetic support. As an LCSW, she brings professional training in social work and clinical practice to her supportive, strengths-focused approach, helping people translate insight into lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rachel Lauria have?
Rachel Lauria has three years of clinical experience.
Is Rachel Lauria a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as NY LCSW 098265.
In which languages does Rachel Lauria provide therapy?
Rachel provides therapy in English.
Where is Rachel Lauria located?
Rachel is located in New York.
How can I work with Rachel Lauria as my therapist?
You can work with Rachel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rachel Lauria work with international clients?
Rachel Lauria does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rachel Lauria cost?
Therapy cost can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Rachel uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed action toward a life that matters to them; this approach supports coping with anxiety, life transitions, and feelings of meaninglessness by blending mindfulness with practical behavior change.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders through skill building and problem solving.
Client-Centered Therapy informs her relational stance, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring their goals and strengths.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Rachel can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care during transitions or when in-person visits are not possible, while still working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists to pursue meaningful change.