- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Rachel
Rachel Kriegel is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience supporting people who are juggling stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and career concerns. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for parents and adults feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Rachel offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence to help people take the first step toward change.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She uses common-sense tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing helps people find what matters to them and build motivation for change. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps sessions targeted on small, doable steps that add up over time. Rachel works with people on self-esteem, life transitions, and issues related to LGBT identity.
She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness or disability, and communication problems. These topics are woven into short-term or longer-term plans depending on each person’s needs. Sessions focus on real-life problems and practical strategies.
Clients can expect clear takeaways, homework tailored to busy schedules, and attention to what fits their daily life. Rachel adapts interventions to match each person’s goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy is provided in English and delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Rachel helps people set manageable goals, track progress, and build skills they can use after sessions end.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rachel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Rachel lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Rachel Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Rachel often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and stress. CBT is practical and focuses on experiments you can practice between sessions to see what helps.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify personal values and build momentum for change. This approach involves asking questions that help someone discover their own reasons for change rather than being told what to do. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations brief and future-focused, identifying immediate steps that move a person toward their goals.
Rachel treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on your goals and how you respond. That collaborative process helps tailor work to what matters most to each person.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a quick check-in or fit a tight schedule when bandwidth is limited. Chat and text messaging allow shorter, more frequent exchanges that can support homework and ongoing problem-solving. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work routines.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What concerns does Rachel commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career setbacks, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on clear goals, practical exercises, and short-term steps that fit into everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has ten years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of concerns including parenting and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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