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Rachel Kriegel, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT approaches
- Motivational interviewing
- Goal focused work
About Rachel
Rachel Kriegel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with ten years of professional experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, career difficulties, and LGBT-related issues.
Rachel uses straightforward, task-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She emphasizes practical steps that can be used between sessions, and she works with people to set clear, achievable goals.
Her practice also addresses concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, and chronic pain or illness. Communication problems, commitment issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation are also within her scope.
Rachel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to structure sessions. That means conversations are often focused on identifying thinking patterns, building motivation for change, and experimenting with small, practical shifts in behavior.
Sessions aim to be direct and action-oriented. Rachel helps people track progress, test what works, and adjust plans as needed. Prospective clients in New Jersey who prefer English are invited to review online therapy options and complete the intake steps to schedule a first session.
How Rachel uses structured approaches in online sessions
Rachel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or get in the way of goals, then to test small changes in thought and action. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify what matters most and to build the motivation needed to try new steps. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical next steps and on what will look different when things improve.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Rachel treats the selection of approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss the options, consider a client’s goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow focused check-ins during a break. Some formats may require less bandwidth or no camera, which can help when a shorter or less visual session is preferable. Overall, the goal is to make consistent, practical work fit into everyday life while using structured, evidence-based techniques.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related concerns, plus a range of related areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience working in clinical settings and community practice helping people with mood, stress, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices with a focus on local residents.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
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.
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