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Raquel Ortiz Terron, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness strategies
- English and Spanish
About Raquel
Raquel Ortiz Terron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. She practices in New Jersey and helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports clients navigating family tensions and life changes.
Her approach is practical and grounded. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also draws on client-centered conversations and mindfulness skills to reduce distress in everyday moments.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps. Raquel helps people break problems into manageable parts and track what works. That can mean changing thinking patterns, practicing coping strategies, or building clearer communication habits.
She works with a range of anxiety presentations including panic, social anxiety, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, and paranoia. She also addresses postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and issues tied to personality patterns when those come up in therapy.
Raquel offers counseling in English and Spanish. She combines practical exercises, reflective listening, and motivational techniques to keep progress concrete. People who want structured, skill-focused work will find the sessions centered on real-life changes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Raquel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, behaviors, and feelings so people can try small changes and measure results. CBT sessions often involve setting specific goals, practicing new skills in daily life, and reviewing progress together.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client leads the pace of change. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and ground difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raquel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in on what is helpful and adjusts techniques so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in during a break, or let someone avoid travel time. Discuss format preferences during the first scheduling steps so sessions match daily routines and technical comfort.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic, phobias, OCD symptoms, postpartum depression, and social anxiety.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. The work is practical and focuses on skills you can practice between sessions.
What is her clinical style like?
Her style emphasizes clear goals, small steps, and collaborative problem solving. Sessions blend conversational listening with concrete exercises and mindfulness techniques.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LCSW with 22 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, family concerns, motivation, and midlife transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW licenses in New York and New Jersey and practices in New Jersey.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; 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.
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