Rachel Kriegel , LCSW

Rachel Kriegel is a New Jersey licensed clinician with over 10 years of professional experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings a practical, compassionate approach to work with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and career-related struggles.

She focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. Rachel collaborates with individuals to identify concrete goals and develop skills that support daily functioning and long-term well-being. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life often requires courage, and Rachel offers steady support and guidance throughout that process. Her style emphasizes understanding each person’s unique situation while helping them move toward clearer priorities, improved coping, and greater confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Rachel Kriegel uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients set goals and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and improve mood; it is often used for stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered method that helps people find their own reasons for change and build internal motivation, which can be especially useful for overcoming ambivalence about goals such as career shifts or parenting changes. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and concrete steps, helping clients identify small, achievable changes that lead toward clearer outcomes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This partnership helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to connect around work, family, and daily schedules. These options allow consistent access to licensed professionals from different locations and support ongoing progress without needing to travel for every appointment.