- Goal-focused
- Nonjudgmental
- Skills-based
About Rachel
Rachel Kriegel is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with ten years of practice. She focuses on practical help for worry, stress, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career issues, and life transitions. Rachel aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what feels hard. Conversations focus on what matters most right now and on small, doable changes. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with room to address emotions and daily challenges.
Rachel uses tools that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also works on motivation and clear next steps when someone feels stuck. When parenting feels overwhelming, she helps parents sort priorities and build routines that fit their life.
Her background includes a decade of direct practice helping people manage anxiety, improve confidence, and navigate career shifts. Rachel draws on approaches that encourage active skill building and short-term progress. She helps people set realistic goals and track small wins.
Many clients come when life feels uncertain or when they want clearer direction. Rachel pays attention to each person’s values and strengths when planning work together. She supports people through change while keeping the focus practical and compassionate.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rachel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her practice. CBT helps people notice and test their thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce worry and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on increasing a person's drive to change by exploring values and gentle goal-setting.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This collaborative planning helps keep work focused and practical as priorities shift.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allowing for shorter check-ins, consistent weekly meetings, or sessions that avoid travel time. They can also make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler and let people practice new skills in the settings where they live and work.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rachel often help with?
She helps people manage stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem, address parenting challenges, navigate career issues, and cope with life changes. She also works with concerns related to LGBT issues and adoption and foster care.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. Sessions emphasize clear steps, skill practice, and changes you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has ten years of professional experience working with people on stress, motivation, parenting, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.