Rachel Kriegel, LCSW

Rachel Kriegel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who helps people managing stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, and career challenges. She focuses on boosting motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while supporting people through life changes. Rachel emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about tough feelings and practical struggles.

She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work to help people spot patterns and try small, testable changes. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen the will to change when motivation feels stuck. Rachel tends to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented so progress is easier to notice.

Over a decade of work experience informs her approach to common concerns such as isolation, grief, and role strain from caregiving or major life transitions. She also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, and communication problems. Rachel aims to meet people where they are and tailor strategies to daily life.

This profile appears in a Supporting carers directory because she supports caregiver issues and stress among other focus areas. Prospective clients can expect straightforward conversation, collaborative goal setting, and steps they can try between sessions. Rachel encourages people to reach out when they are ready to consider change and new coping options.

How Rachel's approaches translate to online work

Rachel uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that improve mood and daily functioning. That approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and issues with motivation. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change; it focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for moving forward and building momentum in small steps. Solution-focused therapy centers on practical goals and what’s already working, so sessions often end with clear next steps to try before the next meeting.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Rachel will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. She checks in on progress and adjusts plans together, so the work fits the client’s pace and priorities.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options for working without travel. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available formats before booking. Rachel aims to make therapeutic work fit into everyday life while keeping the focus on goals and usable coping strategies.