About Raquel
Raquel Ortiz Terron helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She supports those coping with family tension and life transitions. Raquel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New Jersey.
Her style is direct and respectful. She listens first, then tailors a plan with each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.
Conversations are grounded in what a person wants to change.
How Raquel works
Raquel draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and shift behavior. She uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to strengthen self-awareness and emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help set realistic, short-term goals.
Over 22 years she has guided people through panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, phobias, and postpartum mood changes. She also works with social anxiety, communication problems, and seasonal mood shifts. Her experience includes supporting those facing personality-related concerns and paranoia symptoms.
Raquel offers sessions in English and Spanish. She adapts pace and tools to each person’s needs and culture. Her aim is to help people build coping skills, improve relationships, and regain a clearer sense of direction.
Raquel lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Raquel works with
The areas below are the ones Raquel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
How Raquel’s Approaches Work Online
Raquel commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel understood and can make choices that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. She also brings mindfulness techniques into sessions to help manage stress and stay present. Together with motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps, she helps set small, achievable goals. Finding the best approach is part of the process; the therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, ask brief questions between sessions, or use written reflection if that feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain regular contact with licensed professionals.Start online instead of waiting
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