- LGBT issues
- Relationship work
- Trauma recovery
About Isabel
Isabel Restrepo is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with people who bring concerns about LGBT issues, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and ADHD. Isabel speaks English and Spanish and helps people who are looking for support with mood, focus, and confidence.
Isabel emphasizes that each person knows their own story. She listens for strengths and practical steps that can be used right away. Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles, identifying patterns, and trying small changes to see what helps.
Her background includes long-term work supporting people after trauma and with relationship challenges. She also supports people dealing with obsessive thoughts, panic, and mood shifts. Isabel pays attention to cultural and identity factors that affect how people cope and relate to others.
In sessions she helps people improve communication, manage impulsivity, and strengthen self-regard. She also works with concerns such as attachment questions, paranoia, and non-monogamous relationships when these come up in therapy. The approach is practical and focused on what feels doable in daily life.
Isabel guides people toward clearer goals for therapy and tracks progress over time. She explains options in straightforward language and checks in about what is and isn’t working. To begin, potential clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Evidence-informed approaches and online sessions
Isabel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common method helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against daily experience, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach focuses on building concrete behavioral skills - for example breaking tasks into small steps to improve focus and reduce overwhelm.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Isabel treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you choose methods based on your goals, current difficulties, and what feels manageable. She checks progress and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays relevant to daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she schedules appointments. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to involve bilingual support in English or Spanish. Ask about practical scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions align with your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with LGBT related issues, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, and related areas such as mood and obsessive concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She treats people as experts in their own story and focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with concrete suggestions to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.