- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Social anxiety
About Rachel
Rachel Trudell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse. Rachel also supports concerns such as social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, and isolation or loneliness.
Clients can expect straightforward sessions that focus on practical steps and emotional understanding. Rachel invites people to talk about what’s happening now and what they want to change. She does not promise quick fixes but focuses on steady progress and clearer day-to-day coping.
Her background includes over a decade of clinical work with individuals navigating major life transitions like divorce and grief. Rachel helps people who struggle with control issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. She also supports those managing mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
In session, she blends listening with concrete tools for managing panic, reducing avoidance, and building self-regard. She will help identify patterns that contribute to isolation and impulsivity and practice alternative responses. Rachel is open to faith-informed or secular approaches depending on a person’s beliefs.
People who reach out are often looking for a clear plan and steady support rather than a one-time solution. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Rachel works in English and practices in New York as an LCSW.
Approaches used online and how they help
Rachel uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and trauma. One approach focuses on skills practice for managing panic and anxiety symptoms, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce avoidance and build tolerance for difficult moments. These tools help people respond differently when anxious feelings rise.Another approach concentrates on examining patterns in relationships and communication. This method helps identify repeated behaviors that cause conflict or isolation and introduces alternative ways to express needs and set boundaries. It supports clearer interactions and improved emotional awareness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, values, and day-to-day life. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made, so the approach evolves with the person’s needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people maintain continuity of care while working on panic, social anxiety, mood, or relationship concerns.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse, plus related issues like social anxiety and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining listening with tools to manage panic, reduce avoidance, and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.