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Raquel Ortiz Terron

Raquel Ortiz Terron

LCSW

New Jersey

Support for stress, anxiety, and life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 075938; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06318800
Experience
22 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
New Jersey

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    • Motivation focused
    • Practical skill building
    • English and Spanish

    About Raquel

    Raquel Ortiz Terron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of clinical experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life changes. Her approach is respectful and straightforward, aiming to meet each person where they are.

    Raquel adapts sessions to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She focuses on clear goals and practical steps so people see manageable change. Conversations are collaborative and centered on the client’s priorities.

    Her background includes long-term work with issues tied to family strain, communication problems, and mood concerns such as postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder. She also addresses anxiety presentations including panic, social anxiety, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, and related personality or paranoia symptoms.

    Raquel uses a mix of methods to help clients build skills and motivation. Her toolkit includes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, solution-focused strategies, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing to encourage change.

    Sessions may include learning simple coping skills, practicing new ways to talk about problems, and setting small, achievable goals. Raquel aims to create a steady path forward so people can regain confidence and handle life’s transitions with more ease.

  2. How clinical approaches shape online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person's own reasons for change. It uses supportive questions and reflective listening to help people strengthen their motivation and plan next steps. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience by providing empathic listening and respect so the client feels heard and understood.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, social fears, and depressive patterns and often includes small homework tasks to practice between sessions.

    Finding the right way to work together is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit best for their goals and preferences. This happens through conversation, trying different techniques, and adjusting the plan based on what helps.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone continue care during life transitions while keeping regular appointments with a licensed professional.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    22+ years

    Listed in

    New York, New Jersey

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Raquel address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focused areas include communication problems, obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks, phobias, postpartum depression, SAD, self-love, and social anxiety.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, respectful listening, and steps you can use between meetings.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She brings 22 years of professional clinical experience working with mood and anxiety concerns and life transitions.

    What credentials and location are on record?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to start working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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