- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Self esteem
About Taija-Rae
Taija-Rae Guzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, blended family concerns, and family of origin issues.
Taija-Rae uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques in sessions. She aims to help people build self-awareness and stronger coping skills. Early meetings focus on what brought someone to therapy and clear, realistic goals.
Her approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, with attention to cultural context. She draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology when these fit a person’s needs. She combines these tools rather than relying on a single method.
In practical terms Taija-Rae works with people to notice patterns that come from their family of origin and to try different ways of responding. Sessions include talking through past experiences, practicing new coping strategies, and testing changes in everyday life. The work moves at a pace set by the person in therapy.
People who meet with her can expect collaboration and clear steps to track progress. She encourages small, manageable changes and checks in about what is working. The aim is improved insight and better ways of handling stress and relationship challenges.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they fit
Taija-Rae frequently works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy in clinical practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves looking at thoughts and behaviors to find practical changes that reduce anxiety or stress. Emotionally Focused Therapy focuses on emotional responses in relationships and helps people notice and change interaction patterns that cause distress.She also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques as complementary tools. Mindfulness teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps clarify reasons for change and builds motivation in manageable steps. Choosing the right mix is collaborative; the therapist and client review what is helping and adjust methods as needed.
Details about which session formats are available were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while focusing on practical skills, tracking progress, and trying new ways of responding to family patterns and relationship concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, blended family matters, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and integrates different evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, coping skills, and practical steps to change patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of clinical experience and a longer background in social work overall. That clinical experience informs her use of several therapeutic methods.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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