- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Evidence-based techniques
About Taija-Rae
Taija-Rae Guzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and forgiveness.
Her style is person-centered and trauma-informed. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and stays culturally responsive. In early sessions she asks what brings someone to therapy and clarifies goals together.
Taija-Rae uses practical tools to increase self-awareness and build coping skills. She helps people process past experiences and notice patterns that affect their relationships and decisions. Sessions often include exercises from cognitive-behavioral approaches and mindfulness practices to manage worry and stress.
She also works with communication problems, commitment and control issues, and the emotional impact of divorce or separation. For caregivers and parents she addresses caregiver stress and fatherhood issues in focused conversations about boundaries and supports.
Appointments aim to move at a pace that feels manageable. Early meetings focus on creating clear goals and small steps toward change. Over time the work centers on shifting unhelpful patterns and strengthening skills for daily life.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Taija-Rae commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress, and clearer decision-making.She also draws on mindfulness practices to help manage present-moment distress and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness work includes simple attention exercises and grounding strategies to use during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit meetings into a busy week. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the available formats.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiving stress, and forgiveness.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and blends evidence-based techniques. Early sessions clarify goals and identify small, practical steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience and over 12 years in social work roles prior to clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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