- Person-centered care
- Trauma-informed approach
- Builds coping skills
About Taija-Rae
Taija-Rae Guzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and caregiving stress. Her tone is warm and collaborative, so people often find sessions straightforward and supportive from the start.
She draws on a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. Early sessions focus on what brought someone to therapy, clear goals, and a simple plan to move forward at a comfortable pace. Taija-Rae aims to help clients build self-awareness and practical coping skills that can be used between sessions.
Her approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. She creates a nonjudgmental space and balances support with gentle challenge when change is needed. Work in therapy may include looking at past experiences, noticing patterns, and trying new ways of relating.
Taija-Rae has five years of clinical experience and a longer background in social work overall. She describes sessions as grounded and practical, focusing on step-by-step progress rather than quick fixes. This helps people manage daily stressors while also addressing deeper concerns.
To begin, she asks clients to set clear goals and then adjusts methods to fit those goals and the client's pace. Conversations are direct, compassionate, and aimed at helping people move forward with more confidence and clearer coping tools.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Taija-Rae uses several evidence-based techniques in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and stress. Emotionally Focused approaches look at patterns in close relationships and help people notice and change how they respond to strong feelings.She also incorporates mindfulness and motivational strategies to help people stay present and find internal motivation for change. Each technique is explained in plain language and adapted to fit what a client needs in session.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life context. That collaboration helps make therapy feel relevant and doable rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing, use screen-based tools for exercises, and focus on practical skills that carry over into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Taija-Rae commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment, codependency, caregiving stress, and forgiveness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. Sessions are practical and balance support with gentle challenge to encourage steady change.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience and a longer history in social work. That background informs a grounded, practical approach to therapy.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.