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Rosemary Cabanillas, LCSW

Practical therapy for stress and anxiety

6 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English, Spanish · online sessions

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About Rosemary

Rosemary Cabanillas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has six years of documented experience. Rosemary focuses on practical, goal-oriented therapy that helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other everyday struggles.

She draws on straightforward methods to help people who feel stuck after a job change, who struggle with sleep, or who are coping with grief or relationship strain.

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Background and approach

Sessions concentrate on small, achievable steps rather than long lectures. Conversations are plainspoken and anchored to real life tasks between meetings. Rosemary has worked in diverse neighborhoods and brings an open attitude to cultural differences.

That background informs how she listens and frames options. She aims to meet people where they are and adapt to their needs and background. Her approach often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, which zeroes in on clear, short-term goals.

These tools are used to reduce symptoms and build coping skills that people can use day to day. Therapy sessions can also address parenting stresses, self-esteem, intimacy issues, anger, and career questions. The focus is practical problem solving and building confidence so people can return to routines and responsibilities with more ease.

Evidence-based approaches and online options

Rosemary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change the actions that follow. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by teaching simple, practical skills to test thoughts and adjust behavior.

She also uses Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, a short-term method that concentrates on concrete goals and immediate steps. This approach is helpful when someone wants to make specific changes quickly, such as improving sleep routines or managing workplace stress.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to pick methods that match personal needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit quick check-ins, and messaging supports shorter updates between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and busy days.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
Rosemary works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also addresses sleep problems, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, family concerns, and career transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented sessions that focus on small steps and real-life tasks. Conversations are straightforward and aim to produce usable coping strategies between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds the LCSW credential and has six years of documented experience. Her work history includes practice in diverse New York communities.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in New York and is licensed as an LCSW in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people located within applicable regions for her licensure.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How do sessions work and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English, Spanish

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