- Focus on strengths
- Practical steps
- English and Spanish
About Isabel
Isabel Restrepo is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience supporting people in New York. She works with concerns tied to work and wellbeing as well as relationship stress, trauma and LGBTQ issues. Isabel speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical steps that help people feel more confident and able to act on their goals.
She centers sessions on the client’s own knowledge of their life and strengths. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on small, doable changes. Isabel helps people improve concentration, memory, and motivation while building greater self-esteem and coping after trauma or abuse.
Isabel also addresses attachment and communication concerns, impulsivity, mood swings, and obsessive or intrusive thoughts. She supports people navigating non-monogamous relationships and those coping with prejudice or discrimination. Work-related stress and seasonal mood changes are also within her scope.
Sessions emphasize teamwork between the therapist and the client. The aim is to identify clear targets, try practical strategies, and adjust as needed. Isabel frames progress in terms of everyday functioning, such as better focus at work, calmer reactions in relationships, or improved confidence in social situations.
Her approach keeps language simple and concrete. She invites questions, checks in about what’s helpful, and builds on what already works in a person’s life. To begin, people are asked to select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How Isabel’s approaches translate to online therapy
Isabel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life change. One common approach she uses helps people build practical coping skills for anxiety, panic, and mood challenges by practicing strategies in small steps and reviewing what worked. Another approach focuses on improving attention, motivation, and memory through structured tasks and techniques that support concentration and daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Isabel collaborates with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans when something is not helpful. Clients and therapist decide what feels most useful based on symptoms, lifestyle, and personal preference.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter time without rearranging other commitments. Phone visits can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and shorter check-ins can work well for quick progress updates. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to make online work practical and focused on everyday improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Isabel helps with LGBT issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. She also works with mood disorders, OCD-like concerns, panic, and self-harm related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on small actions and clear goals. Sessions use plain language and build on the client’s existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience providing clinical services in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.