Rosemary Cabanillas , LCSW

Rosemary Cabanillas is a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings years of New York City experience to her practice. She has worked across a range of neighborhoods and with diverse populations, which has shaped a culturally aware and accepting approach to therapy. Rosemary draws on that background to meet people where they are and to include openness and respect as central features of treatment.

She has worked with a wide array of clients and presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, career and employment transition challenges, low self-esteem, and relationship or family concerns. Rosemary enjoys helping people build confidence and find practical ways to address symptoms that interfere with daily life. Her work often focuses on concrete problem solving and measurable steps toward change.

Rosemary uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes clear goals and strategies to move forward. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential indicating professional training and a license to provide clinical social work services. Recognizing and choosing to engage in the helping process is an important step, and Rosemary welcomes the opportunity to support people who are ready to pursue change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Rosemary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to symptoms and to develop practical strategies for change. CBT is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

She also employs Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on setting clear goals and building on existing strengths to create actionable steps toward improvement. This approach is particularly helpful for clients seeking focused, goal-oriented work and quicker progress on specific issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rosemary works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit their situation. Together they evaluate what is helping and adjust as needed to find the best path forward.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can provide more accessible touchpoints between meetings. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and to integrate therapeutic work into daily life with fewer logistical barriers.