Family Therapy in New York

As a relational therapist who believes that interpersonal issues are important to traditional or non-traditional relationships, I work with a diverse population racial, ethnic differences, sexualities, genders in an affirming arena. Building a relationship and trust with clients as we work through their issues with partners, spouses, family, stress, difficulties at work, home or school. Help people explore and express feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, confusion, grief and pain. I use my skills to help clients feel better about themselves so they can choose to make necessary and thoughtful changes in their lives.

If you are seeking therapy, you are taking an important step toward creating a vibrant personal and professional life. Our work will help you improve the quality of your relationships, clarify your desire, and create the circumstances to best cultivate your interests, creativity, and self-expression. We will work on freeing you from frustrating patterns that keep interfering with your ability to achieve your personal goals, such as managing your time and money, supporting your health and body-image, and cultivating a loving relationship with family, friends, and a partner.

Insight is good, but change is better! If you are strugglng with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, you may have been "just living with it" for awhile. Ask yourself: "How would my life be different if I didn't feel this way?" Seeking support can be a scary step, but when you are ready for change, it can be an enjoyable process, even when it is hard work or explores painful issues. We can work together to determine the best way to achieve your goals in a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment.

I work with you to discover what a meaningful life looks like and make changes that lead to deeper fulfillment. Deep, attentive listening creates a safe space for you to explore your unfiltered thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we will create greater awareness and understanding of negative patterns that keep you stuck and experiment with different ways of responding to life’s many challenges and complexities. I am passionate about working with people struggling with low self-esteem and high self-criticism, stressful life transitions, and difficulty in relationships.

Are you an immigrant or child of immigrants stuck in painful relationships over clashing expectations and feeling unseen? Are you the “high achiever” or “caretaker” but have to hide parts of yourself and can’t shake the underlying fear that something isn’t right? Are you curious about how intergenerational experiences influence your identities, decisions, and struggles? You may have sought relief from the conflict, anxiety, and shame but not in the healthiest ways. You may finally be considering therapy to stop avoiding, stop suffering, and start healing. You’ve come to the right place.

Locating a therapist can be a fearful and daunting process, however, once found can be rewarding as you begin to express your deepest and most personal story. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Are you experiencing marital discord or dealing with a child who presents with attention difficulties, defiancy or truancy? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions and set limits for your children? Do you often feel overwhelmed and have noone to talk to? I look forward to helping you resolve your varied issues. Most of all I look forward to empowering you.

One of my core values is to offer my complete presence to the other person. I believe presence is key to fostering a safe and secure environment so that mutual trust can unfold and transformative work can be done. Since 2010, I have focused my work on children and parents struggling with family life challenges including traumatic events such as divorce, loss, prenatal/birth trauma, medical procedures, adoption and attachment disruption. I am also trained in Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), a modality that specifically helps children resolve trauma using play, movement, and sensory motor stimulation.

I have had a wonderful career as a NY Licensed Psychotherapist, NeuroPsychotherapist, LMHC, School Psychologist, Trauma Therapist, Behavior Therapist, Reiki Master, Aromatherapist, Hypnotherapist, College/Univ Dept Chair/Professor, & Regional Supt of Schools for Special Needs & Gifted helping Children & Adults "fulfill their potential" and to gently/assertively/aggressively address the obstacles that interfere and develop the skills to cope and self-advocate physically, emotionally, socially, mentally to "fulfill potential and develop resilience" as an individual, couple or family. Midtown NYC+ LI, 917-215-0018 Remote or In Person

No matter how old you are, life can be difficult, and let me be the first to say - this is 100% normal and it is okay to not be okay. With 10+ years of experience, I can help you work through many life challenges, whether it be low mood, anxiety, or stress, to name a few. Or if you are just looking for someone to talk to, to achieve personal growth, to develop coping strategies, this is also the therapeutic space for you. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and the U.K. that works with clients of all ages and treats a wide range of presenting concerns in various treatment formats (1:1, family, group, parenting work).

For most of us, anxiety and stress can inhibit our ability to be fully present. Sometimes, all it takes is a new perspective to find the clarity to create a new reality, build fulfilling relationships, and grow into the best version of yourself. I help women experiencing stress, anxiety, and self doubt to overcome life’s challenges and create healthy relationships. Navigating friendships, dating, and changing family dynamics can be a roller coaster in your 20s and 30s—a time where you might grow apart from old friends, experience roommate conflicts, explore intimacy for the first time, or get clear on what you want out of life.

Does no one gets how anxious, frustrated or checked out you feel? It's so hard to be misunderstood. Trauma, family pressure, relationship issues; these things can have you stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. These experiences may even have you anxious, depressed and seeking relief through using substances. You’ve tried everything you can to address issues on your own. You want someone to actually help you. Despite it being hard, you're willing to ask for help. I want you to know that you can feel more connected, whole, energized and fulfilled. I am dedicated to helping you, using somatic therapy to link the mind, body and spirit.

Rachel’s clinical experience furthermore includes treating areas like mood and personality disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation/behaviors, relational conflicts, career counseling as well as processing traumatic experiences. Working from a person-centered foundation, Rachel helps clients hold on to their sense of hope through life’s challenges and teaches therapeutic techniques to assist in stabilizing one’s mental health. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are examples of treatment modalities Rachel utilizes for such needs.

Life is a series of transitions. We often need help in moving from a place of discomfort to a place of calmness, safety, and satisfaction. The process of psychotherapy can help you get to that better place. I work with individuals, couples, and families with a focus on achieving self-understanding for the purpose of changing situations which are stressful and unpleasant. My practice is all inclusive, treating those seemingly well adjusted yet with nagging underlying dissatisfactions to those experiencing extreme distress, alienation, and shame.

I understand you might feel stuck in the past or the same negative loop and haven’t found any meaningful progress by talking to yourself, your family, or friends. My goal is not only to give you the tools to relieve your symptoms and better cope with specific situations but also to transform your narrative and generate sustainable growth. I use an integrative and tailored approach to meet your needs and cultural values. Combining systemic and relational framework, and mindfulness practice, I’ll help you gain insight into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and align them to achieve what you most value in life.

I believe every dysfunction, every disorder, and every pain was somehow born to cope with life and protect the best parts of us. In the journey towards healing, we all need a power greater than ourselves (call it God, love, or family...) to provide acceptance, support, and a safe place to unravel. Counseling is an invitation to come and be; to take an honest look at yourself for who and what you really are; to realize your issues make sense; and to have compassion for all parts of you so you can holistically heal and function at your full potential.

As a therapist and coach, I offer a safe, supportive space for my clients to explore, grow awareness, and make decisions about the way they choose to approach and live their lives. People often reach out when they are at a crossroads with career or relationship issues, and they are experiencing emotions that feel overwhelming like anxiety or depression. I partner with my clients to provide empathetic, active listening as well as focus on skill development. Through our work together, clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, where they came from, and the impact the past has on who they are in the present moment.

Being vulnerable and having boundaries with your partner is cathartic. Always having a mask on or your walls up is exhausting. I can help you figure out the map to move past the patterns and behaviors that no longer serve your growth. By safely addressing and healing the disconnects in your relationship, you can open again to each other and to a fuller life to build a healthy, nurturing connection and a brighter future for yourself!

When a person decides to seek therapy, there are two very important factors to consider - The potential therapist's experience, and the feeling of connection with the therapist that is instrumental and essential to the healing process. The first thing I consider in working with a new client is how to best meet them where they are in their emotional journey, and then how to create a feeling of trust, safety and collaboration in a caring relationship to promote healing.

Dear Reader, my journey to practicing psychotherapy started over 20 years ago. I have over 15 years of experience practicing psychotherapy to individuals ages 3-100 (yes, my oldest client was 100 years old, imagine this person's experience and wisdom!). The sum of my experience has shaped me and provided me with an insight into human suffering. It has taught me great patience, compassion, empathy and understanding of our unique situations. I am looking forward to helping you overcome your difficulties in life and spreading your wings of emotional and inner freedom!