Rachel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (845) 640-3613
If you have trouble creating boundaries, default to people-pleasing to avoid conflict, or overthink and question yourself constantly, these are all symptoms of an unbalanced and under-appreciated Self. Just like a fever lets us know we have an infection, life problems let us know something deep within us isn’t right. We don’t blame the fever, we thank it for alerting us to the bigger problem. Using life’s challenges as a guide, we work together to build the foundation of self you need in order to live an enriching and fully human life. This work benefits not only yourself but also your loved ones and the rest of our human family.
I am licensed in New York as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and have certifications in Transformational Life Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy. I received shamanic training from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. My background includes a long career in writing and acting, which informs my work with creative clients.
I offer 1:1 sessions for individuals and couples. If you're unsure about individual therapy but still want to start inner work, I invite you to join Write Your Self Open, an ongoing program featuring guided meditation, writing, and supportive group discussions. Drop-ins welcome. Visit my website for more information.
Call or Email Rachel Astarte now for a free 15 minute consultation - (845) 640-3613
Let's Connect (845) 640-3613
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Centivo
- Cigna and Evernorth
Rachel Astarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 640-3613
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 001677 Rachel Astarte
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Northcentral University, Graduated 2018
- Certificate from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts Transformational Life Coaching / 2012
- Degree/Diploma from Emerson College Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing / 1994
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Rachel Astarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 640-3613
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Life Coaching
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Existential burnout, Self-doubt, Inner child work
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness, Spirituality, Shamanism
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Rachel Astarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 640-3613
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Shamanic work; Science + Spirituality; Non-duality
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
Rachel Astarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 640-3613
Groups
Write Your Self Open
Write Your Self Open is a transformational program that blends guided meditation, reflective writing, and soul-centered discussion, enabling you to shed old narratives, realign with your authentic Self, and step into an embodied sense of what your unique life offers the world. It is designed to support those who are ready to move beyond cycles of overthinking, over-processing, and never feeling quite "done" with their inner work. Facilitated by holistic therapist, author, and voice-over artist, Rachel Astarte. •• MEETS ONLINE EVERY 2nd and 4th TUESDAY OF THE MONTH ••
Expertise
Peer Relationships
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40+
Group Meets
Second Tue 1 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.
Location
Holo House
Nyack, NY 10960
Email Rachel Astarte about this group or call - (845) 640-3613
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Rachel Astarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Call for a free consultation now - (845) 640-3613