Rachel Astarte • Self Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
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2 Endorsed
Nyack, NY 10960
Let's Connect (845) 442-6421
Whatever feels “off” in your life—depression, unhealthy boundaries, a dead-end career, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem—is a symptom of a larger problem: 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 deep 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.
Don't want to get locked into long-term therapy? I offer single sessions of 30- and 50-minute lengths so that you can receive the benefit of therapy at your own pace. Reach out for a free phone consultation or book your single session on the Work With Me page on the website. Note: I am an out-of-network provider in NY; I provide you with superbills/invoices.
Call or Email Rachel Astarte • Self Specialist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (845) 442-6421
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
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Rachel Astarte • Self Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 001677 Rachel Astarte • Self Specialist
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts Transformational Life Coaching / 2012
- Degree/Diploma from Emerson College Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing / 1994
- Attended Northcentral University, Graduated 2018
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6421
Rachel Astarte • Self Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Inner child healing, Impostor syndrome, Creativity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness, Spirituality, Shamanism
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Stress
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6421
Rachel Astarte • Self Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
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
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6421
Rachel Astarte • Self Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Groups
Foundation of Self Program (ONLINE)
Four-week courses offered throughout the year to assist you on your self-development journey. Visit bit.ly/selfworkcourses for current course offerings.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$100
Group Meets
Every Tue 1 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.
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Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (845) 442-6421
Rachel Astarte • Self Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA, CLC
Last Modified: 5 Jan 2024