About Rachel
First, I’m so glad you’re here! I know finding a therapist can feel like a full-time job, so I’m hoping you can find the answers you’re looking for here.
I believe that therapy can benefit everyone, but it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Trust isn’t earned overnight, but with time, my clients have come to view me as a reliable source of support and collaboration.
I completed my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Hunter College and trained in LGBTQ+ affirming therapy at the Institute for Human Identity. Prior to that, I spent three years as a volunteer crisis counselor for the Trevor Project.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a creative strategist in the advertising world and performed comedy throughout NYC + beyond.
It can be incredibly confusing to parse out what therapy approaches actually mean.
Technically speaking, I operate from an integrative lens, combining psychodynamic theories with parts work and social justice frameworks.
But what does that actually mean?
Approach to Therapy
Psychodynamic
At the foundation of my work is a desire to understand and explore the unconscious motivations for our actions, most of which are derived from our youth and early experiences. For couples, I utilize Imago therapy techniques that help you understand the individual perspectives that are influencing the relationship dynamic.
Parts Work
I also work to contextualize internal conflict by looking at the unique parts of an individual that define them. We all have wounded and protective parts of our identities—understanding when they’re in conflict with each other can help unlock a deeper knowledge of ourselves.
Social Justice
Finally, I ensure that our work together is grounded in understanding the societal and cultural contexts in which we exist. You’re not operating in a vacuum, so it’s important to understand how the systems around you influence how you navigate life.
Above all else, I work to ensure that therapy is a personalized experience catered toward your needs and goals.
In the Media
I recently sat down with Evan Ross Katz and Audible to gush about queer representation in the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series + the new Audible original series Slayers: A Buffyverse Story.