I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) issued in 2018 by The University of the State of New York Education Department Office of the Professions, and a Licensed Associate Counselor issued in 2017 in New Jersey by the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (expected fall of 2019). I also presently am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) issued by the National Board of Certified Counselors.
I received my Masters of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2017. I was inducted into Chi Sigma Iota, the International Counseling Honor Society in 2016. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication Studies from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. I began my career in a Psychiatric/Vocational Rehabilitation Program as a Mental Health Counselor working with adults diagnosed with chronic mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
I have strong interpersonal skills and primarily utilize a combination CBT and Gestalt-based therapy and interventions. I firmly believe in the connection between the mind and body and utilize holistic approaches with an emphasis in person centered therapy. I incorporate an approach that is unique to each individual’s needs in order to best support them to help foster growth and emotional well-being. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals realize their full potential and achieve an inner peace that nurtures growth and well-being.
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”
-Neale Donald Walsch
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD
NY LMHC 009251
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She is patient compassionate and understanding.
Written on Jun 18, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 10 months
Rachel is a gem! She seems to always know what to say and provides constructive tasks for me to heal ❤️
Written on Aug 08, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd