Rachel is a seasoned clinician who works with adults struggling to manage difficult emotions (anxiety, depression, shame, and anger, to name a few), find it difficult to inhibit urges (like self-harm, suicidal thinking or behaviors, or yelling, for example), and intrusive worry thoughts. Rachel also has extensive experience in helping with relationship conflicts. Are you having trouble leaving (and staying away from) a harmful relationship, or making a decision about the future of your relationship? Has your recent relationship ended and you’re struggling to cope? For any of these difficulties, Rachel incorporates a variety of evidence based treatments. Rachel specializes in Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and trauma-focused therapies (Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure). Rachel works collaboratively with her clients to identify the treatment goals and strategies needed to help manage current symptoms and build a life worth living. Rachel’s in session style is to pepper in humor and validation to help clients stay motivated to make changes throughout the treatment. Rachel also has experience in supporting individuals exploring their LGBTQ+ identity and helps to lead the LGBTQ+ treatment program at NYCBT. Rachel approaches each of her clients’ unique circumstances with compassion, care, a touch of spice, and an open mind.

Rachel received her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from La Salle University in Philadelphia. She completed her clinical internship at Penn Medicine Princeton House, where she worked in both the Women’s DBT program and the Men’s Intensive Outpatient Trauma Program. During her time there, Rachel developed a Safe Space group therapy program to provide support to individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Rachel’s research interests include understanding the connections between shame, self-disgust, impulsivity, and self-harm. In her free time, Rachel is an adventurous cook (did you find all the cooking puns in this bio?) and pop culture enthusiast who enjoys trying new recipes, skiing, and spending time at the Jersey Shore.

Rachel is a licensed psychologist in NY and PA and can provide telehealth services in any PSYPACT-participating state.

Read Rachel’s interview hosted by Inspire Advantage, an education technology startup that mentors aspiring physicians, on how we use CBT to advance LGBTQ+ health and equity.