I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State with over 8 years of clinical experience. My primary work has been with individuals struggling with substance use and the wide range of emotional, relational, and physical issues that accompany addiction. I have worked with individuals with histories of complex trauma, including intergenerational trauma and childhood attachment issues. I also have experience in treating mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bi-polar disorders, as well as a variety of personality disorders. My clients have ranged in ages, from young adolescents to older adults, and have come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.
My approach is warm, empathetic, and playful; I believe that life is already difficult enough, and we don't need to make it harder for ourselves! I primarily practice Mindfulness-based counseling, which is a client-centered and trauma-informed approach. I believe in leading with compassion and understanding, and one of my greatest hopes is that each client can approach themselves with compassion and understanding as well. I believe that recovery and wellness is a lifelong process, and that my role is to walk beside you to provide tools and support as you make your journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 009100
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Rebecca has helped me find worth in myself. When I started with her I didn’t believe in myself at all, and that made it hard to want to improve my life. I have worked though many traumas with her, and she has taught me how to stay in the moment and not freak out when I am triggered.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 1 year and 8 months
I appreciate her willingness to laugh with me at the really dark stuff.
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
I have met with Rebecca for a few months, and I am so grateful for everything she has helped me with. She is kind, personable, and has a way of making me feel comfortable enough to share things I haven’t before. She has helped me with so much that I am able to go through my day with a little more ease because of her.
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Rebecca is exactly the therapist I need.
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Rebecca is a perfect fit for me! She has a gentle demeanor and is a fantastic listener. She assists me towards my goal of living my best life with support, kindness and a sense of humor that I appreciate! I couldn’t have chosen a better mentor for this journey!!
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Rebecca for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and relationship issues
Rebecca is kindhearted, smart, and intuitive. One of the best therapists I've ever worked with in 10+ years!
Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders