Rachel Gersten, LMHC, LPCC
Rachel Gersten, LMHC, LPCC
Verified
Telehealth Available
Professions: Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: LMHC
Telephone: 201-299-6163
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optum
- Oxford (UnitedHealthcare)
- United Health Care
Session Fees: We offer affordable fees as well as openings for billing insurance directly. Please contact me for details. A free phone consultation is provided to all new clients.
Sliding Scale Available
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability
Therapy in:
300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor
Brooklyn, New York, 11201
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What's My Approach to Therapy?
I work with clients to create an environment that feels supportive, helpful, and safe. I tailor the therapy experience to each person. Sessions can be whatever you need them to be in that moment. There's no "right" way to do therapy! I treat clients holistically, as I believe that physical, mental, and social health are all connected.
My Role as a Therapist
I approach therapy with the idea that you are the expert on your own life. I don't believe there is one "right" approach to therapy, and always want to work with people to find the best way to help them specifically. When helping people achieve their goals, I believe in working towards sustainable changes that will last long term.
Why Going to Therapy Does Not Mean You are Weak or Flawed
Going to therapy is actually a huge sign of strength. It takes a lot of bravery and courage to say to yourself that you need help, and you are dedicated to making changes in order to live your best life possible. It's very routine to go to a doctor for routine checkups or annual physicals, and your mental health is no different. Sometimes you just need a safe place to work through what's going on in your life. Life is hard, and there's nothing at all wrong with getting extra support.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Client Age Groups I Work With
- Adults
- Elders
Languages
- English
Industries & Communities Served
- BIPOC
- Education
- Entertainment Industry
- First Responder/Medical Professionals
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Law Enforcement
- Professional Sports
- Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals
- Union First
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
- Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
- Addictions and Compulsions
- Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Attachment Issues
- Body Image
- Breakup
- Career Choice
- Caregiver Issues / Stress
- Chronic Illness / Disability
- Chronic Pain
- Communication Problems
- Depression
- Disability
- Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
- Eating and Food Issues
- Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional Overwhelm
- Emptiness
- Family of Origin Issues
- Family Problems
- Fear
- Forgiveness
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
- Habits
- Health / Illness / Medical Issues
- Identity Issues
- Individuation
- Infidelity / Affair Recovery
- Irritability
- Isolation
- Jealousy
- LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
- Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
- Money and Financial Issues
- Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
- Multicultural Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
- Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
- Pre-Marital Counseling
- Prejudice / Discrimination
- Racism
- Rejection
- Relationships and Marriage
- Seasonal Affective (SAD)
- Self-Actualization
- Self-Care
- Self-Compassion
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Criticism
- Self-Doubt
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Love
- Sensitivity to Criticism
- Shame
- Sleep Issues
- Smoking Cessation
- Social Anxiety / Phobia
- Stress
- Trust Issues
- Women's Issues
- Workplace Issues
- Worry
- Worthlessness
- Young Adult Issues
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
- Integration of different therapy models
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