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Rebecca Ben-Merre, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Rebecca Ben-Merre, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Amherst, New York
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Psychotherapist, Mental Health Counselor

Languages: English

Telephone: 717-447-5463

My Approach to Therapy

I provide a warm and welcoming environment that will allow you to express yourself honestly, gain insight into your behavior, and develop the skills you need to face life's challenges. My goal is for you to always feel safe and supported. I help people with issues like chronic illness, infertility, and anxiety. These struggles are often invisible and not well-understood by others, which makes them all the more painful and isolating. When something goes wrong with your health, it can feel like your entire life has been turned upside down and it may seem like you will never feel like yourself again. I can be a witness and support system for you as you navigate unpredictable and uncontrollable circumstances. We can explore patterns that developed when you were very young and may now be holding you back. My approach builds on your strengths and helps you find your resilience. You don't have to do this alone.

Supervision Details

Supervision Specialties

Focused Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Psychology (humanism), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy), Schema Therapy

My Role as a Therapist

It has been said that "healing begins the moment we feel heard." I truly believe that. My primary role is to be a safe space for you to share anything that is on your mind or heart, including your most hidden thoughts and emotions that you may never have felt comfortable sharing with anyone before. Once we feel seen, there is a freedom and inner confidence that follows, allowing us to forge new paths and to embrace life as it is, rather than how we imagined it might be.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdults

Groups I Work With

People struggling with chronic health conditions and fertility-related challenges. I also help with issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, and self-esteem.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyBody ImageBreakupChronic Illness / DisabilityChronic PainDepressionFamily of Origin Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness-Based InterventionsSchema TherapyStrength-Based Therapy

Location & Contact