Rachel Siehs, L.M.H.C., N.C.C.

My Background

Experience You Can Count On

My name is Rachel Siehs, L.M.H.C., N.C.C. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. I am also a nationally certified counselor who is dedicated, compassionate and non-judgmental towards the clients I work with.

I have over 10 years experience providing individual, group, couples and family therapy to client's with a full range of mental health disorders.

My theoretical approach being eclectic with a foundation in Person-centered and Cognitive-behavioral therapies. My participation in research projects studying the effectiveness of psychotherapy has provided better insight on building effective counselor/client relationships. I was an Adjunct Instructor at New York University in their online graduate program for mental health counseling. 

I help adolescents & adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, crises of meaning, relationship issues, life transitions, and struggles with grief & loss. Within a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I adopt an eclectic approach which includes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, Existential & Humanistic approaches using positive psychology and strengths-focus themes. I work with clients to foster self-acceptance, psychological flexibility, the management of strong emotions, and healthy relationships.

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My specialties include decision making and goal setting skills, coping with anxiety, depression and other mood related disorders, anger management, identity development, social skills training, transition issues & adjusting to change, grief and loss issues, early childhood experiences and trauma. I am an LGBTQQIA ally.

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I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and some United Health Care health insurance as well as self pay clients.