Rachel Brehm, LMHC
Hello, and welcome! I know that looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming and even a little daunting at times. I hope that sharing a bit about who I am and how I work helps you feel more at ease as you take these meaningful steps toward healing.
I am a licensed therapist providing therapy throughout New York. I work with individuals who want to better understand their story, explore attachment patterns, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Using evidence-based tools and a compassionate, meet-you-where-you-are approach, I help clients develop greater self-understanding and self-compassion.
Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about understanding you more fully and helping you move forward with clarity and intention. I aim to create a steady, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. You do not need perfect words or a clear plan. We begin exactly where you are.
I believe therapy works best when there is a strong, genuine connection between us. When you feel comfortable and understood, it becomes much easier to have honest conversations and do meaningful work.
I want to know what makes you you.
My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I integrate attachment-informed and skills-based work to support both insight and practical change. Alongside depth and reflection, I also value moments of lightness. Whimsy and humor can be part of the process, because growth does not have to feel heavy all the time. Laughter is healing too!
Throughout the process, my aim is for you to feel both supported and empowered as you work toward lasting, sustainable change.
My Approach
Professionally Speaking…
Experience
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in development at several child welfare nonprofits, an experience that deeply shaped my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the importance of healthy relationships.
Since transitioning into counseling, I have worked in group practice settings and within a child welfare agency, strengthening both my clinical skills and my commitment to client advocacy. I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Education
I earned my B.S. in Education from the University of Texas at Austin (hook ‘em!), with a concentration in Youth and Social Services and a minor in Communication Studies. I later completed my M.A. in Mental Health Counseling at City College of New York, where I received comprehensive clinical training in evidence-based therapeutic practice.