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Rachel Cohen holds her M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter and is EMDR-trained through the Center for Excellence. As the founder of Rooted Psychotherapy, Mental Health Counseling PLLC, Rachel provides trauma-informed care rooted in warmth, compassion, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic space. Her clinical approach integrates EMDR therapy with a range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and traditional talk therapy. This flexibility allows her to meet the individual needs of each client while fostering a collaborative, goal-oriented environment.
Hi, I’m Rachel Cohen. I’m so glad you’re here. I know how overwhelming it can feel to start therapy—or to start again. My goal is to make that first step feel a little easier. I offer a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back and work toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in your life. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and draw from a variety of approaches, including EMDR, mindfulness, and talk therapy. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship struggles, identity questions, or past experiences that still feel present, we’ll tailor our work to your unique needs and goals. I’m especially passionate about supporting women navigating the pressures of work, family, culture, and those within the LGBTQ+ community seeking a space where they feel fully seen and understood. Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We’ll move at your pace and build a relationship based on trust, curiosity, and a deep belief in your resilience. I’m currently offering both in-person and virtual sessions and am accepting new clients. I’d love to hear from you when you’re ready.
Masters of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling | CUNY Hunter, 2018
Jewish, White
Jewish culture, White culture
English
Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
None listed
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Virtual and In Person
Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self esteem/self worth
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trauma, Codependency, Dating, Disordered eating, Infidelity/affairs, Highly sensitive people
Affirming, Calming, Conversational, Empowering, Inquisitive
EMDR, Family systems, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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$200
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Individual Session
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Couples Session
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Family Session
Offers sliding scale spots
Rachel brings a combination of compassion, insight, and professionalism to every session. What truly sets her apart is her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported. She listens deeply and guides people toward clarity, healing, and growth. Her fun personality also allows you to feel comfortable.
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Rachel and witnessing her clinical work during supervision conversations, where it’s clear how deeply caring and compassionate she is toward her clients. She approaches her work with culturally sensitive and trauma informed lens, and her EMDR training enhanced her ability to support clients with complex needs. I’ve confidently have referred several clients to her, knowing they’d be in safe skilled hands.
Working with Rachel has been a true pleasure, and I can confidently speak to her professionalism, clinical skill, and compassionate approach. She demonstrates a strong commitment to client care, consistently bringing empathy, thoughtfulness, respect and ethical integrity to her practice. Rachel creates a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore and heal, utilizing trauma informed and EMDR techniques, she actively supports individuals with complex emotional and psychological needs. Rachel is a wonderful clinician and person, and I am certain she will help, support and inspire anyone put in her path.
