Rachel Damin Psychotherapy

Mental Health & Wellness

in New York City

Meet Rachel

Rachel offers a compassionate, creative, and individualized approach to counseling that is collaborative and nonjudgmental. In her work, Rachel blends elements of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, jungian sandplay therapy and mindfulness-based strategies in order to best serve you and your goals. When working with Rachel, you will be supported in deepening your understanding of yourself and finding new ways to navigate life’s challenges. Rachel is extremely passionate about working with clients of all genders, sexual orientations, bodies, abilities, races, religions, and cultural backgrounds.

Rachel received her MSEd. in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College and her BA in Psychology and Gender Studies from The New School. In addition to her work as a Mental Health Counselor, Rachel is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and enjoys spending her free time drinking iced coffee, listening to true crime podcasts, and writing music.

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York

    License #013736

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey

    License #37PC01060900

  • Master of Science in Education (MSEd.) in Mental Health Counseling

    Hunter College - New York, NY

  • Trained in Jungian Sandplay Therapy

    2021-2023

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    Completed Level 1 Training, 2022

  • 500-Hour Trained, Yoga Teacher

    YogaWorks - New York NY

“Out of your vulnerabilities

will come your strength.” -Freud

Therapy Services

Individual Therapy
Wherever you go, there you are - Engaging in weekly, individual therapy sessions can provide an opportunity to become your most authentic self. Weekly sessions offer a space to process your past experiences, engage in deep introspection, and identify your patterns. Rachel uses an eclectic approach in individual therapy that is based in psychodynamic therapy and includes elements of CBT, mindfulness, and creative interventions to achieve your goals.


Couples & Relationship Therapy
We all long to be understood and accepted by others. Engaging with couples counseling can allow you and your partner to understand eachother more fully, communicate more effectively, and break negative patterns. Rachel uses Level 1 training of Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help couples learn tools to manage conflict, deepen friendship, and increase intimacy in their relationships.


Sandplay Therapy
Based on Jungian Psychology, Sandplay therapy is a technique that is used to help clients access their unconscious mind. During sandplay therapy sessions, clients will be able to utilize sand, miniature objects, and sometimes water in order to create scenes that can aid in deepening personal understanding and processing therapeutic issues that may be more challenging to explore during traditional talk therapy sessions. Sandplay is made accessible to all in-person clients.

Additional Offerings

Supervision & Consultation Services
Are you a licensed, pre-licensed, or in-training therapist who feels stuck in sessions or uncertain how you can help your clients? Are you experiencing stress and anxiety while working with complicated cases? Rachel creates a safe, playful environment for case consultation and supervision so that you can defeat impostor syndrome, hone your clinical skills, and feel confident working with every client.

Speaking Engagements & Media Contribution
If you are looking for a mental health contributor for your podcast, publication, or live event, Rachel would be happy to connect with you and share her expertise in any of the areas listed below. Please fill out the contact form with any inquiries.

Areas of Focus

  • OCD

  • Eating Disorders

  • Sex & Love Addiction

  • Relationship Issues

  • Codependency

  • Family of Origin

  • Identity Exploration

  • Grief & Loss

  • Life Transitions

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • My session fee is generally set at $200/session for individual counseling and couples counseling sessions range between $250-$340/session. I accept cash, check, or credit. A sliding-scale fee based on annual income may be considered for clients who experience financial hardship. Please email for more information.

  • I do not accept health insurance, however, I can provide a monthly superbill for “out-of-network” clinical services, which may be covered in part or in full by your health insurance plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking your provider these questions:

  • Yes! Insurance companies mandate a diagnosis, oversee your health records, and may seek access to your information while in therapy. They also may limit your coverage to a set number of therapy sessions per year, regardless of what you're going through. When considering the implications of using insurance, paying out-of-pocket is a better fit for some. Please feel free to email me to further discuss any questions.

  • Therapy sessions are held weekly during a designated time-slot that is reserved for you. Meeting on a weekly basis allows the therapeutic relationship to develop and ultimately allows us to make consistent, lasting progress towards your therapy goals.

  • Yes to both! I offer sessions for individuals and couples in-person in my Manhattan office and additionally offer remote sessions for via zoom for clients who prefer to meet virtually or are not able to make it into the office.