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Rachel Kurland(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New York
Trauma- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Anxiety -Child mental health-Adolescent mental health-College & graduate student mental health-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Welcome! Spanning my clinical work in school, campus, mental health clinic, and hospital settings, I’m passionate about empowering clients with tools to help cope with big feelings, bolster emotional intelligence, and embrace self-compassion to uncover your strengths and connect with your most authentic self.

I'm a collaborative and holistic therapist who specializes in providing emotional support to children, teenagers, and young adults navigating a variety of mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, self esteem, and disordered eating. I also have a particular passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and those exploring their gender/sexuality identity. Tapping into my extensive background in performing arts and social justice initiatives, my therapeutic style is unique, creative, engaging, and empathetic.

I’m dedicated to cultivating an environment of genuine safety, non-judgement, and compassionate curiosity so that clients may leave each session feeling appreciated, heard, and deeply understood.


Message to clients

I know how overwhelming the process of searching for the right therapist can feel, and I would be honored to walk alongside you in your therapeutic journey. My goal is to provide an affirming, nurturing, and brave space for you to feel wholly capable of processing difficult emotions and embracing your most genuine, worthy self.

I'm currently accepting new clients and offer free phone consultations so that we can get to know each other better before setting up a session. I look forward to speaking soon and am happy to answer any questions you may have by phone or email!


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 2 years

Resilience Lab, Therapist

New York University, Masters of Social Work, 2022

Licensure

New York: 116432

Languages

English

Specialties

Trauma - I'm an EMDR and Internal Family Systems specialist, and help clients process core traumatic memories, break free of unhelpful coping strategies, and find safety in your body.

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Meritain Health
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • University of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$120 - $150
  • EMDR$200 (85min)

Additional session information

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week