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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in New York
Rebecca Alexander is a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Based in Manhattan, she integrates relational depth with evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate life's most complex challenges. Certified in Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) through the Parnell Institute, she specializes in processing trauma, healing attachment wounds, and building resilience. Her approach is interactive, collaborative, and strengths-based, tailored to each client's unique needs. Rebecca supports clients in achieving deeper self-understanding while fostering meaningful, sustainable change. She believes in no one-size-fits-all methods and helps individuals recognize and expand their strengths, challenge limiting beliefs, and live more authentic lives.As a leader in mental health, she teaches continuing education courses, offers clinical supervision, and serves on boards focused on mental health advocacy and accessibility. Her practice welcomes individuals of all racial and ethnic identities, physical abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious or spiritual beliefs. Rebecca holds advanced degrees from Columbia University and the University of Michigan, with licenses and certifications in clinical social work and public health. Her accolades include multiple awards for her contributions to mental health and disability rights.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Trauma Processing
EMDR Therapy
Grief Counseling
Mindfulness Practice
Progressive Disability Support
Clinical Supervision
Teen Therapy
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
- Our practice is certified in Attachment-Focused EMDR through the Parnell Institute.
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Our therapist holds advanced degrees from Columbia University and the University of Michigan.
- We maintain active leadership roles in mental health advocacy and accessibility.
Associations and certifications
- Parnell Institute
- National Association of Social Workers
- Columbia University Alumni Association
- University of Michigan Alumni Association
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized psychotherapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Using psychodynamic approaches and EMDR techniques, we help clients achieve deeper self-understanding and sustainable change. Our practice supports clients in navigating life's challenges through collaborative, strengths-based treatment.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples facing communication challenges and relationship conflicts. We address issues like trust rebuilding, conflict resolution, and emotional connection through evidence-based approaches. Our sessions focus on creating healthier relationship patterns and improving interpersonal dynamics using psychodynamic frameworks.
Trauma Processing
Certified Attachment-Focused EMDR treatment for trauma recovery and attachment wound healing. This evidence-based approach helps process traumatic memories while building resilience. Sessions integrate mindfulness techniques and somatic awareness to address trauma's impact on mental and physical well-being.
Progressive Disability Support
Specialized mental health support for individuals navigating progressive disabilities. We address emotional adjustment, self-compassion development, and practical coping strategies. Our approach combines psychosocial support with resilience-building techniques to maintain quality of life through changing health circumstances.
Clinical Supervision
Professional development for clinicians through continuing education and clinical supervision. We offer training in Attachment-Focused EMDR techniques and psychodynamic approaches. Supervision sessions focus on enhancing therapeutic skills, ethical practice, and evidence-based treatment implementation for mental health professionals.
People
Rebecca Alexander
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Rebecca Alexander is a psychodynamic psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience. Certified in Attachment-Focused EMDR, she specializes in trauma processing and progressive disability support. She teaches continuing education courses and serves on mental health advocacy boards while maintaining a private practice in Manhattan.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and specialized trauma processing using Attachment-Focused EMDR techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
Please contact your insurance provider to verify mental health coverage details, including out-of-network benefits and session limits.
What are your office hours?
Our practice is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with appointments available during these hours.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, all sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent harm to self or others as required by law.
How can therapy help me?
Therapy provides tools for stress management, relationship improvement, and coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma through personalized treatment plans.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us directly to discuss appointment scheduling and any policy details regarding session cancellations or rescheduling.
