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Online therapist

Rachel Mariotti

Calm guidance for shifting patterns

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rachel

Rachel Mariotti is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She blends a down-to-earth style with structured work, using short practical exercises and reflective writing to help people manage stress and anxiety. Her approach is conversational and occasionally lighthearted, which many find easier to stick with during change.

She often gives short assignments between sessions like mindfulness exercises or writing prompts to build new habits. Her training began in a psychoanalytic clinic, and she later opened a independent practice called Mental Hygiene.

Background and approach

Over five years of professional experience shaped a focus on how automatic thoughts drive reactions and beliefs. Rachel leans on techniques similar to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address rigid, black-or-white thinking and to broaden how people interpret events. She commonly helps with work and motivation concerns, low self-esteem, relationship-related stress, career transitions, sleep and eating disruptions, and symptoms of depression.

Sessions emphasize noticing both difficulties and positive moments so small wins get reinforced alongside problem-solving. Rachel frames therapy as a collaborative process. She offers clear direction while staying compassionate, aiming to make progress understandable and doable.

The work includes talking through current struggles, practicing new ways of thinking, and tracking changes between meetings. Parents and caregivers will find explanations presented plainly and in short steps. The focus on present-moment thinking and simple homework can fit into busy family schedules and day-to-day life.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting support

Rachel draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on present thinking and small behavior changes. One approach resembles Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - it helps identify automatic thoughts that lead to stress and teaches practical ways to reframe those thoughts. This helps when worry, black-or-white thinking, or low motivation get in the way of daily functioning.

She also uses mindful writing and short homework practices between sessions. These exercises build awareness of patterns and reinforce positive moments, which can shift how someone reacts in stressful family situations. Such practices are useful for improving communication, managing anxiety, and tracking progress over time.

Choosing a therapeutic method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to find what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let people connect in ways that suit them. These options make it easier to keep up with short, regular work and to use brief between-session exercises in everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career changes, sleep and eating issues, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and relationship stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Therapy is conversational and approachable with occasional humor. She uses short between-session exercises like writing and mindfulness to build new habits.
What is her professional background?
She trained in a psychoanalytic clinic and later started a independent practice called Mental Hygiene, bringing five years of clinical experience to her work.
Where is Rachel licensed to practice?
Rachel holds a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, NY LMHC 013238, and she practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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