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Online therapist

Yael Margolin-Rice

Practical, experienced guidance for family and relationships

Credentials
NY Psychologist 006288
Experience
40 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Yael

Yael Margolin-Rice is a New York licensed clinical psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tension, family challenges, trauma and major life changes. She writes and speaks about clinical topics and has practiced for forty years, bringing that depth of experience into everyday conversations with clients.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, aimed at helping people make practical changes that fit their lives. In sessions she listens closely to each person’s story and helps map out realistic steps forward.

Background and approach

She prioritizes a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk through painful memories and current problems. The work is shaped around a shared plan so progress is clear and measurable. Her background includes many years of clinical practice in New York and ongoing teaching and presentations for other professionals.

That long experience supports careful clinical judgment without losing sight of what matters to the client. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques matched to the problem at hand. Therapy with her typically focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and processing upsetting experiences.

She helps people find better patterns and tools they can use outside of sessions. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and preferences. Yael uses straightforward language in sessions and works to make therapy understandable.

People meet practical goals, review what’s working, and adjust the plan together as change unfolds.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Yael commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes processing upsetting memories and their impact on daily life, helping people reduce distress and improve functioning. Another approach focuses on relationship skills and communication, teaching concrete tools to resolve conflict and increase understanding between partners or family members.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She meets clients where they are and together they decide which methods best match the person’s goals and preferences. The treatment plan is adjusted as progress is reviewed so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected when meeting in person is difficult. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules, travel, or limited mobility. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care and practice skills between sessions while maintaining a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She helps clients set clear goals and develops practical steps to reach them.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has forty years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and presenting to other professionals.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York licensed psychologist, NY Psychologist 006288, based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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