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Rabaya Rahman

Therapist · New York

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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Rabaya Rahman
Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York · 010632
NPI
1336629807
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
New York
  • Practical coping skills
  • Strengths focused
  • Collaborative approach

About Rabaya

Rabaya Rahman is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and anger. She practices in New York and draws on eight years of experience to guide clients through life changes and complicated emotional patterns like codependency and attachment concerns.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps the client can try between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and paced to match what a person needs right now.

Rabaya uses approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness exercises. She emphasizes understanding each person’s strengths and building on them in small, manageable ways.

She avoids labels and aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity. Therapy can include talking through difficult memories, learning new coping skills, and testing simple behavior changes that lead to relief.

Rabaya’s background includes work with grief, addiction, blended family issues, caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, immigration-related stress, and co-morbidity. Her practice centers on helping people find clearer direction, restore balance, and rebuild self-trust.

How Rabaya Uses Talk Therapy Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters to the client. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to sort through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems in place. It uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns like codependency.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rabaya works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals and preferences. She will suggest options, try things out, and adjust plans based on what helps most.

For practical matters, confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, scheduling a short check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Some formats may also be better for lower bandwidth or a simpler setup, so check which options are offered when you schedule.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rabaya commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and life changes. Codependency and attachment-related problems are also part of her focus areas.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and collaborative, with a focus on listening and practical next steps. Sessions aim to be interactive and paced to the individual's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns including addiction, grief, and multicultural stressors.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in New York.

Which languages are available during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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