- practical thinking tools
- writing and mindfulness
- casual compassionate style
About Rachel
Rachel Mariotti is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety. She draws on work that looks at present-moment thoughts and automatic reactions, and she helps people notice how thinking patterns shape feelings and behavior.
She began in a psychoanalytic clinic and later opened a private practice called Mental Hygiene. Rachel leans toward methods similar to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emphasizing how small shifts in thinking can change daily life. Her approach is conversational and occasionally humorous, which aims to make sessions feel approachable.
Rachel gives direct guidance and often assigns short between-session tasks. These might include simple writing exercises or mindfulness practices to try during the week. She also points out positive moments and encourages clients to name and reinforce them as part of change.
Typical concerns she addresses include relationship challenges, motivation and career struggles, self-esteem and confidence, and coping with life changes. She pays attention to patterns like black-or-white thinking and helps people explore the full range of options between extremes.
Rachel describes the work as collaborative and committed. She invites clients to notice automatic reactions, practice new responses, and bring observations back into sessions so progress can be tracked and adjusted together.
Approaches that target thought patterns and daily habits
Rachel uses evidence-based techniques that focus on present-moment thoughts and automatic reactions. One approach she relies on is similar to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking. This can help with anxiety, low mood, and stuck patterns in relationships.She also incorporates brief mindfulness practices and writing exercises. Mindfulness helps people notice moment-to-moment experience without immediately reacting, which can reduce reactivity and increase choice. Writing tasks are used to clarify thoughts, track changes, and turn insights into manageable steps between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences. That way the approach stays practical and focused on daily life changes.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available session formats before booking because the therapist's biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or work-friendly timing when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like writing prompts and mindfulness to remote sessions so progress continues even when meetings are virtual.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Eating, sleeping, and intimacy-related issues are also listed areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and occasionally humorous, with direct guidance and short homework tasks such as writing or mindfulness practices. She highlights positive moments as part of the work.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience, beginning in a psychoanalytic clinic and later opening a private practice called Mental Hygiene.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is a New York clinician based in New York.
In what languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the matching and scheduling process?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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