- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Addiction support
About Rabaya
Rabaya Rahman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She works with common young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem problems, depression, coping with life changes, and relationship and family difficulties. Rabaya also addresses addiction, grief, anger, and related issues like attachment and family of origin problems.
She uses straightforward, conversational sessions. Rabaya listens, helps people set clear goals, and uses practical strategies to manage symptoms. Her work draws on client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns.
In session she often helps clients break big problems into small steps. That can mean trying a new coping skill, testing a different way of thinking, or practicing short mindfulness exercises between meetings. She pays attention to how family, culture, and life transitions shape what people feel and do.
Rabaya places emphasis on collaboration. She and the client decide together which techniques to try and when to review progress. Sessions are aimed at making daily life more manageable and reducing the impact of stressors that are common in early adulthood.
Her background includes steady clinical practice in New York and an approach that balances problem solving with acceptance-based skills. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can expect clear, practical steps in therapy.
How Rabaya applies evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client’s own goals. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide the next step. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches are often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rabaya will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. The decision about which methods to use is collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow continuing work through life transitions such as moves, job changes, or study commitments without pausing care.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, and addictions, along with related concerns such as attachment and family of origin issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She offers a collaborative, client-centered style that uses practical strategies like CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to address daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices out of that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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