Alane Rester

Most of the people I work with struggle with intrusive thoughts, self-criticism, or self-doubt. They may have trouble with social anxiety, people-pleasing, or expressing their emotions. These may come with depression, OCD, ADHD or may be rooted in CPTSD (complex trauma).

I've been a therapist for nearly 10 years in clinics, hospitals and private practice. I earned my MSW at Columbia where I also studied with some of the most prominent psychologists in the country (Walter Mischel, Carol Dweck).

I primarily treat adults with a special focus on Asian populations and complex trauma. I am Basic EMDR certificated, and trained in CBT, DBT and somatic techniques. I will be IFS Level 1 certified by 8/2026.

I use an integrated approach I've developed over the years that brings together well-studied techniques and practical skills from EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, ACT and psychoanalysis with a clear understanding of how your past affects you today.

After just a few sessions clients often come away with significant insight, skills and strategies to better cope with their struggles. I move at the speed you're comfortable with while always encouraging forward motion.