Rachel Briks

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in New York. I earned my PMHNP degree from New York University, where I also studied holistic nursing, and I hold a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. My public health training shapes my understanding of mental health as deeply influenced by social, environmental, and systemic factors, including access to care, family systems, and life stressors. This lens allows me to approach treatment with attention to both individual experience and the broader contexts that impact emotional well-being.

My nursing background includes work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) settings. In the NICU, I supported parents navigating the emotional complexities of having a critically ill infant, providing psychological support during periods of acute stress and uncertainty. In IVF care, I worked closely with individuals facing fertility challenges, offering empathetic, trauma-informed support during deeply vulnerable experiences. I have a particular interest in perinatal mental health and reproductive psychiatry, including medication management during pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and fertility-related challenges.

My psychiatric practice includes working with adults across the lifespan experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, and other mental health conditions. My approach is integrative and holistic, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions.

I strive to provide care that is evidence-based, collaborative, and grounded in warmth, respect, and empathy. I am deeply committed to honoring each client’s values, autonomy, and personal goals, and to creating a therapeutic environment that feels safe, supportive, and empowering.

My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe healing occurs in a space where clients feel safe and free from judgment. I hold that space for individuals without pressure to “fix” or rush the process. Central to my work is fostering a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and respect. Treatment is always individualized, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s strengths, goals, and lived experience, with flexibility to adapt the treatment plan as needs evolve.

Clients can expect sessions to feel collaborative, supportive, and empowering. Sessions are a space to openly explore concerns, gain insight into how mental health challenges are impacting daily life, and develop practical tools for change. Together, we identify meaningful goals and create a personalized treatment plan aligned with your needs and values. My aim is for clients to leave sessions feeling that they are an active participant in their own care, with increased self-awareness, confidence in decision-making, and a renewed sense of hope. I strive to support you as you build resilience and move toward lasting emotional well-being.