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Rachel Sidebotham

Therapist(she/her)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Great to meet you!

I’m a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their overall well-being. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and stress, using evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). My style is supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you build practical tools for lasting change. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. I use evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure-based techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I focus on building practical skills that clients can use in their everyday lives, while also creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of the individual, helping them feel empowered and supported throughout the process.

What you can expect from me

I always start with an introductory session, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. We’ll work together to figure this out! I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure. From there, we’ll work together in the sessions that follow to make these goals a reality for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Nazareth College of Rochester
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychoanalytic, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Humanistic, Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English