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Rachel Valencia

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

You don’t have to carry the weight of anxiety, depression, or past trauma on your own. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who's passionate about helping people heal, grow, and build more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, parenting issues, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, and the lingering effects of unresolved trauma. Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, our work together can help you move toward clarity, healing, and lasting change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed. I draw from attachment theory, EMDR, and parts work to help you explore your inner experience, process painful memories, and build healthier emotional patterns. Therapy with me is a collaborative journey—one that honors your pace, your story, and your strengths.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to walk away from sessions feeling more understood, grounded, and empowered. Together, we’ll work to make sense of overwhelming emotions, explore the roots of your struggles, and begin healing old wounds—especially through EMDR and parts work. Over time, many clients notice increased emotional clarity, stronger self-worth, and healthier relationships with themselves and others. My goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and equipped with the insight and tools you need to grow—both in and outside of the therapy room.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at City University of New York (Queens College)
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, 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, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English