Rachel Held

Dr. Rachel Held is a dedicated psychologist with a Ph.D. who understands how anxiety and depression can hinder individuals from enjoying life and reaching their full potential. She emphasizes the importance of a trusting, collaborative therapeutic relationship and utilizes state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatments to aid her clients in finding relief and achieving their goals. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Dr. Held provides active, problem-focused treatments tailored to each individual’s specific needs. She strives to create a safe, comfortable environment where clients can acquire the tools necessary to regain a sense of control. Dr. Held works with adults, adolescents, and pre-teens and specializes in addressing anxiety, panic, worry, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and substance use. Additionally, her experience extends to CBT targeting health concerns such as insomnia and chronic pain. Dr. Held has an impressive academic background, holding a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University. Her clinical training was completed at Brown University, followed by postdoctoral work in the VA Hospital System. Trained by leading experts in the field, Dr. Held is also committed to nurturing the next generation of mental health professionals by supervising doctoral trainees from several top New York area programs.