Rachel Astarte
THERAPIST | LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST | VIRTUAL
Rachel is a holistic psychotherapist, transformational coach, author, and educator specializing in Self-development. She offers down-to-earth guidance for socially conscious individuals, couples, and groups who crave balance in turbulent times. Her approach is creative and collaborative—calling upon Jungian, Psychodynamic, Somatic, Emotionally Focused, and Metaphysical practices.
Rachel loves to work with patients of all genders, sexual orientations, and spiritual beliefs to help them reconnect with their Highest Selves—not only for their benefit, but for the benefit of our world family.
SPECIALIZATION
Self-acceptance
Self-esteem
Self-awareness
Self-compassion
Self-trust
Identity development
Mind-body connection
Life purpose + meaning
Emotion regulation
Impostor syndrome
Negative self-talk
Boundaries
Self-doubt
Perfectionism
Introversion
Loneliness/Isolation
Adult children of narcissistic parents
Inner child reparenting
Artists’ mental health
LGBTQIA+ topics
Spiritual counseling
Education
M.S. CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Canisius College: Buffalo, New York
B.S. PSYCHOLOGY (Minor in Sociology)
University of Pittsburgh
professional Qualifications
NEW YORK STATE LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
(License number: 010252)
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
Brett’s research has focused on ADHD and Bipolar Disorder