Rachel Relkin

Rachel Relkin accepts UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Centivo, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Rachel Relkin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Rachel is licensed to practice in New York, Vermont, Idaho, New Jersey, and Florida, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Rachel’s New York license number is 9329, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Rachel Relkin has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Rachel’s education and training include MS - Mental Health Counseling, Hunter College. Over that time, Rachel has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Rachel Relkin works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief, LGBTQ+, and Life Transitions, among other areas. These are the areas where Rachel spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Rachel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Rachel Relkin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Rachel’s style is authentic, empowering, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Rachel’s words: “I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step toward getting help, and I strive to provide comfort, safety, and guidance through an eclectic mix of therapeutic approaches.”

Rachel Relkin (she/her) offers therapy in English. Rachel provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Rachel Relkin offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Rachel is licensed in New York, Vermont, Idaho, New Jersey, and Florida, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Rachel Relkin is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Rachel will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Rachel’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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