Rabaya Rahman

Compassionate, practical support for life’s transitions

LMHC New York

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Rabaya

Rabaya Rahman is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical experience, she draws on a blend of practical, goal-oriented tools alongside person-centered listening to help clients navigate emotional challenges and build coping skills. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect, aiming to create an interactive space where individuals feel heard and can explore patterns that affect their wellbeing.

Rahman commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices, as well as solution-focused and motivational interviewing strategies when appropriate. This combination allows her to tailor sessions toward problem-solving, skill building, and exploring personal values.

Based in New York and practicing in English, she works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including attachment and family-of-origin issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication and control challenges, substance use, guilt and shame, immigration-related stress, and co-occurring difficulties.

Her approach prioritizes dignity and avoids stigmatizing labels while helping clients identify strengths and practical steps for change.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Rabaya Rahman commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and feel understood as they work through emotional concerns. Mindfulness therapy is also part of her toolkit and offers simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to understand their goals and preferences and then tailors techniques from these approaches so that sessions feel personally relevant and manageable. Clients and therapist adjust strategies together as needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow people to engage in skill practice, brief check-ins, or longer therapeutic work without the need to travel, making it easier to fit consistent care into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rabaya Rahman commonly address in therapy?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes among other issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, blending active listening with practical techniques to help clients set goals and develop coping strategies.

What is Rabaya Rahman’s clinical background?

She has eight years of experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns and uses integrative methods to tailor care to each person.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York, listed as NY LMHC 010632.

What languages does she use in sessions and does she accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are therapy costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English