Works with
How Rabaya works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rabaya
Rabaya Rahman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, and anger. She uses clear, practical steps in sessions and listens for what matters most to each person. Her approach centers on the client.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an open, respectful space for people to talk and be heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used when thoughts and behaviors are getting in the way of daily life.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are offered to help with managing intense feelings and building calm. Rabaya also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to change habits like substance use or other patterns that cause problems. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, achievable goals and track progress week to week.
Sessions aim to be practical and paced to fit each person’s needs. With eight years of clinical experience, she brings steady guidance and straightforward tools rather than jargon. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity.
The goal is to help clients understand themselves better and build skills that make daily life more manageable. Rabaya offers services in English and works with adults in New York. She focuses on helping individuals cope with life changes, family-related stress, codependency and the emotional consequences of immigration and blended family situations.
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented.
What Rabaya works with
Everything Rabaya lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rabaya's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rabaya lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Rabaya blends practical approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation where the client guides what matters most. This approach helps people who need a respectful space to talk through stress, grief, relationship strain, or anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and anger management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rabaya collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She may use a mix of listening, skill practice, goal-setting, and motivational interviewing to support change in a way that makes sense for the client.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting around daily life.
Questions people ask about Rabaya
What kinds of concerns does Rabaya address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, and anger among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, focused on listening first and then building practical steps that fit each person's goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and uses straightforward tools rather than technical language.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.