Rachel Rifkin, LMHC, MA, EdM

Rachel Rifkin, LMHC, MA, EdM

(she/her)

Mental Health Counselor

Rachel Rifkin, LMHC (She/Her) is a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in eating disorders within the LGBTQ+ community. She received her dual master's degree in counseling psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, with a certification in Sexuality, Women, and Gender studies. Her clinical training includes experience as a therapist in eating disorders treatment facilities and working in her own private practice. As a Queer clinician with lived eating disorder experience, she is passionate about increasing access to care and reducing stigma about mental health. Rachel has been involved with The Alliance since 2013, now serving as their Support Group Manager.

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