About Dr. Rachel K. Levy, Ph.D.
NYS Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Rachel K. Levy is an Ivy League-trained clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in research and practice. She is dedicated to helping clients overcome challenges and build on their strengths in a supportive environment. Specializing in short-term therapy (typically 10–20 sessions), Dr. Levy aims to create meaningful change efficiently, providing care as needed without requiring long-term commitments.

Educational Background
B.A. from Dartmouth College (magna cum laude)
M.A. in Brain Science from Boston University
M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo (full scholarship)
APA-approved internship at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

 

Selected Professional Highlights

• Research Scientist at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry, evaluating treatment efficacy.

• Adjunct Professor, teaching advanced courses in statistics, substance use, and psychotherapy.

• Supervisor for medical residents and psychology trainees in clinical settings.

• Senior Psychologist at Wholeview Wellness, an IOP specializing in addiction and trauma.

• Private practices in Chappaqua, Bronxville, and Manhattan.  Now offering care virtually anywhere in New York State.

​​Therapeutic Approaches

Dr. Levy is an expert in the following therapeutic modalities and may use one or more depending on your goals.  Everything will be explained in advance so that you can become an educated consumer of psychological care.

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• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorders

• Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT)

• Positive Psychotherapy (PPT)

• Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Existential Psychotherapy

• Modern Psychodynamic Psychotherapies

If you have questions or want to learn more about how Dr. Levy can help, please reach out: Phone (Call or Text): (914) 222-1652