Rebecca Marcus

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change," Carl Rogers

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Why Rebecca Marcus chose to be in the helping profession

I understand firsthand how confusing and overwhelming it can be to learn to trust ourselves as we try to navigate the messiness of life and relationships. I witnessed the magic of the healing journey firsthand in my own therapy and very much wanted to help others experience the same clarity, confidence, and healing to create a life that they love.

Rebecca Marcus's approach

I take a holistic, relational, and integrative approach. I strive to create a warm and empathic healing environment that is tailored to each of my client's unique and individual goals and needs. I integrate trauma-informed mindfulness-based skills, while also taking into consideration attachment theory and the impact of one's upbringing.

What you can expect from sessions with Rebecca Marcus

You can expect a mix of talking, collaboration, processing, and skill-building. I'm passionate about empowering my clients to reclaim their voice, feel calm and confident, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Rebecca Marcus's experience working with the Jewish community

I have been working with the Jewish community for a decade and feel grateful to have the opportunity to help facilitate growth and healing. I work with a range of Jews from a variety of backgrounds and observance levels.

Rebecca Marcus's Book Recommendation Zone

• Getting the Love You Want
• I Only Want to Get Married Once
• You Can Heal Your Life
• The Empath's Survival Guide
• The Language of Letting Go
• It's All in Your Mind
• The Drama of The Gifted Child
• Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway

Approaches

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  A mindfulness-based approach encouraging acceptance of thoughts and emotions, while promoting committed actions aligned with personal values to enhance psychological flexibility and well-being.
• Art Therapy
  A creative approach using art-making to explore emotions and improve mental well-being, enabling individuals to express themselves, process experiences, and promote self-discovery and healing.
• Attachment-based
  A therapeutic approach focusing on building secure emotional bonds and repairing attachment disruptions, often used to address relationship issues and promote emotional resilience and well-being.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote positive changes in emotions and overall mental well-being.
• EMDR
  A therapy using eye movements to process traumatic memories, reducing distress and promoting emotional healing and adaptive coping mechanisms.
• Expressive Arts Therapy
  A creative approach using various art forms like music, visual arts, and movement to facilitate self-expression, emotional processing, and healing, promoting personal growth and well-being.
• Imago Therapy
  A couples therapy approach emphasizing communication skills and empathy, helping partners understand and heal unresolved childhood issues, leading to deeper connection and emotional intimacy.
• Inner child work
  A therapeutic technique aiming to address past emotional wounds and unmet needs by reconnecting with one's inner child, fostering healing, self-compassion, and personal growth.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  A therapy viewing the mind as composed of subpersonalities, aiming to harmonize and integrate these parts for improved self-awareness, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
• Mindfulness and Meditation
  Practices cultivating present-moment awareness and inner stillness. Mindfulness reduces stress by focusing on the moment, while meditation encourages mental calmness and self-reflection for overall well-being.
• Play Therapy
  A therapeutic approach using play to help children express emotions, resolve conflicts, and develop coping skills, promoting emotional understanding and personal growth in a safe and creative environment.
• Positive Psychology
  A scientific approach focusing on strengths, virtues, and factors contributing to human well-being and flourishing, emphasizing personal growth, resilience, gratitude, and cultivating a fulfilling life.
• Psychoanalytic Therapy
  A therapeutic approach delving into unconscious thoughts and emotions, exploring how past experiences influence present behaviors, aiming to bring insight, self-awareness, and emotional healing.
• Psychodynamic Therapy
  A therapeutic approach exploring unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and relationships to gain insight into current behavior and emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional healing.
• Somatic Therapy
  A holistic approach exploring the mind-body connection, using physical sensations and movements to address emotional and psychological challenges, promoting healing and self-awareness.

Concerns

• Addiction
  A strong dependence on substances or behaviors with harmful consequences, making it challenging to quit despite negative effects.
• ADHD
  A neurodevelopmental disorder causing difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, often impacting daily functioning and requiring tailored support and management.
• Anxiety
  A disorder of overwhelming worry and unease, often with physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, impacting daily life and well-being.
• Bereavement & Grief
  A profound emotional response to losing a loved one, encompassing feelings of sadness, emptiness, and longing. Grieving is a unique and personal journey of healing and adjustment.
• Dating
  The balancing of romantic relationships while nurturing mental well-being. Prioritizing communication, boundaries, and self-care can foster a healthy connection between dating and mental health.
• Relationships
  Interactions with others influence mental well-being. Prioritize communication, empathy, and setting boundaries for healthy, supportive relationships that enhance emotional and psychological balance.
• Religious Identity Issues
  Struggles with faith and spirituality can impact mental well-being. Seek guidance, explore beliefs, and engage in supportive communities to navigate religious identity challenges and promote emotional balance.
• Transitions & Change
  Navigating life changes can impact mental well-being. Embrace flexibility, seek support, and practice self-compassion to manage stress and foster resilience during transitions and periods of change.
• Trauma
  Distressing events that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope, causing emotional and psychological distress. Seek trauma-informed therapy to process and heal from traumatic experiences, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.

8 years in practice

Licenses

• LCSW by New York State 2016. License number 085041

Degrees

• Masters In Social Worker by New York University 2013

Certificates

• EMDR Level 1 by EMDRIA 2015

Trainings

• Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana 2025

Average costs per session

$225 - $270

Payment Methods

• Sliding Scale
• Free consultation
• Cash
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