About me
Your psychologist in New York
Dr. Rachel Larkspur, PhD
Licensed clinical psychologist · NYS #021473
For over fifteen years I have helped adults, teens, and children move through anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD with treatments that research shows actually work.
I earned my PhD in clinical psychology and completed advanced training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and EMDR. Before founding Larkspur Behavioral Health, I worked in hospital outpatient clinics and university counseling centers across New York City.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. We'll define clear goals together, track your progress session by session, and adjust the plan as you grow — so therapy always feels purposeful, never open-ended.
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How I work
Evidence first
Every treatment I offer — CBT, ERP, EMDR, ACT — is backed by clinical trials. You'll always know why we're doing what we're doing.
Measured progress
Brief, validated check-ins each month show whether symptoms are lifting — and tell us early if we should change course.
Built around you
Faith, culture, family, work — your context shapes the plan. Bilingual evaluations available in English and Spanish.
Credentials & memberships
Testing & Diagnostics- PhD in Clinical Psychology, accredited doctoral program
- Licensed Psychologist, State of New York (#021473)
- Advanced certification in CBT, ERP for OCD, and EMDR
- Member, American Psychological Association
- 15+ years across hospital, university, and private practice
A practice built for calm
Our Madison Avenue suite is quiet, light-filled, and designed to slow your nervous system the moment you arrive. Prefer home? Secure telehealth sessions are available across New York and New Jersey.
