Dr. Rachel Altman, PsyD, NY | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Rachel Altman

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Rachel Altman

Dr. Rachel Altman is a psychologist who specializes in helping people navigate challenges in relationships, work through persistent depression, and cope with profound loss. She works with adults, couples, and families, offering a warm, structured, and compassionate space where people can explore the roots of their struggles, better manage overwhelming emotions, and develop more secure and fulfilling connections.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Dr. Altman has a special understanding of the pain that comes with intense emotions, rocky or unpredictable relationships, fears of abandonment, and sudden changes in self-esteem. Many of the people she works with feel chronically empty, act impulsively, or find themselves repeating patterns that keep them from the life and relationships they want. Dr. Altman helps them untangle these patterns, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change. Drawing from her advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, she pays close attention to how past experiences shape current relationships, including the one between therapist and patient. She works collaboratively with her patients to strengthen self-awareness, integrate conflicting parts of the self, and build a steadier, more confident sense of self.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Dr. Altman is a published author in Frontiers in Psychiatry for her work on suicide prevention and has presented her research at national conferences, including the American Psychiatric Association’s annual convention, where she spoke on the impact of societal disconnection on mental health. She earned her Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. Her clinical training includes work at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research (IPTAR), SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and JCCA Foster Care Agency. She completed her doctoral internship at Middlesex Hospital in Connecticut where she was voted a patient-preferred clinician.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Uptown Downtown NYC

Education and training

Antioch University - New England (Keene, NH), PsyD in Clinical Psychology

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel Altman?

Generally, Dr. Rachel Altman has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Altman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Rachel Altman accepting new patients?

Dr. Rachel Altman generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Altman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Rachel Altman accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel Altman online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Altman using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Rachel Altman work with?

Dr. Rachel Altman works with Uptown Downtown NYC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rachel Altman?

Dr. Rachel Altman frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rachel Altman on their profile.