Rachel Parodneck, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.79

Average wait time

4.96

Bedside manner

4.83

“I love seeing Rachel she is so kind, she listens to you, she does such a great job of connecting events to one another to rationalize what is going on or what someone is feeling. It is super easy to talk to her and she makes the sessions feel comfortable and safe!”

HMLess than 1 year ago

“Rachel is an amazing therapist. I left our session with so much clarity and felt so understood! She's a great listener and knows what she's doing. Highly recommend!”

Liz S.October 2, 2025Video visit

About Rachel Parodneck

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Infertility Trauma

Adult Psychotherapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Alcoholism

Fertility Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rachel Parodneck

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Group Psychotherapist based in New York City, available for virtual sessions for clients in New York state. I specialize in providing psychotherapy to adults experiencing addiction, infertility, and mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression. I use a strength-based approach in treatment, incorporating cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic therapy, as well as traditional talk therapy. My focus is helping my clients create the life they've always wanted and living it to their full potential. Rachel received her undergraduate degree at New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Following that, she earned her masters degree in social work from Columbia University. Since then, she has continued gaining a well rounded perspective as a clinician, studying as a post graduate at NYU’s Silver school of social work in an advanced clinical practice program. This has given her a wide range of tools to pull from as she creates tailored treatment plans for each of her unique clients. Most recently, Rachel obtained her Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) credential. This was a culmination of her extensive experience facilitating hundreds of hours of group psychotherapy and completing comprehensive coursework on the subject of group psychotherapy. Rachel facilitates multiple groups and will be launching new groups in the near future.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I take a collaborative approach to working with my clients, creating objectives and plans together to help reach your goals. I work with clients who are motivated for change using evidence-based treatment methods. Although therapy is not easy, you have taken a very important first step in getting help by even looking for a therapist.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My typical process is going through a comprehensive intake for our first session. This includes learning more about your background information and goals in therapy. After that, our appointments will be tailored to your individual therapeutic needs. Some people do best with a guide, some people need tools, and some people just need a safe space to reflect. I am very adaptable and open to doing sessions in a way that meets you where you're at.

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In-network insurances

Rachel Parodneck, LCSW has +4 in-network plans.

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $325 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $275 for 60 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

More information on payments and coverage

I am currently in-network with Northwell Direct insurance. The Northwell Direct network includes plans such as IBA, Daniel Cook, and 32BJ. For all other insurance plans, I am considered out-of-network; however, many clients can receive partial reimbursement depending on their benefits. If you have out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be eligible for reimbursement through your insurance company. If you are eligible for out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with all documentation and paperwork necessary for you to receive reimbursement from your insurance company.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rachel Parodneck & Associates Psychotherapy

Education and training

Columbia University, Master's in Social Work
New York University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

New York State Society For Clinical Social Work
American Group Psychotherapy Association

Awards and publications

Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)
Received SIFI at NYU Silver School of Social Work

NPI number

1538683347

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.79

Wait time

4.96

Bedside manner

4.83

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She made it so easy to talk to her and open up to her. I will be going to her again.

August 2, 2018Carl Esther T.Verified patient

Freaking amazing. Astounding. Would love to book again

August 31, 2018Nicolette Z.Verified patient

I love seeing Rachel she is so kind, she listens to you, she does such a great job of connecting events to one another to rationalize what is going on or what someone is feeling. It is super easy to talk to her and she makes the sessions feel comfortable and safe!

Less than 1 year agoHM

Rachel is an amazing therapist. I left our session with so much clarity and felt so understood! She's a great listener and knows what she's doing. Highly recommend!

October 2, 2025Liz S.Verified patientVideo visit

I worked with Rachel for over a year, and she was instrumental in helping me navigate a very challenging time in my life. Rachel is incredibly patient, insightful, and created a safe, comfortable space for me to share openly. She truly listened and offered thoughtful recommendations that helped me view situations from a different perspective. Through our sessions, I learned practical techniques to approach challenges, find solutions, and gain a deeper understanding of myself. We discussed a wide range of issues, and I always felt supported. I am deeply grateful for Rachel’s guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their life, develop coping strategies, and move forward stronger.

January 9, 2025Nora T.Verified patientVideo visit

Rachel was my therapist for about 3 years (I sadly had to stop seeing her when I moved out of state). Throughout that time she helped me navigate several significant life transitions and manage day-to-day stress. She is an attentive and empathetic listener; she was always very encouraging and gave me strategies to help me cope with my various challenges. We met in person for about a year pre-COVID and had video sessions after that; she was always on time. I'd recommend Rachel to anyone who is looking for someone to make them feel heard and needs help getting through challenging times!

January 3, 2022Laura L.Verified patientVideo visit

I have been seeing Rachel for about a year and she has gotten me through some difficult times. She is easy to talk to, relatable, empathetic, and has very helpful advice. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

December 8, 2021Ayesha A.Verified patientVideo visit

I’ve been seeing Rachel for almost 3 years. She’s super reliable and a great listener. She has supported me through some very difficult times and given me concrete tools and action steps to cope. Therapy sessions with Rachel have been a crucial part of my treatment for anxiety and depression. Highly recommend!

November 28, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit

Rachel was very professional and easy to talk to. I felt immediately comfortable speaking with her in just the first session. My anxiety and trauma is something that I am very private about. She made me feel at ease and taught me some useful coping techniques that have really helped since my visit. I plan on revisiting and would highly recommend seeing her for a number of therapeutic needs.

November 24, 2021Christina R.Verified patientVideo visit

Rachel is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and an excellent listener. She made me feel very comfortable and at ease from our first meeting, and she was able to really help me through my specific issues. She is understanding and judgment-free, and I’m very glad I got to work with her.

November 16, 2021Quincy C.Verified patientVideo visit

Rachel was my very first therapist, and I am so glad she took me on as a client. Rachel’s demeanor is calm and collected and welcoming; I never once felt like I couldn’t share anything or like I was being judged for the things I was sharing. I felt supported in every issue I shared and received some great insightful points in return. If you are looking for someone to listen and assist you while you organize your thoughts and emotions, Rachel is the therapist for you. Although we are no longer meeting, I would definitely sign up to see Rachel again. She is someone you can trust.

More than 1 year agoBryan W.Verified patientVideo visit

Rachel was extremely easy to talk to and offered me coping mechanisms on dealing with anxiety. When I had a bad panic attack she was able to fix me in at the last minute and help me work through things.

December 26, 2018Alexis C.Verified patient

I’ve only had one appointment with Rachel but I already really like her. She was very attentive and answered all my questions. She asked me what type of therapist I wanted, which I appreciated. I am looking forward to going back.

October 9, 2018Initials hidden

Rachel was excellent. Professional and accommodating. This was my first time in any sort of therapy - she made me feel comfortable and willing to open up. Looking forward to future sessions.

More than 1 year agoZachary L.Verified patient

Rachel is very professional and intelligent. I enjoyed speaking with her and found the session to be very helpful. I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.

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More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit