Paige Rechtman, LMHC

Therapeutic Philosophy

I believe strongly in the mind/body/spirit connection, and have experienced firsthand how mindfulness can help you overcome anxiety and depression. However, if you want to make real changes in your life, it’s also helpful to have a deeper understanding of how you came to be who you are so you can learn to view yourself and your struggles in a different light.

There is no doubt that the state of our world, our environment, and the unjust racial systems our country was built upon all play a major role in our collective mental health. I myself am a feminist, an LGBTQIA+ advocate, and an antiracist, and these values are naturally a part of my therapeutic approach.

I have learned that self-awareness is an important part of the change process, but not the only part – action is just as critical. Additionally, it takes a lot of courage to look at who you are, learn to let go of the thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back, and then take action to change them. But I promise, what’s waiting for you on the other side is so worth it.

One of my favorite parts about being a therapist is that I am constantly learning. I am currently in the process of completing the MAPS MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy training program. I have also trained and/or taken coursework in the areas of Positive Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Biofeedback, Creativity and Spirituality in Healthcare, Jungian Psychology and the Hero’s Journey, Somatic Therapy, and more.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New York State, #008089, 2017
MAPS MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy Certification (in progress), 2021
Certificate of Study in Spirituality and Health, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2012

Adjunct Professor, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teacher’s College, Columbia University, 2022
Student Advisor, New York University, School of Professional Studies, 2016-2019
Counseling Intern, Behavioral Associates, New York, NY, 2016 – 2017
Functional Family Therapist, The Children’s Aid Society, Brooklyn NY, 2013 – 2014
Instructor, University of Florida, College of Education, Human Growth and Development, 2011 – 2012
Life Coach, North Florida Retirement Village, Gainesville, FL, 2011 – 2012
Counseling Intern, PACE School for Girls, Gainesville, FL, 2012
Graduate Peer Educator, University of Florida, Counseling and Wellness Center, Sexual Trauma Prevention Program (STRIVE) 2010 – 2011

It’s time to release the crippling emotions that keep you from enjoying your life.