Rachel Peyser
Rachel Peyser
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Rachel Peyser(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Associate Counselor, LAC
New Jersey
Academic challenges- Career counseling- Life transitions-Self-esteem- Stress management-Dating-
Resilience Lab

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$0-$150

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

Rachel’s approach to healing centers on creating a compassionate, empowering therapeutic environment. She believes everyone has the innate capacity for growth, and her role is to help clients tap into their inner strengths. Rachel prioritizes building a trusting, empathetic relationship, providing a safe space for clients to express their thoughts and feelings without judgment. A key focus of her work is helping clients build confidence, especially when facing self-doubt, low self-esteem, or lack of motivation. Together, she and her clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs that may be holding them back.

Message to clients

Working with me as your therapist means having a dependable partner dedicated to building your confidence and providing a safe, comfortable space for you to share your thoughts. I create a nurturing environment where you can openly explore your feelings. With my background in education, I bring a unique perspective that allows me to tailor strategies to your learning and growth style. As your guide, I support you in becoming the expert of your own story. Together, we’ll navigate your challenges, uncover your strengths, and develop strategies for you to thrive. My empathetic and empowering approach fosters growth and helps you achieve a more fulfilling, confident life.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Resilience Lab, Therapist, 2024 - Present

Monmouth University, Masters, 2023

Licensure

New Jersey: 37AC00786800

Supervisor: Allyson Good(LPC 37PC00947500)

Languages

English

Specialties

Academic challenges - Addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination

Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Dating - Exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs about dating and the values that one brings into the dating world; processing through the ups and downs of meeting new people and starting or ending relationships

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Children (<12)
  • Families
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I am unable to accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Marketplace plans.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Rachel Peyser

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $150