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Rebekah Ferguson(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions-Spirituality & religion- Trauma-Racism, oppression, and discrimination-
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Professional statement

Rebekah Ferguson is a licensed mental health counselor in Brooklyn, NY. She works with adults across the lifespan, in the treatment of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder/trauma related symptoms, religious identify conflicts, issues with self-esteem, recovery from high control groups and high control relationships, and complex personal struggles related to racial injustice.

Having worked with clients in various settings, across diverse identities, and throughout the lifespan, Rebekah is conscientious of the impact of clients' lived experiences on their worldview, particularly mindful of those who are pushed to the margins of society due to racism, and uses psychoeducation and support to mitigate the harmful impacts of racism, including colorism, texturism, and featurism. Rebekah's treatment approach is trauma-informed, supportive, multi-faceted, and genuine. Rebekah utilizes trauma informed frameworks such as Attachment Regulation and Competency theory to help clients understand and mitigate the impact of complex trauma. Rebekah pulls from evidence-based treatments of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness to assist clients in understanding factors and situations that contribute to suffering. Rebekah's goal with clients is to help develop awareness on the interplay between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and habits, take inventory on significant life events that impact core beliefs, and acquire skills to more effectively respond to life's hurdles.

Rebekah is committed to a collaborative, therapeutic process that affirms clients' unique needs, is strength based, and solution oriented. Rebekah's focus with a new client is to partner with them to understand their reason for seeking therapy, and to develop mutually agreed on intentions, establishing a structure for assessing progress.

Rebekah is an experienced telehealth provider, and offers the convenience and flexibility of remote therapy sessions. Rebekah welcomes new patients to her online practice.


Message to clients

You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. I am here to help you understand your symptoms, manage stress and life transitions effectively, and identify factors that may be further contributing to suffering. I will support you and help you clarify what it is that you want for yourself. My hope for you is that you gain a deeper understanding of your patterns, as well as learn tools and skills to empower yourself to be as effective as you can be in your life. Like most things worth learning, therapy takes time, energy, and commitment. I will remind you to be kind, gentle, and compassionate with yourself throughout the process.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 17 years

Psychotherapist in Private Practice, Psychotherapist, 2019 - Present
Institute for Family Health, Associate Director , 2017 - 2024
Institute for Family Health, Mental Health Clinician, 2015 - 2017
Eliot Community Human Services, Clinical Director , 2013 - 2015

Bridgewater University, Master's in Clinical Psychology, 2008

Licensure

New York: 006652

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

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

Spirituality & religion - Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Racism, oppression, and discrimination - Exploring how racism, oppression, and discrimination impacts one’s life, including relationships, work life, and self-esteem; growing self-care practices to combat the negative emotions that arise when faced with identity-based adverse experiences




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

Rebekah Ferguson is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$300 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $300

Client testimonials

"I’ve just started my treatment but I already feel very comfortable to open up."
- Zencare client June 2024