Rachel Mariotti

Rachel Mariotti is a licensed mental health counselor in New York (NY LMHC 013238) with five years of professional experience. Her clinical path began in a psychoanalytic clinic and later expanded when she founded her private practice, Mental Hygiene.

Her approach emphasizes the present moment and the automatic thoughts that can trigger negative reactions and limiting beliefs, drawing on techniques similar to cognitive behavioral therapy. Rachel works in a relaxed, conversational style and often brings a touch of humor to sessions.

She combines compassion with clear direction, assigning between-session work such as writing prompts or mindfulness exercises to support growth outside of appointments. Rachel also pays attention to positive moments that arise, believing these experiences are important to reinforce and communicate.

Her clinical focus typically centers on stress and anxiety during life shifts, whether those shifts involve relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, or career challenges. Rachel helps clients notice black-and-white thinking, broaden their perspective toward the spectrum between extremes, and put those nuances into words while keeping sight of what is working well.

She invites clients to engage in the work fully and views the therapeutic process as a collaborative and, often, enjoyable journey when undertaken together.