You know the pattern.
Now let’s change it.
Trauma, addiction, EMDR & couples therapist in New York.
What We Can Work Through
Trauma
Addiction & Recovery
Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
Relationships
Therapeutic Consulting
Couples
Rebecca Silverstein, LCSW
Brooklyn, NY | In-person + virtual therapyHello there, & welcome. If you’re here, you might be carrying something heavy. The weight of past trauma, a struggle with substances, relationships that keep hurting in the same ways, or a feeling that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get unstuck. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t quite click. Maybe this is your first time reaching out. Either way, I’m so glad you’re here.
What I’ve learned over the years is simple: people heal when they feel seen, supported, and truly understood. That’s why I believe healing happens in relationship. My job isn’t to “fix” you, because you aren’t broken. It’s to walk alongside you as you make sense of your story, gently work through what you’ve been holding onto, and find tools that actually fit your life, not just ideas that sound good on paper.
Everyone’s path looks different, so our work together will be shaped around you. Depending on what you need, we might draw on approaches like EMDR, CBT, DBT, or relational therapy, often blending them together. You’ll always have a say in what feels right, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe for you.
I’m Rebecca, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience supporting people through trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and the patterns that keep us feeling stuck. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from NYU, and much of my career has been spent showing up for people in some of the hardest moments of their lives.
I began in criminal justice reform with the Brooklyn Supreme Court, where I worked with people incarcerated for issues related to substance use and mental illness, helping them get out of prison and into treatment that addressed what they were really struggling with. I then worked at Mount Sinai Hospital, supporting patients living with addiction and mental illness as they navigated the hospital, made sense of their diagnoses, and connected with treatment programs. I also partnered with hospital leadership to build ongoing care plans so patients had support long after they left. Along the way, I’ve worked with a range of nonprofits doing trauma work with individuals and communities.
Across every one of these settings, the same truth kept showing up: real change starts with real connection. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d be honored to hear your story.
My Kind of Therapy
Not sure which one you need? You don’t have to. We’ll figure that out together.
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For reprocessing traumatic or painful memories that still feel like you’re at a standstill.
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For understanding and changing thought patterns and behaviors that aren't serving you.
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For building practical skills around intense emotions, distress, relationships, and communication.
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For understanding what happens between you and other people, not just what's happening inside you.
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Your relationship isn’t the problem. The patterns might be. Learning to communicate with each other and work through challenges,
“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” -Jung
FAQ’S
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Yes! I work through a HIPAA-compliant platform for video sessions.
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Not at the moment, but I am actively looking for the perfect home for my practice.
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I am an out-of-network provider and will send a superbill if requested.
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Not at all! That’s my job. BUT! You can tell me what kind of therapy you’ve heard of that interests you, or that you’ve had in the past and we can find what may work best for you.
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Absolute MAGIC! Using bilateral stimulation, your brain essentially synthesizes traumatic memories into more adaptive emotional responses.
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That will be discussed during our first session depending on your needs. Usually it’s once per week, but we can talk about flexibility together once we begin.
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We’ll be getting to know each other and discussing your therapy goals. I ask a lot of pointed questions about your history and experiences throughout your life to gain a better understanding and help guide you towards said goals.
