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! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Rebecca, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience helping people work through trauma, addiction, relationships, and the patterns that often leave us feeling stuck.
I earned my Master's in Social Work from NYU, and my career has been shaped by work in some of the most challenging settings. I began in criminal justice reform with the Brooklyn Supreme Court, where I assessed people incarcerated for substance use disorders and mental illness and connected them with the right level of care, helping move them out of prison and into treatment that addressed what they were actually struggling with.
From there, I worked at Mount Sinai Hospital with patients living with addiction and mental illness. I helped them navigate the hospital setting, understand their illnesses, and access addiction treatment programs. I also supported hospital leadership by creating ongoing care plans, so that patients had continuity and support well beyond a single admission.
Throughout my career, I've also partnered with a range of nonprofits, where I've done trauma work with individuals and communities. Across every one of these settings, I saw the same thing: people heal when they feel seen, supported, and connected to the right resources. That's why I believe healing happens in relationship. My job isn't to "fix" you; it's to help you understand your story, process what you've been holding, and give you the tools that actually work in your life.
My approach combines clinical expertise with intentional connection. Our work might include EMDR, CBT, DBT, relational therapy, or a combination of all of them. It all depends on what YOU need, because everyone is different, and I keep that in mind with completely client-centered care.
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,
You don't have to figure this out alone.
I've walked this path with many families, and I'd be honored to walk it with yours.
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.
