Rebecca Preston, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC specializing in trauma and addiction
- Mindfulness-based care
- Trauma-informed support
- Addiction recovery focus
About Rebecca Preston
Rebecca Preston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She has developed a specialty in supporting people affected by substance use and the range of emotional, relational, and physical challenges that often accompany addiction.
Her work includes treating individuals with complex trauma, including intergenerational trauma and childhood attachment concerns, as well as mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. She also has experience working with a variety of personality disorders and related relational difficulties.
Rebecca has worked with clients across the lifespan, from young adolescents to older adults, and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and playful, aiming to reduce unnecessary strain while offering steady support.
She practices mindfulness-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed counseling, leading with compassion and understanding. Rebecca focuses on helping clients cultivate self-compassion and practical coping skills, and she views recovery and wellness as an ongoing journey in which her role is to walk alongside clients and provide tools and encouragement.
Her work includes treating individuals with complex trauma, including intergenerational trauma and childhood attachment concerns, as well as mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. She also has experience working with a variety of personality disorders and related relational difficulties.
Rebecca has worked with clients across the lifespan, from young adolescents to older adults, and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and playful, aiming to reduce unnecessary strain while offering steady support.
She practices mindfulness-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed counseling, leading with compassion and understanding. Rebecca focuses on helping clients cultivate self-compassion and practical coping skills, and she views recovery and wellness as an ongoing journey in which her role is to walk alongside clients and provide tools and encouragement.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rebecca Preston have?
Rebecca Preston has eight years of clinical experience.
Is Rebecca Preston a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York. License details: NY LMHC 009100.
In which languages does Rebecca Preston provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Rebecca Preston located?
Rebecca Preston is based in New York.
How can I work with Rebecca Preston as my therapist?
You can work with Rebecca Preston through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rebecca Preston work with international clients?
Rebecca Preston does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rebecca Preston cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Rebecca Preston draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses - this approach can be especially helpful for issues like abandonment, attachment challenges, and repeated relationship patterns. She also practices client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and supports clients in setting their own goals while feeling understood and respected. Mindfulness therapy is another core element of her work and focuses on present-moment awareness and practical exercises to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, which can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and managing cravings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Rebecca is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit treatment into busy schedules or to maintain care from a distance. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer continuity of support, multiple ways to communicate, and easier scheduling for those balancing work, family, and other commitments.