Rachel Zukerman, PhD

Dr. Rachel Zukerman is a post-doctoral fellow specializing in evidence-based treatments for children, teens, and young adults with a range of emotional and behavioral disorders. She has extensive experience treating OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, and behavior disorders using evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She also has experience implementing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and enjoys integrating mindfulness- and acceptance-based strategies into her therapeutic approach. She is passionate about supporting caregivers and families through their challenges. 

Rachel completed her APA-approved doctoral internship at Rogers Behavioral Health, where she trained in residential care settings treating children, adolescents, and adults with severe presentations of OCD, anxiety, depression, and related disorders. Prior to internship, she received training at Montefiore Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine treating children, adolescents, and families with anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and behavior disorders using a range of evidence-based treatments.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and completed Columbia University’s psychology post-baccalaureate program before obtaining her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology from the APA-accredited St. John’s University. 

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time outside with her husband and baby.