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Rachel Altman, PsyD

Dr. Rachel Altman is a psychologist trained in providing psychotherapy for adults, couples, and families. She specializes in the treatment of personality disorders, trauma, persistent depression, and complex grief. Dr. Altman is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has extensive experience providing Transference-Focused Psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy.

Dr. Altman earned her M.A. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University and her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. Dr. Altman received her clinical training at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research (IPTAR), SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and JCCA Foster Care Agency. She completed her doctoral internship at Middlesex Hospital in Connecticut where she trained in crisis intervention, psychological assessment, and the treatment of severe mental illness.