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RACHEL GEISLER, LMSW
Relationship & Couples Therapist Brooklyn and Virtual

Hi, I'm Rachel.

Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they can't seem to change—the same argument on repeat, the same distance creeping back in, the same sense of talking without really being heard.

Maybe you love your partner deeply, but between long hours, late nights, or a schedule that never looks the same two weeks in a row, it's gotten harder to actually reach each other.

Or maybe you're not in a relationship right now, but you keep landing in the same dynamics and wondering what keeps pulling you back there.

Either way, you're in the right place.

HOW I WORK

I work with individuals and couples who are ready to do something different. Couples therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what is really happening, and begin to reconnect, while individual therapy allows us to look closely at the relationship patterns that keep showing up in your life so you can understand what's driving them and start to shift them.

My goal is to help you move beyond managing surface level tension and toward building a foundation of trust, safety, and lasting connection.

I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy, psychodynamic, IFS, CBT, and DBT informed approaches, and I have a particular understanding of what it takes to maintain a relationship under real pressure. For people in hospitality, the performing arts, or other high demand fields with long hours and irregular schedules, connection can feel especially hard to protect, and that context matters in the work we do together.

WHAT I BELIEVE, AND HOW IT SHAPES MY WORK:

  • The therapeutic relationship is where the real work happens. In therapy we can uncover patterns of connection that help you build stronger relationships outside of the therapy room.

  • Insight and emotions work together to create change. Lasting change happens when you can understand your patterns and experience and process emotions in a new way.

  • Growth happens through curiosity, reflection, and authentic connection. My role is not to provide answers, but to explore patterns and emotions alongside you in a way that builds self understanding and more freedom in your choices.

  • Couples get stuck in patterns, not because they don't love each other, but because they are trying to protect themselves. I believe we can slow these moments down to find new ways of connecting that foster trust, intimacy, and emotional safety.

“Growth happens through curiosity, reflection, and authentic connection.”

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

TRAINING & EDUCATION

LICENSURE & EDUCATION

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW)

New York State License Hunter College, City University of New York
→ Master of Social Work (MSW)

MEMBERSHIP & RECOGNITION

Verified on:
→ Psychology Today
→ Zocdoc
→ LinkedIn

GET TO KNOW ME

  • What made you want to become a therapist?

    Before becoming a therapist, I trained and worked in the performing arts and spent years in the hospitality industry. Both worlds gave me a front-row seat to the incredible complexity of people. Whether I was backstage, behind a bar, or talking with someone at the end of a long day, I found myself endlessly fascinated by people's stories, relationships, and what made them who they are. Over time, I realized that this curiosity, combined with a desire to help people feel seen and understood, was pointing me toward becoming a therapist.

  • What's a book, podcast, or idea that's genuinely changed how you think?

    One book that has really stayed with me is Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. I read it years ago, and it completely expanded the way I think about identity and what shapes us as people. What I loved most was how it wove together family history, relationships, culture, and personal experience to show that no one can be understood through a single lens. It reminded me that people are always more complex than they first appear, which is something I carry with me every day as a therapist.

  • What does a good Sunday look like for you?

    A perfect Sunday starts with an iced coffee and a bagel. From there, I'd spend as much time outdoors as possible with my family, ideally with a trip to the dog park so my dogs can burn off some energy. The day would also include a healthy amount of guilt-free couch time, whether that's reading a book or catching up on Bravo. For me, the best Sundays are a mix of connection, fresh air, and slowing down before the week starts.

  • What's your happy place?

    My happy place is anywhere near a body of water. It doesn't matter whether it's the ocean, a lake, or a pool. If there's water nearby, I'm happy. I'm also the person who will get in the water no matter what. Freezing ocean? Doesn't matter, I'm going in. There's something about being in the water that instantly makes me feel relaxed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Working with Rachel feels collaborative and unhurried. She draws on her own background in hospitality and the performing arts to understand what it's like to protect a relationship around a demanding or unpredictable schedule, and she leads with curiosity rather than quick fixes. Clients often describe sessions as feeling less like being analyzed and more like being understood.cription

  • Rachel works with both couples and individuals, drawing on EFT, psychodynamic, IFS, CBT, and DBT depending on what someone needs. If you're not sure which approach fits, that's something you can talk through together in a first session.

  • She integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and DBT, often blending approaches rather than sticking to just one.

  • MLP Therapy Group is an out-of-network practice. This allows us to provide care that’s tailored to your needs without the restrictions often required by insurance companies.

    At the end of each month, we provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Many of our clients receive between 60–80% reimbursement for sessions.

    During your consultation, we’ll help you better understand your coverage, estimated reimbursement, and overall cost of care. We offer a sliding scale and want to work with you to make therapy accessible.

  • Yes. Couples work is one of her primary areas of focus, alongside individual therapy.

  • Both. Rachel sees clients in person and virtually, and is licensed to work with people located in New York and New Jersey.

  • You can reach out through our contact page to set up a first session or ask any questions before getting started.

If you're ready to understand what's really happening in your relationships, I'd love to connect.

If you're ready to understand what's really happening in your relationships and start building something different, I'd love to connect.

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