Founded by Psychiatrists

Rachel Machtinger
LCSW
Accepts Insurance
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Agoraphobia
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What draws me to this work is the quiet alchemy that happens when someone feels truly heard—the way shame can loosen, understanding can deepen, and change can begin. In therapy, I offer a space where young people can explore their stories, claim their voice, and connect with a version of themselves that feels more whole and more free. You don’t have to carry it all alone—and you don’t have to have it all figured out.
My Clients
Adolescence and young adulthood can be tender, disorienting seasons—especially when layered with trauma, identity exploration, or feeling out of sync with the world around you. You might feel pressure to appear “fine” while struggling under the surface with overwhelm, numbness, or questions you don’t yet have words for. If that resonates, you’re not broken—you’re navigating something real. With an MSW from Smith College and training in DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, I support LGBTQ+ teens and young adults facing PTSD, emotional intensity, and the deep work of becoming.
Serves Ages: 18+
Qualifications:
- Smith College 2018 - MSW
- Bard College 2012 - BA
Insurances Accepted:
- Aetna
- Aetna Commercial
- Allied Benefits - Aetna Plans
- AmeriBen
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- Cigna EAP
- Cigna Healthcare
- EBMS
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
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Methodologies:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Approach
- Motivational Interviewing
Headlight is founded by clinicians.
All clinicians hired by Headlight pass a rigorous screening process.Areas of Focus:
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- AIDS/HIV
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Bipolar
- Childhood Trauma
- Communication Skills
- Coping Skills
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Languages:
- English
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