Rachel Chir, LPC, is a behavioral health therapist with AHN Behavioral Health Institute who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry. Her clinical interests include child and adolescent mental health, LGBTQ+, trauma, medical complexity, and school-based therapy. She sees patients from ages 14 to 24, focusing on supporting teens and young adults as they transition into adulthood. Rachel received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania, and earned her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her preferred treatment modalities include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Rachel is also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT).
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
anxiety
anxiety counseling
anxiety disorders counseling
anxiety disorders therapy
anxiety management therapy
anxiety therapy
attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity counseling
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism counseling
chronic illness counseling
complex trauma
coping skills
coping with life transitions
depression
depression counseling
depression therapy
gender dysphoria
lgbtq+ mental health
post traumatic stress disorder
trauma informed care
childhood trauma victims
crisis management
psychosexual education
suicidal ideation counseling
suicidal ideation therapy
Credentials
Education
Carlow University
LGBTQIA+ Affiliate
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