AHN Provider
Rachel L Chir, LPC
Psychology
AHN Provider
Rachel L Chir
Psychology
About
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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
psychosexual education
post traumatic stress disorder
anxiety counseling
chronic illness counseling
depression
lgbtq+ mental health
gender transition counseling
coping with life transitions
mindfulness based stress reduction
anxiety and confusion over sexual orientation therapy
gender transition therapy
anxiety and confusion over sexual orientation counseling
autism counseling
youth suicide prevention
social transition
coping skills
suicide prevention
social support
complex trauma
trauma informed care
domestic abuse
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
mood disorder and substance abuse
gender dysphoria
community resources support
Credentials
Education
LGBTQIA+ Affiliate
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