Deborah Rand, LMHC, LPC
Specializing in Mood Disorders and Thought/Perceptual Disorders
Clinical Experience
Deborah Rand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brooklyn College, and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of Staten Island. With extensive experience providing intensive outpatient treatment to adolescents and adults presenting with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief-related concerns, schizophrenia, and bipolar and related disorders, her work emphasizes comprehensive assessment, stabilization, and evidence-based intervention tailored to each client’s clinical presentation.
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Deborah’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, allowing her to meet clients where they are while supporting meaningful and sustainable change. She utilizes evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strength-based interventions aimed at symptom reduction, improved coping skills, and functional improvement.
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For clients who value cultural alignment, with roots in the Jewish community, Deborah brings cultural sensitivity and an informed understanding of identity, values, and lived experience into her clinical work. She is committed to providing culturally responsive, Jewish-affirming care in a respectful and inclusive therapeutic environment.
Areas of Focus
Depression
Depression can feel heavy and exhausting, affecting how you think, feel, and move through your days. You may notice a persistent sense of sadness or emptiness, low energy, difficulty finding motivation, or a loss of interest in things that once mattered to you. Even simple tasks can begin to feel overwhelming, and it can be isolating when others don’t fully understand what you’re going through. Therapy offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk openly, feel heard, and begin rebuilding a sense of connection, clarity, and hope at a pace that feels right for you.
Grief
Grief can feel overwhelming and deeply personal, often arriving in waves that are hard to predict. You may experience sadness, numbness, anger, guilt, or longing, and find that everyday tasks take more effort than they used to. It can be especially isolating when the world seems to move forward while your loss remains close to your heart. Therapy offers a gentle, supportive space to talk openly about your experience, feel understood without pressure or judgment, and begin finding ways to carry your grief while slowly reconnecting with stability, meaning, and connection.
Schizophrenia
Living with schizophrenia can feel confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. You may notice changes in how you think, perceive reality, or make sense of your experiences. This can include feeling disconnected from others, struggling to trust your thoughts or perceptions, difficulty concentrating, or feeling emotionally flat or overstimulated. At times, it may be hard to explain what you’re experiencing or to feel understood by others. Seeking therapy is often about finding stability, support, and a space where your experiences are taken seriously and met without judgment. Therapy can help you build coping strategies, improve daily functioning, and feel more grounded and supported in your life.
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