

Greetings & welcome. As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer brief therapy & medication management to adolescents & adults. Medication is not the best fit for everyone & together we can find your path.
I hold a certification in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University & believe that diet, activity and spending time doing what nourishes you, all contribute to healing. Together we can explore your goals & treatment options.
I am a board-certified adult/consult-liaison psychiatrist, who is currently practicing in NYC. Patients who enter treatment with me can expect to receive holistic and individualized care for their mental and emotional needs.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry, providing expert care to patients ages 6 to 80 through secure virtual appointments. Licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware, I bring 25 years of clinical experience to psychiatric evaluations and medication management. My work experiences include private practice, academic medicine, community psychiatry, residential treatment facilities, intensive outpatients.
I earned an MD from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and completed psychiatry residency and child psychiatry fellowship training at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.
For more information visit www.eastcoastpsychiatry.com.
My goal is to provide comprehensive services that foster healthy development, enhance family relationships, and facilitate personal growth. I am dedicated to making a difference in the lives of my clients by offering tailored support to improve their emotional and physical well-being, while also promoting self-awareness. In my role as a therapist, I embody traits of deep empathy, active listening, effective communication, and unwavering compassion.
Rachel Clarke is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 20 years of experience caring for individuals across the lifespan. Originally from the Caribbean and now proudly serving the Florida community, Rachel brings a culturally sensitive, compassionate approach to mental health care.
Rachel is the founder of You First Mental Health, where the belief is simple but powerful: your mental wellness comes first. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to be themselves while receiving high-quality, evidence-based care.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, or just feeling overwhelmed by life, Rachel works with you to understand your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. She believes in collaborative care—you are the expert in your experience, and she’s here to help guide and support you every step of the way.
Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from Walden University and her undergraduate degree from Florida International University. She is licensed in the state of Florida and sees patients via telehealth.
Specialties:
Anxiety & Stress
Depression & Mood Disorders
ADHD (Adult & Adolescent)
Insomnia & Sleep Concerns
Life Transitions & Burnout
Why patients choose Rachel:
✅ Warm, culturally aware care
✅ Collaborative, nonjudgmental approach
✅ Focus on the whole person—not just the symptoms
✅ Flexible telehealth scheduling
✅ Safe space for underserved voices
If you’re ready to prioritize your mental health and work with someone who sees all of you—Rachel is here to help you take that first step. You First Mental Health is Your First Step to a Healthier Mind


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