Dr. Rachel Kantor, Psy. D. Clinical and Health Psychologist

My practice focuses on helping individuals develop greater control over their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical well-being so they can improve performance, build resilience, and live more fully in their personal and professional lives.

I specialize in evidence-based psychological treatments that help people overcome barriers to success, improve mental and physical health, and perform at their best under challenging circumstances. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, health-related challenges, or performance concerns, treatment is tailored to your individual goals and grounded in the latest psychological research.

My advanced clinical training includes:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, emotional eating, body image concerns, ADHD, executive functioning, and behavior change

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia and sleep difficulties

  • Sports and Performance Psychology, including performance anxiety, confidence building, focus, resilience, perfectionism, and mental skills training for athletes and high-performing professionals

  • Health Psychology for chronic pain, injury recovery, adjustment to chronic illness, and the relationship between physical and mental health

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A Practical Approach to Meaningful Change

My practice focuses on helping individuals develop greater control over their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical well-being so they can improve performance, build resilience, and live more fully in their personal and professional lives.

My research and clinical interests have long focused on the connection between behavior, health, performance, and well-being. My doctoral research examined weight management, eating behaviors, exercise adherence, and sleep disorders. My dissertation explored the relationship between sleep, neurocognitive functioning, and health behavior change.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Columbia University and conducted postgraduate research through Yale University in both the United States and the United Kingdom. I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Baylor University, followed by advanced postdoctoral training in Health Psychology and Integrated Primary Care within the Veterans Health Administration.

In addition to my clinical work, I serve on the faculty of UMass Chan Medical School and Harvard Medical School, where I teach and supervise psychiatry residents.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and goal-oriented. I work with clients to develop the skills, habits, and mindset needed to improve mental health, strengthen performance, and create meaningful, lasting change.