RK Connections - Brooklyn, New York

S J.

Rivkah Kaufman has been a valuable support in my journey; she has gone above and beyond to ensure I’ve felt heard, seen and supported for over a year. I cannot thank her enough.

For someone in leadership with graduate degrees as myself, it is not always easy to find a therapist capable of comprehending or navigating elevated and complex matters. Rivkah is great at understanding, and providing support and guidance to those of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, social strata, and varied experiences. She is super helpful and professional.

Emma G.

Rivkah Kaufman is an amazing therapist! She is smart, kind, knowledgeable, compassionate, friendly yet professional, and experienced. Rivkah is so easy to talk to and listens so well, but also shares her thoughts, ideas, etc, and is not afraid to speak plainly when necessary…but always kindly! I was her client for 2 years and she helped me immensely…so, so much…in fact, she was the best therapist I’ve had, and that’s saying something bc I’ve had MANY therapists throughout my life. Rivkah even picked up on a fairly serious medication issue I was having that my psychiatrist didn’t even notice, and wow was she right…and because of her, I went off the meds and got better and have stayed better ever since! I had to stop therapy for a while due to finances - it just couldn’t be helped - but when I’m able to start up again, I will definitely go back to Rivkah Kaufman!!!

Bella M.

I feel heard, seen, and valued as a client. I understand that the search for seeking an experienced therapist can be difficult. I would look no further. She specializes in EMDR and is clearly qualified. I’ve made great personal strides and I can truly say that I feel so lucky to have Rivkah as a great resource in my life.

Dixie Y.

I have been seeing Rivkah for about a year now and I have seen great improvements in many aspects of my life. She has helped me better manage relationships with my family, friends and professionally. Rivkah recommends different books to read and offers work sheets to work on outside of our weekly therapy session. I leave our sessions with new clarity, confidence and a plan on how to handle different difficult situations. Some sessions we will do mindful meditation which I have also implemented on my own outside of our sessions to relieve anxiety. I’m so great full to have found Rivkah. Highly recommend!!

Bec E.

Rivkah helped me cope and grow emotionally so much over the course of the six years that I was her client. For anyone out there with PTSD wondering if EMDR might be for you, it is incredibly effective, and Rivkah’s guidance will make you feel safe as you go through the process. She is warm, clever, full of great pop culture references, and easy to talk to.

JVF

Working with Rivkah was the first time I worked with a therapist weekly and consistently. Though this was a new approach to therapy for me, Rivkah’s professional and compassionate nature allowed me to trust her process. My experience with therapy before working with Rivkah was on and off—I’d previously only used therapy to deal with emotionally tough times.

Having the opportunity to work with Rivkah on situations as I experience them, and to take the time weekly to analyze my reactions, tendencies, and learn more about how I can better process my emotions has been liberating. It has allowed me to lead my life in an emotionally grounded, stable manner which has also resulted in my feeling more at peace these last few years. My relationship, my friendships and even work relationships have all benefitted from this work, as has my day-to-day happiness.

I’m happiest to find that though Rivkah and I come from different cultures and backgrounds, she is still able to work through conversations with me on experiences heavily impacted by my race, ethnicity and culture.

Paige S.

I started seeing Rivkah after I felt like I wasn't getting enough out of my last therapist. I enjoy deep self exploration and in the past, I felt as though I had to hold my therapist's hand and tell them how to therapize me. With Rivkah, I can trust that all I need to do is say how I feel and she will lead me down the path to healing. I feel safe, heard and validated, with the perfect balance of realism and warmth. Since starting sessions with Rivkah, I have seen improved mood, better relationships with my self and others and higher self esteem. Additionally, she was my first real in depth experience with EMDR, which has been pivotal in my journey. I would recommend Rivkah to anyone who wants to see real positive transformation. (and I have seen quite a few therapists in my day!)

Jess B.

When I first reached out to Rivkah years ago I was in a really tough place. She first told me that she wasn’t taking more patients but then was able to accommodate me into her schedule which i immediately appreciates. She not only is an attuned and personable listener but she makes connections that I otherwise couldn’t see and has helped me develop specific strategies strategies to self-regulate and cope with emotions. We’ve used a number of different therapy practices to help me really dig deep into issues, including EMDR. My time with Rivkah has been so helpful that when I lost my insurance and took a year long break from therapy, I was still able to maintain my growth because I had better skills and strategies in my tool belt. I returned back to therapy with Rivkah recently and I’m so excited and relieved to have her help again! Highly highly recommend!