Getting To The Why with Rachel Siegfried, PhD

Getting To The Why with Rachel Siegfried, PhD

Published: July 24, 2026

Duration: 31:25

Rachel Siegfried, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City with extensive experience treating trauma across diverse populations. She holds a B.S. from Cornell University and a doctorate from LIU Brooklyn, and has trained in major NYC hospital and clinic settings, working with individuals including trauma survivors, veterans, 9/11 first responders, undocumented individuals, LGBTQIA clients, and emerging adults.

She recently authored a chapter on complex PTSD for a book on trauma and the law, helping legal professionals better understand trauma’s psychological impact. Dr. Siegfried is particularly interested in exploring moral injury and how untreated trauma is...