Columbia University Health Services
About Us
About Us
Rachel C. Efron
Clinical Psychologist
Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Program, Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center
Dr. Rachel Efron joined Health Services at Columbia in 1992. Prior to joining HSC, Rachel was the director of a drop-in center for homeless people with psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse problems in New York City. Prior to that she was in full-time private practice, specializing in work with trauma survivors. She was also a staff psychologist at the Vernon Center for Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy. She received her B.A. from Hampshire College, her M.A. from New York University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati. She completed an internship in clinical psychology at the Lawrenceberg Community
Mental Health Center.
Her professional interests include trauma (with a specialty in sexual assault, sexual abuse, and partner violence), sexuality, Jewish identity, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. In addition to her work at CPS, she is also an advisor to the Barnard Columbia Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center.
Education
- Ph.D.
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice psychology in the State of New York.
Professional Experience
- Vernon Center for Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Association of Women in Psychology
- International Society for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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Important Phone Numbers
| General Information | 212 854 2284 |
| After-hours urgent health concerns | 212 854 9797 |
| CAVA (Ambulance) | 212 854 5555 |
| Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center | 212 854 WALK |
| Uptown Campus Public Safety |
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| - On-Campus | 7-7979 |
| - Off-Campus | 212-305-8100 |