Hi! My name is Rachael and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts. I graduated from Clark University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and obtained my Master's in Social Work degree from Simmons University in 2015. I have been working in the field for about seven years now and specialize in working with survivors of trauma of all kinds, as well as people struggling with depression and anxiety. I also have extensive experience working with youth and families around challenges with family dynamics, parenting, intergenerational trauma, etc.
One of the things that originally drew me to social work in particular is its emphasis on the person in their environment--in other words, considering the ways that social and environmental factors influence individuals and their mental health. As such, it is incredibly important to me to practice from a social justice-oriented framework, acknowledging and exploring the ways that factors such as racism, sexism, socioeconomic status, homophobia, transphobia, etc. impact peoples' lives in big and small ways. I am deeply committed to respectful curiosity and welcome and frequently elicit feedback from my clients about how they feel our work together is going. Much of my practice is grounded in narrative frameworks and values, meaning that I consider clients to be the experts in their own lives. My expertise is in asking questions and supporting them in exploring alternative perspectives and ideas that they may not have considered before. I work collaboratively with clients to explore the challenges they are facing and opportunities for growth and change. I also have training and experience in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Thank you so much for reading all of this and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about me, my practice, or therapy in general. I'm happy to do what I can to help you find the support you're looking for!
Thank you,
Rachael
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW 121371
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Rachael has a very welcoming personality to her. She is very easy to talk to. She understands boundaries and never made me feel uncomfortable or unable to express how I feel. She has great knowledge in her field.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Rachael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Rachael has helped me tremendously in the few short weeks we have been talking. She has great insights and tips that have helped me.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Rachael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and parenting issues
I was assigned to Rachael when I was experiencing communication and accountability issues in my marriage which caused me to become angry and depressed! After a few sessions with Rachael, I started to develop an accountability plan and implemented it with my husband. It felt good just talking to Rachael and having someone hear me!!! That alone helped me tremendously! Rachael is such a professional, easy to speak with and made me feel great after every session. I don't know how to thank Rachael for helping me gain back my sanity and the will wanting to work everything out for the better. She is amazingly great!
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Rachael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Good experience, Rachael is very professional.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Rachael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes