Biography
Rachel is a native New Yorker, who completed her graduate education in New York City. She holds a Masters in Clinical Social Work and has training in somatic therapy, mindfulness, CBT, trauma therapy, meditation, and therapeutic dance.
Rachel applies a holistic approach to her therapeutic style, incorporating mindfulness, coming home to the body, and faith in the intrinsic healing power of each individual. She strives to create a safe space for her clients to facilitate a strong therapeutic relationship. Rachel’s approach emphasizes the mind-body-spirit connection, and her ongoing training includes Somatic Experiencing, which is a body-oriented therapeutic model. Rachel has extensive experience facilitating workshops on topics such as self-esteem, women’s issues, mindfulness, and depression. She has also facilitated therapeutic dance sessions, art therapy groups, and meditation workshops.
Rachel specializes in working with highly sensitive people, creative individuals, victims of trauma and abuse, individuals who experience symptoms of depression and anxiety, and people struggling with issues of confidence or low self-esteem.
Through her work with local youth and adults who struggle with serious and persistent mental illness at Brooklyn Community Services, Rachel maintains a strong belief in the inherent value of every human being. She firmly believes that regardless of sexual identity, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, or racial background, all people deserve the upmost respect and quality of care.
As a Brooklyn native, Rachel is drawn to the cultural diversity of New York City, abundant access to the arts, architecture, and the numerous eclectic cafes and restaurants. A writer, poet and artist, Rachel is an avid reader, painter, dancer, and cat lover who spends a considerable amount of time in nature.