- Trauma recovery
- Grief support
- Workplace wellbeing
About Rachel
Rachel Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who focuses on work and wellbeing concerns alongside trauma, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and affirms the courage it can take to begin therapy. Rachel speaks English and Hebrew and brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice.
In sessions she helps people talk through trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and rebuild confidence after difficult changes. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and workplace-related stress. Conversations are meant to be straightforward and practical, with attention to what feels most pressing right now.
Rachel strives to create an open and nonjudgmental environment. She encourages honest conversation about feelings and worries so clients can try small, workable changes. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person needs.
Her background includes nine years of professional social work experience and a New York license to practice as an LCSW. That experience informs how she helps people manage post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and problems with control or communication.
People considering therapy are invited to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability. Rachel emphasizes clear goals and steady progress, helping clients find ways to apply what they talk about to daily life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work and wellbeing
Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with trauma and rebuild confidence. One common approach focuses on gradual exposure to difficult memories and feelings while learning skills to manage distress; this helps reduce the hold of traumatic memories and supports safer daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes skill-building around emotion regulation and self-care, teaching concrete strategies to manage stress, improve sleep, and reduce compassion fatigue.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions may shift over time as goals change, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what could be adjusted.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy workweek, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during breaks. It can also let someone pause video and use audio for a quicker session when that feels better. Ask about scheduling and format details when you start the matching process so practical arrangements match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rachel help with?
She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, and workplace stress among other related concerns.
What is Rachel's style in therapy?
Her approach is open and nonjudgmental, focusing on clear conversation and practical steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has nine years of professional experience working in social work settings and related clinical roles.
What credential does Rachel hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.