About Rachel
Rachel Schwartz helps people who are carrying the weight of trauma, grief, low self-esteem, or big life changes. She speaks plain and listens closely so people feel heard. Rachel is a New York licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience and she meets clients with steady, patient support.
Her sessions focus on making space to say hard things. She encourages people to notice how their thoughts and actions affect daily life.
How Rachel works
Conversations are practical and aimed at small, manageable shifts that add up over time. Rachel often works with people coping with compassion fatigue and workplace stress. She also addresses communication troubles, control issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Post-traumatic stress and effects of abuse are areas she has guided people through in past work. Therapy begins with listening to what matters most now. Rachel and the person she works with set clear goals and try out different ways to move forward.
Progress is tracked in plain terms so people can see what is changing. Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Rachel practices in New York as an LCSW and brings nine years of direct clinical experience to each conversation.
What Rachel works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English, Hebrew |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Rachel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on processing trauma and managing grief. Trauma-focused work helps people identify and make sense of painful memories while practicing skills to reduce intrusive memories and strong reactions. Grief-focused approaches create space to name losses, work through emotions, and find practical ways to adjust to changed circumstances.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow fuller face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth varies or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging offer short check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people with busy schedules or limited time for appointments.
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