- trauma and abuse
- grief and loss
- guilt and shame
About Rachel
Rachel Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with nine years of practice. She works with adults who are struggling with trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes, and she addresses compassion fatigue and workplace challenges.
She focuses on helping people talk through what happened and how it affects them now. Sessions are intended to be a place to name painful emotions, including guilt and shame, and to sort through practical next steps. Rachel aims to listen closely to what matters most to each person and to identify manageable changes they can try between sessions.
Her approach blends straightforward talk with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related concerns. She helps people process loss and rebuild confidence after difficult events. When someone is overwhelmed by responsibility or control issues, she works on skills for coping and clearer communication at work and in personal life.
Rachel also offers support for people experiencing compassion fatigue and moral distress from demanding jobs. She helps clients notice patterns that drain them and explores ways to set limits and replenish energy. For people wrestling with guilt or shame tied to relationships, faith, or past actions, sessions focus on understanding those feelings and practical steps to reduce their daily hold.
To begin, Rachel asks clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. That first meeting is used to clarify goals, preferences, and a plan for ongoing work together.
Approaches that guide online work
Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on processing trauma and restoring functioning. Trauma-focused work typically involves helping a person tell what happened in manageable pieces, learn how memories and triggers show up now, and practice coping skills to reduce overwhelm. These methods are often used for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related concerns.She also works with grief and loss by helping people describe the loss, identify practical needs that arise, and find ways to carry on day-to-day tasks while emotions settle. For low self-esteem and control issues, Rachel emphasizes skills-based strategies to build confidence and clearer communication rather than only talking about feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachel will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts the focus as the work evolves. That collaboration helps shape concrete steps to try between sessions.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, or make it easier to check in during a busy week. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Rachel and the client will pick the session rhythm and format that best fits their needs and schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related workplace or communication issues.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She helps clients name and describe those feelings, look at how they affect daily life, and try practical steps to lessen their intensity over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.