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I'm Rachel Friedman. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe it is crucial people have an opportunity to be heard in a judgment-free relationship in order to heal.
My approach
I use a mix of approaches and tailor them to what may best serve the client. If the client indicates interest in a particular modality I will also accommodate that. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Hard Reduction Strategies, and Psychoanalysis. I am trained in other approaches too though.
My focus
I am comfortable treating depressive disorders and anxiety disorders. I am also comfortable with PTSD and Agoraphobia. There are many other disorders I am comfortable treating though, including but not limited to ADHD/ADD, Trauma and stressor-related disorders, and gender dysphoria.
My communication style
I strive to provide a judgment-free space. I like for sessions to feel casual in the sense that the client feels they can comfortably share updates from week to week in a way that feels natural for them. I show the clients positive regard and like to use a strengths-based perspective
My journey to mental healthcare
I love to help other people and wanted a career that would allow me to make meaningful connections with people. My passion for mental health is what drives my work.
My goals for you
Collaboratively! I will ask them what they want to work on and then discuss what steps sound realistic to them.
My first session with you
I ask a lot of questions during the first session in order to develop a sense of understanding of the client. I always review limits to confidentiality in the first session. I make sure the clients know that it is ok to feel uncomfortable sharing all the intimate details of their life in a first session and that they can always choose to reveal more information in later sessions if they are not ready to honestly answer all the questions I ask.
