Rachel Schwartz, LCSW

Rachel Schwartz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with nine years of professional experience. She brings focused expertise in supporting people who have experienced trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, and rebuilding self-esteem and confidence, as well as helping clients navigate life transitions and compassion fatigue. Rachel also addresses communication challenges, control issues, guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and workplace difficulties.

Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be voiced and explored. Rachel collaborates with clients to identify goals, build practical coping skills, and process painful experiences at a pace that feels manageable. She affirms that taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage and offers supportive guidance throughout the therapeutic journey. Rachel provides services in both English and Hebrew, and her LCSW credential indicates that she is a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide psychotherapy in New York.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Rachel often uses trauma-focused therapy to help clients process and make sense of distressing experiences - this approach offers structured support for symptoms related to trauma and post-traumatic stress. She also employs grief-focused counseling to help people work through loss, identify meaningful ways to remember and adapt, and rebuild a sense of forward movement. In addition, Rachel integrates skills-based coping strategies that teach practical tools for managing emotions, strengthening self-esteem, and addressing workplace or relationship stressors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Rachel partners with clients to explore their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy aligns with what each person hopes to achieve. This collaborative process helps clarify which techniques fit best for the individual.

Online therapy provides flexible options for meeting with licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer written or shorter interactions. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities and to access consistent care from various locations.