About Rachel

Hi, I'm Rachel!  I am a Cape May County, NJ native, a graduate of Rowan University (BA, 2011) and Rutgers University (MSW, 2014).  I have provided direct therapy services for over 10 years. I completed training to serve as a clinical supervisor in 2021.  I have a breadth of experience that includes treating adolescents with severe and persistent mental illness and their families; providing outpatient services to adults and teens; and providing short-term therapy in adult-medical and high school settings.  

During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, I found a passion for telehealth work - it removes many of the barriers that people face in seeking mental health therapy including difficulties with transportation, time, and even the stigma of walking into "the therapist's office". It was during that time that I made the choice to open my own practice with the goal of serving people across the state of New Jersey to create change and a peaceful life.

I have attended numerous training and continued education courses to hone my skills in the treatment of traumas, depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.  I have a special interest in the use of yoga and mindfulness in the treatment of mental health distress.  I have a particular passion for helping those going through times of change and transition throughout the lifespan: entering adulthood, graduating college, entering parenthood, retiring and more. I'm a believer in the adages "the only constant in life is change" and "embrace the suck."

I specialize in the treatment of trauma, including developmental traumas and complex PTSD. This includes a special interest in working with those in the military/veteran communities and first responders community. It also includes those who have experienced chaotic, challenging, or traumatic childhoods; which can often still impact us into our adult lives.  However, I also pride myself on my ability to work with people from many diverse walks of life, with varying presenting problems, strengths, and levels of resiliency.  We all need compassion, support, and a listening ear sometimes.  All that is required for therapy is a willingness to be honest, to be self-observing, and to engage in the active process of change.  I take a holistic view of health, wellness, and life.  We all must find ways to confront and cope with our stressors. With humor and human connection, I aim to be part of your path. I invite you to reach out today, to begin your journey to your best life, to find and develop a pond of peace in your own life.

In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am also a 200-hour certified yoga instructor.  I enjoy practicing yoga, exercising, reading (a bit of everything, but with a special love for fantasy literature), going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with my dogs!