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Rachel K Daley

Rachel K Daley

LISW
10 years of experience
Solution oriented
Warm
Virtual

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who obtained my master's degree in social work (MSW) from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I started my career in child welfare and animal assisted therapy, and now work with adults ranging from college age to geriatric. The main focus of my practice is in ADHD, as an ADHDer myself, I have a great deal of lived experience as well as training and knowledge on the most recent research. We are learning more and more that ADHD Is not a disorder, but rather another type of brain, and while functioning can be affected (and often is), there is so much potential to be found, and with the right information and guidance, your ADHD brain can thrive! I can be a space for you to process what it means to be ADHD, how it has affected your life, (for good and for bad), and how you can move forward coming from a place of strength and and knowledge.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we will review your background and history as well as current struggles and symptoms. From there we will develop some goals and action steps to get you where you want to be. I will follow your lead and comfort level, and if you have any questions along the way, please feel free to ask!

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I feel that I am able to balance empathy with practicality in a way that will allow for validation of what you've been through while also staying grounded in goals that can elevate you to a better place. I take a non judgmental stance with everyone, and am open to people of all backgrounds and stories. We are all doing our best based on the environment we are in as well as the abilities we are born with, and my job is to meet you where you currently are to support you in doing the work to reach your goals.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a very effective modality to help with a variety of issues. It is the concept that our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all connected, and that by identifying and then adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns, we can change our feelings and behaviors for the better. I utilize this with most people I work with, and have many resources to share!

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

DBT is an effective tool that can be used in treatment. I am not a specialist, but I do have some training and will utilize techniques as is appropriate.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation is a vital part of my practice. I have resources on several topics. Knowledge is power. The more you know, the better you can understand the why you may fall into challenging patterns, as well as how to decrease the maladaptive patterns and increase the strategies that foster growth and healing.

Strength-Based

I take a strengths based approach in my treatment. I feel it is important to not only focus on areas of concern, but to also acknowledge and find ways to build on a person's strengths as part of the path to healing and improvement.

Trauma Informed Care

As a clinician, I have been trained to look at those I work with through a trauma informed lens. We know so much now about the ways in which trauma effects the brain and behavior, and I take that into account with everyone I work with.