Hello there! My name is Rachel! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Living authentically, I’ve found my passion in supporting and guiding others within the community—including family, friends, and allies. I help individuals uncover their true identities, foster self-love, heal past wounds, and navigate the challenges that arise on their personal journeys.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our intake session, you can look forward to a collaborative and nurturing environment where you'll have the chance to openly share your thoughts, emotions, and the challenges you're currently facing. I will engage in a dialogue with you, asking pertinent questions to foster a strong therapeutic connection and customize the therapeutic process to suit your individual needs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is creating a safe environment for clients to exactly come as is. To feel seen, accepted, and respected. Establishing an atmosphere where you can open up to be vulnerable and work through challenges or over come obstacles. You have the strength to do so, let me help guide and support you during your healing journey.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
LGBTQ+, trauma healing (EMDR), Office hours: Mondays-Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm Eastern Time Zone
About Rachel Sobiech
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EMDR
In our sessions, I blend EMDR with regular talk therapy, creating a unique space for your healing journey. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences. Learn more about EMDR here - https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
Motivational Interviewing
As we work together, I’ll help you explore and understand your unique needs and challenges. We’ll delve into the thoughts and beliefs that might be holding you back, and collaboratively identify ways to view them more positively. This isn’t just a technique—it’s a partnership where we focus on your strengths and goals, aiming to inspire lasting positive change in your life.
Gender-affirming therapy
My focus is on creating a space where you can explore, express, and celebrate your true identity. Together, we'll navigate the unique aspects of your experience, working towards a sense of wholeness and self-acceptance. I provide gender-affirming letters to assist you on your path to receive health care and surgeries that align with your authentic identity.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Together we'll delve into the practice of being more present, honing in on thoughts, feelings, emotions, surroundings, and situations. The goal is to move away from automatic responses and foster a deeper understanding of yourself.