- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- EMDR offered
About Rachel
Rachel Weinstein is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of practice experience. She talks with people about stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and issues tied to identity and life transitions. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people feel heard and understood.
Rachel's background includes private practice and work in medical settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice. That mix shaped a practical approach to problems that often overlap, like chronic illness and family caregiving stress. She uses clear, down-to-earth language and focuses on what can help day to day.
In sessions she addresses concerns such as trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. She also helps people cope with abandonment, blended family issues, and difficulty around intimacy and communication. Rachel lists attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among the areas she supports.
Rachel uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, as one of her approaches for processing traumatic memories and strong emotional reactions. She brings that tool alongside talk-based work to match each person's needs.
She offers services in English and Hebrew and practices in Illinois. To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How EMDR and focused approaches work online
EMDR is a method that helps people process upsetting memories and strong emotional reactions by guiding attention while discussing the memory. It can reduce the intensity of traumatic images and the feelings tied to them, helping people feel less overwhelmed by past events.Alongside EMDR, Rachel uses talk-based work to address anxiety, grief, relationship patterns, and caregiving stress. That typically involves identifying patterns, trying practical coping steps, and talking through difficult feelings to build clearer ways to manage day-to-day challenges.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then together decide whether EMDR, talk therapy, or a mix makes sense for each person.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and the ability to continue work without travel. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. The emphasis is on matching therapy to your needs and making sessions fit into everyday life.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Rachel help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief and loss, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, as well as ADHD and related challenges.
How would you describe Rachel's therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and compassionate, using clear language and practical steps alongside deeper processing when needed.
What is her professional background?
Rachel has 22 years of experience in private practice and in medical settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an Illinois LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and she practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can I work with Rachel from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.