- EMDR
- Grief support
- Stress management
About Rachel
Rachel Weinstein is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family problems, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and drawn from long experience in private practice and medical settings.
She has worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice as well as outpatient settings. That background shaped a straightforward style that focuses on what is causing distress now. She talks with people about how emotional reactions affect daily life and close relationships, including problems with control, communication, and intimacy.
Rachel uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, when trauma or distressing memories are part of the problem. She explains what to expect and moves at a pace a person is comfortable with. When EMDR is not a fit she draws on conversational, problem-solving work to address stress, anger, and family patterns.
Practical skills and clear steps are part of sessions when people need them. That can mean learning ways to notice and manage strong feelings, trying out different responses, or working through difficult memories. She also helps people facing medical or caregiver stress by connecting emotional reactions to everyday roles.
People typically begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and billing uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Rachel does not accept international clients.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Rachel offers EMDR as part of her approach. EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation while a person recalls distressing memories to reduce the intensity of those memories and lessen the emotional charge they carry. It is often used when trauma or past events continue to cause strong reactions.In addition to EMDR she uses direct, talk-based work focused on problem-solving and skills. That approach looks at patterns in relationships, communication, and reactions such as anger, then tries practical changes that can reduce conflict and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether EMDR, skills-based work, or a combination is the better fit based on goals and how someone responds in early sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can also tailor pacing and exercises to what works in an online visit, helping people practice new responses to anger and stress in everyday contexts.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family problems, anger, self-esteem, and related issues such as communication and control problems.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a mix of conversational problem-solving and EMDR when trauma or distressing memories are involved. The work focuses on clear steps and practical skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience in private practice and in medical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.