Rachel Grossman

Hi! I’m Rachel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs) and creatives, though not everyone I work with identifies that way. I believe that each of us has the capacity for healing, no matter what we've been through. In fact, I believe that our most painful life experiences can offer a portal to deep growth and transformation.

I entered the helping profession because I genuinely love people and feel a deep sense of care for who they are. I’m often moved by the small, human details—our quirks, our stories, and the ways each person carries something uniquely their own. I’m guided by empathy and a belief in the inherent worth that lives in all of us, even when it’s hard to see in ourselves. When someone is struggling, I want them to feel truly seen, understood, and accepted.

My own experiences with adversity have shaped how I show up in this work. They’ve taught me how to sit with pain in a way that is gentle, steady, and free of judgment. Because I’ve walked through difficult times myself, I understand how heavy it can feel to carry things alone. I’m committed to creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and respected.

My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in deep respect for each person’s lived experience. I view healing as a holistic process—one that encompasses the mind, nervous system, emotional life, and our sense of meaning and connection. I consider the body an essential source of wisdom and healing, and I strive to work with the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

I draw from Somatic Experiencing (SE) to support nervous system regulation and trauma healing, and I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients build compassionate relationships with their inner parts. Mindfulness-based psychotherapy is woven throughout our work to cultivate present-moment awareness, curiosity, and self-compassion. We move at a pace that feels safe and supportive, honoring your inner wisdom and capacity for change.

In our sessions, you can expect a non-judgmental and gentle space where you are welcome just as you are. Together, we will make room for authenticity, turning inward, and meeting your experience with compassion and softness.

Some sessions may focus on practical skills and tools to support you in daily life, while others may be slower and more reflective, creating space to connect with your body or with parts of you that are asking for care and attention. We will work collaboratively to identify your goals, honoring what feels most important to you. As therapy unfolds, we’ll revisit and adjust these goals together, allowing the work to evolve in a way that feels supportive and aligned.