Rachel Barash, LCSW

My hope for my clients is for them to feel accepted and seen, and genuinely understood. To have the innermost parts of themselves witnessed and validated. I work with individuals to address, examine and better understand the anxiety, depression, and relationship issues they’re experiencing, as well as the feelings of shame and self-criticism that often accompany them. 

I believe therapy should be highly collaborative: where you and I forge a safe, trusting relationship and work together to define what’s ultimately important to you. Much of what I do is focused on understanding how your past experiences contribute to the present challenges you’re facing. We’ll look at the ways you may have internalized negative feelings or beliefs that don’t accurately reflect who you are, or developed coping mechanisms that don’t serve you. We’ll then work together to separate your truest self from those thoughts and cultivate more productive ways of navigating challenges. This greater self-awareness and improved coping skills are essential to discovering the choices that feel most connected to your genuine self, and will allow you to engage with the world and those around you in an authentic and satisfying way. 

I received my Master of Social Work from NYU. I have worked with clients of many backgrounds and ages, and with a variety of presenting issues, including women with substance use disorders, individuals leaving the ultra-orthodox Jewish community, and survivors of domestic violence.