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she/her
Rachael RichterLCSW
Nice to meet you
I believe strongly in the dignity and worth of all people, and that living an authentic life is essential to personal happiness and harmony. I am dedicated to social justice, both broadly and within psychotherapy and social work practice. I take a holistic view of mental health, valuing the relationships between the physical and mental, the personal and environmental, and how our histories, stories, and identity formation shape our perspectives. I see therapy as a collaboration between the client’s expertise in themselves and the therapist’s role in supporting insight, growth, and skill building.
About Rachael
Location
Virtual, Pennsylvania
Insurance Accepted
Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Relationship Concerns, Trans+, Women's Issues
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, Trans+, LGBTQ+
Years of Experience
3+
I see therapy as a collaboration between the client’s expertise in themselves and the therapist’s role in supporting insight, growth, and skill building.
License number
#CW023728
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Pittsburgh
Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy creative pursuits such as craft arts, watching TV and movies, taking long walks, and spending time with my friends.