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Rachael Mathieu, LICSW

Licensed Social Worker

Rachael is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology with a
concentration in Social Justice from Hartwick College and completed her Masters in Social Work degree at
New York University Silver School of Social Work.

She has completed clinical trainings at:

Partnership with Children, Brooklyn, NY
Elmhurst Hospital Center, In-Patient Psychiatric Care with Adults, Queens, NY

General Areas of Focus:

  • trauma/dissociation
  • anxiety, depression
  • life transition and identity formation
  • attachment and relationship difficulties
  • interpersonal issues surrounding sexual
    assault
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  • race and cultural identity
  • substance use
  • loss, grief, bereavement,
  • LGBTQIA, gender and sexuality topics
  • family issues


How I Can Help:

I believe tending to our emotional health is a radical act because we live in a society that profits from feelings of self-doubt. When we care for ourselves, we can be more present for each other. I am committed to learning and unlearning, and invested in our collective and individual healing. I believe that healing, recovery and awareness are self-defined and often non-linear. My career has shown me over and over the power of vulnerability and the beauty of resiliency. I honor your story and what has happened to you. I acknowledge that larger oppressive systems impact all of us. I am genuine, curious, intuitive, compassionate, present, affirming and non-judgmental. I feel very fortunate to know that this is the work I want to show up for in the world.

As a therapist, I work hard to see and hear you. My core value frameworks include; trauma sensitive/responsive care, radical self-love, harm reduction, and mind/body/spirit connection, queer and trans affirming care, and practicing anti-racism. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and I am influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Polyvagal Theory. Above all, I honor the therapy relationship and attune to what would be most supportive to you. I want to join you in a self-study of (re)discovery.

Advanced Trainings:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) for EMDR Therapists
  • Integrated Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification

Getting started is easy.

Schedule your first appointment today.

Step 1
Complete the Consultation Form

Begin your journey by filling out our initial consultation form. This helps us understand your needs and match you with the right expert.

Step 2
Schedule Your Appointment

We'll review your form and schedule you with a therapist who specializes in treating your specific concerns.

Step 3
Meet with Your Therapist

Finally, you'll meet with your therapist to start working on your healing path together.