Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Rachel Weinstein, LCSW
Illinois
Illinois LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149012681
- NPI
- 1972367209
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Rachel supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- EMDR for trauma
- Family conflict work
- Grief and loss support
About Rachel
Rachel Weinstein is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, LGBTQ matters, trauma and abuse, and related life changes.
She has worked in private practice and in medical settings including nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice. That background means she is used to practical problems that overlap health, caregiving, and daily responsibilities. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-life solutions that can fit into a busy schedule.
Rachel uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, when trauma and painful memories are central to someone's concerns. She also draws on conversation-based work to address communication, self-esteem, parenting stresses, and career pressures. The result is a mix of focused trauma work and straightforward talk therapy.
She speaks English and Hebrew. Rachel helps people sort through relationship difficulties, anger, feelings of emptiness, and the strain of caregiving or chronic illness. Her approach emphasizes practical steps clients can try between sessions to test what works for them.
People who come for help can expect direct, plain talk about problems and options. Rachel aims to clarify priorities, reduce unhelpful patterns, and support coping with major life transitions. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling process to book an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Rachel offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR. EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation while recalling distressing memories to reduce the emotional intensity tied to those memories. It is often used when trauma or abuse is a central concern.In addition to EMDR, she practices straightforward conversation-based work focused on communication, problem solving, and coping skills. This helps with relationship worries, grief, parenting stress, and daily life pressures where practical steps are useful.
Deciding on a method is a collaborative process. Rachel will discuss options with each person and recommend a path based on needs, goals, and preferences. Clients can expect to try approaches and adjust them as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into weekdays, work breaks, or caregiving schedules. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or let someone avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy consistent with everyday life while focusing on the problems that brought someone in.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Hebrew
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and related topics.
What style of therapy does she use?
Rachel uses talk‑based therapy alongside targeted trauma work such as EMDR. Sessions focus on practical steps and communication strategies.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 22 years of clinical experience in private practice and medical settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers