Rachel Weinstein, Clinical Social Worker

Rachel Weinstein, Clinical Social Worker I work with folks in one-on-one, group, & family settings experiencing transitions & change. My clients feel hopeful and supported by our work together.

They look forward to not only being heard, but leaving sessions with practical, relatable, and doable problem solving techniques. I value honesty, integrity, and meaningful connections both within and without clinical settings.

Authentic.Real.From the heart.Rest in peace, Dr. McSteamy.
22/02/2026

Authentic.
Real.
From the heart.

Rest in peace, Dr. McSteamy.

A message from the trenches... You are worthy.
19/02/2026

A message from the trenches...

You are worthy.

There are moments I want to sit and cry.Moments where I think about the the hatred in the world.When I think about how m...
15/02/2026

There are moments I want to sit and cry.
Moments where I think about the the hatred in the world.
When I think about how much stigma there is, STILL, about mental health,
Why resources for preventive care are so limited,
Why bad guys seem to fare better than good guys, why the path of least resistance often causes the most suffering, and why speaking up and speaking out are too often disregarded as "too much."

There are moments I could cry and moments I have.
And though there is a time and place and season for every single emotion, wallowing doesn't get you very far, railing against humanity gets you less, and feeling sorry for yourself is always a party for one.

There is much to feel bad about to be sure.
And yes, there is much to rejoice, despite it all, too.

But this isn't about looking on the bright side of things.
Its about accepting what is without getting lost in it.
It's about cleaning up our respective corners of the world in order to contribute what is doable, possible, and real.
It's about acknowledging the stuff that sucks (keeping it real here) while moving forward, on, and through.
It's about feeling the hurt and not letting it take over.

More than anything it's about being and becoming in spite of it all.

Big, wonderful, joyful moments are amazing.But what about the simpler, smaller moments? What about the sweet nooks and c...
12/02/2026

Big, wonderful, joyful moments are amazing.

But what about the simpler, smaller moments?

What about the sweet nooks and crannies hidden beyond the heaviness?

Serendipitous bursts of light, the faint smell of promise, the clarity amidst the chaos?

It takes time, practice, and patience to notice these things.

Be aware and be mindful of sunsets, cloud formations, and first blooms.

The ordinary pleasures can make life unexpectedly extraordinary and deservedly joyful.

Sensitivity is hard earned and cultivated. Maintain your boundaries but never be ashamed of how deeply you feel. Anythin...
06/02/2026

Sensitivity is hard earned and cultivated.

Maintain your boundaries but never be ashamed of how deeply you feel.

Anything.

Shabbat Shalom ❤️

Happy Tree New Year! Today we commemorate Tu B’Shvat, the 15th day of the Hebrew/ Lunar month of Shvat. Now I don’t know...
01/02/2026

Happy Tree New Year!

Today we commemorate Tu B’Shvat, the 15th day of the Hebrew/ Lunar month of Shvat.

Now I don’t know about you but celebrating trees seems so Spring-y to me and celebrating them at all can seem, well, a little weird. But there’s a lot you can glean from this Winter festival.

New buds begin to form around this time of year. And with Israel’s rainy season coming to an end, the heaviest storms have probably passed.

While storms can batter and bruise the rain they bring is desperately needed. There is no vegetation, no growth, no future really, without rain. After days of downpours, when the fields turn jewel green, the plants begin to bear fruit, and new life blossoms before our eyes, growth becomes easy to spot and hard to ignore. It is an ethereal site to behold.

Celebrating the trees, in addition to reminding us how deeply connected we are to the earth and nature, speaks to renewal, rebirth, and possibility. Tu B’Shvat reminds us that there is potential even when we’ve yet to experience it, that our roots, no matter how messy or wild, are the foundation of our existence, and that upward growth is possible.

So why did I choose this picture? It's not the prettiest of trees and once upon a time it was more beautiful than the stump it was turned into. I chose this tree-with-a-face not only for proximity (it’s outside my front door) but also because it's quite the fighter. A few years ago someone saw fit to cut it down, leaving children and adults alike saddened by an untimely loss. Since that time however, it has grown taller and leaves are growing from the “eyes” and “mouth.” Aesthetically pleasing it’s not, but it hasn’t given up and remains solidly planted, beginning anew.

Whether you celebrate Tu B’Shvat or just like pretty flowers, take a page out of the “tree handbook.” Stand firm, take in some water, flourish where you can, grow in spite of it all, coexist, and strike a healthy balance of give and take.

Enjoy the trees and growth wherever you are.

We cannot define ourselves only by the things we endure and survive. We are who we are not only because of the wars we'v...
01/02/2026

We cannot define ourselves only by the things we endure and survive.

We are who we are not only because of the wars we've fought, the prejudices we experience, or the biases we face.

We are not only the result of the pain we wrestle but the very fact that we exist.

More than the fights we've fought, we are also the beliefs we hold dear, the power of our voices, the insights we posses, the dreams we realize, and our laughter, hopes, and joy.

Each one of us contains struggles and hardships and the superhero ways in which we survive them. But more than what we try NOT to be, we must also give credence, time, and attention to all the things we ARE.

How you define yourself is entirely up to you. My hope is that you focus not only on the things you've fought and choose not to be, but the ways you live, love, and breathe in this world too.

'Just being' is no easy feat, especially when defined by pain and angst alone.

It has been 843 unbearably long days since October 7th, 2023.I don't think I knew, or that I know now, how much stress m...
26/01/2026

It has been 843 unbearably long days since October 7th, 2023.

I don't think I knew, or that I know now, how much stress my body was holding. The terror, the fear, the anguish, the anger, the sadness, the worry, the desperation, the tears.

The world so often feels like a dumpster fire of unimaginable proportions. I know that with the discovery of Ron Gvili, may he finally rest in peace, that the hatred we face is not over, that the political mouthpieces aren't done, and that there is likely to be more sadness down the pike.

In this moment however I am allowing my body to let go of the sorrow it no longer needs, to hold tightly to my loved ones with kindness and appreciation, and to let my wounds begin to heal slowly, carefully, and cautiously.

Let go if you can,
Hold on when you need to,
And let the noise fade into the background when you're ready.

We have been stretched beyond the capacities with which we are wired.

We all need to rest.
To breathe.
To take pause.

I'm with you, doing the same.

08/01/2026

The world is explosive, divisive, and out of control.

It is our responsibility and our obligation to speak up.

It is also our duty to take a break from the noise, gather ourselves, and rest.

Speaking truth to power and fighting for justice are vital. So are quieting the cacophony, breathing, and pacing ourselves.

You cannot give more than you have.
Fill up.
Wisely.

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