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.

Amen.
25/12/2025

Amen.

19/12/2025

Happy (almost) 6th day of Chanukah

Happy Chanukah.
Happy everything.
Light up the world with your YOU-ness.

I am here.So are you.May we feel in our bones that we are enough.
17/12/2025

I am here.
So are you.

May we feel in our bones that we are enough.

And we keep lighting our candles, adding light when it's needed most, and moving forward.Happy 3rd night of Chanukah.
16/12/2025

And we keep lighting our candles, adding light when it's needed most, and moving forward.

Happy 3rd night of Chanukah.

Second night,Three flames,And look at how the lights multiply all on their own.Light begets light as it spreads Through ...
15/12/2025

Second night,
Three flames,
And look at how the lights multiply all on their own.

Light begets light as it spreads
Through wicks and oils,
Raindrops and roads.

Look at how much light each flame gives off.
Look at how easily they begin in one place and reach so many others.
Look at how the lights stand tall, proud, and vibrant despite the storm, the breeze, and their surroundings.

We are each light.
And when you feel like you can't find yours, position yourself next to someone who has.

When you're ready to shine your light, you'll know.
And then we'll be able to light up the world together.

All you need to start?
Light one candle.

It is Chanukah and tonight we light the first candle.In a world in which darkness tries desperately to permeate our live...
14/12/2025

It is Chanukah and tonight we light the first candle.

In a world in which darkness tries desperately to permeate our lives, I'm choosing and inviting you to choose, light.

Lots and lots of light.

May those murdered at Bondi Beach in Australia today rest in peace and their families be comforted.

Stand tall and be proud- even if you're different.
11/12/2025

Stand tall and be proud- even if you're different.

I read something yesterday that said when you push through storms you come out stronger.That got me thinking because fra...
10/12/2025

I read something yesterday that said when you push through storms you come out stronger.

That got me thinking because frankly, I don’t know if I believe that’s true (yes, that’s a “Wicked” reference). Pushing through some storms can be important, necessary even. But sometimes doing so can leave you feeling drained, water logged, tired, and worn out.

Why is pushing through or past the storm seen as the wisest choice?
Do we always have to tough it out, fight through it, or move beyond our limits in order to feel stronger and more steadfast?

Some storms are best weathered by battoning the hatches and waiting for them to pass.
Some storms are best handled without struggle and added chaos.
Some storms beg us to watch the rain, listen to the thunder and be the calm within.

Not all storms require us to engage “beast mode,” forcefully trekking through downpours and wrangling torrential rains.

Some storms are meant to be witnessed from a safe distance.

Knowing what is and is not ours with which to contend can be the bravest thing we do.
Sometimes you can find tranquility in the rain- and we miss it when we force our way beyond the drops.

Not all storms are meant for us.

Sometimes riding them out is where real strength lies.

As soon as "this" is all figured out, it'll be smooth sailing. Between my job, my parents, my kids, & my house, I just n...
08/12/2025

As soon as "this" is all figured out, it'll be smooth sailing.

Between my job, my parents, my kids, & my house, I just need things to calm down!

Everytime I think I can come up for air something else happens- Enough already!
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Fact: Life is messy and difficult & sometimes bumpy as hell. There are times that feel hard, too hard, and we wonder how we're going to get through. The desire to have calm, peace, & a day where your loudest critics aren't screaming, money isn't tight, loved ones aren't dying, & politicians (all of 'em) just-stop-talking is real & valid.

I was introduced to an idea a few weeks ago that centered on an EKG. I don't know what each peak & valley on the graph mean but I do know this: no ups & no downs give you a flat line & that means only one thing: death.

The ups & downs can be downright impossible (I didn't relish losing a close friend & my mother-in-law 8 weeks apart).

They can feel surreal (surgery followed by the outbreak of war was NOT on any of my Bingo cards) and they can feel downright cruel (how can anyone believe that October 7th didn't happen).

And somehow, despite the ups, the downs, & the relentless hits that keep comin' we persevere. Most of the times we get knocked down we stand back up- over & over again.

I believe that railing at G-D, a higher power, karma, or whatever has its place. But railing endlessly doesn't solve the ache.

A life without problems is a fairy tale none of us will ever experience. There are terrible, awful things that should not happen but they do. They force us to figure out who are, who we can turn to, how we grieve, & how we put one foot in front of the other. There's no denying that some days are brutal.

And yet.

A life with highs & lows isn't a sign of failure or punishment or judgement even when we're convinced otherwise.

Despite what we think life should be, those ups & downs are a sign of life itself. Life in its misery, its glory, & its unpredictability.

Here's to ups, downs, and hopefully, living well.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

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