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Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Arlington, MA 02474
Let's Connect (339) 330-1478
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Welcome. Thank you for showing up to this difficult first step. I aim to make therapy a place to grow & heal. We work at a pace that is comfortable for you and draw from your strengths to get you feeling better. You have inner wisdom and choices that will bring you solutions. People meet with me to find relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and OCD. My style is warm, accepting & curious. I provide a unique treatment plan to suit your needs which incorporates evidence based practice and the structure of skills & behavior therapy if desired.
As a child/adolescent specialist, I engage youth with humor & play. I have extensive professional experience as a high school teacher and school adjustment counselor in public school, alternative school and residential settings. I support quite a few college students, young professionals, & women experiencing pregnancy and postpartum challenges.
Specialized training in graduate school and beyond includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), ExRP for OCD, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Through collaborative and evidence-based practice, children, adolescents, and adults reach behavioral health solutions.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Rachel Fernekees now - (339) 330-1478
Let's Connect (339) 330-1478
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 120820 Rachel Fernekees
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Certificate from MA Department of Education 384371 / 2013
- Certificate from Simmons College MAT Education / 2006
- Attended Boston College, Graduated 2013
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Expressive Arts
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Informed
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (339) 330-1478
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Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT