Internal medicine practitioners
Rachel E. Rifkin, LMSW
Since graduating with a master’s in social work from Saint Louis University, I have been providing clinical services to children, adults, families, and groups in a variety of settings. I have had the opportunity to work with clients struggling with a variety of behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and general life stresses. Over the years, I have been fortunate to see firsthand the powerful role that therapy can play in helping people to better understand themselves and those around them. For this powerful change to take place, I believe that therapy should be a safe place where people can express and process their thoughts and feelings. I make every effort to ensure my clients are met with empathy, authenticity, and unconditional acceptance. In order to help clients reach their goals, I utilize a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapeutic care. I also integrate components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into my work with my clients.