About

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelo

Dr Rahel Schwartz earned her undergraduate degree from Bar Ilan University and PhD from Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social work. Rahel’s work has focused on addressing trauma, occupational stress and anxiety. Over the years, she has become increasingly interested in the mind body connection. 

 In addition to private practice, Rahel has worked in a teaching hospital, outpatient mental health and nonprofit settings. She has supervised graduate interns and clinicians for advanced licensure.  Rahel is trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy and insight oriented approaches. Rahel is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, DC and Virginia.

Areas of focus

Chronic pain 

Illness

Sleep 

Stress

Trauma