Rachel Hood, LMSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Rachel Hood

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rachel Hood

Rachel Hood, LMSW, works with people who have been impacted by institutional harm, including foster care, adoption, the troubled teen industry, mental health and medical systems, incarceration, and harmful therapy experiences.Her work is grounded in the belief that the wisdom for healing already exists within you. Through a trauma-informed, relational, and anti-oppressive approach, Rachel focuses on helping clients reconnect with their own voice, choice, and sense of self.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Rachel believes that healing also happens in relationship. Therapy offers a space where all parts of a person are welcome, including the parts that have been hidden, silenced, or shaped by survival.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Through the experience of being fully seen and accepted, clients can begin to trust themselves more deeply and discover that difficult emotions can be experienced without losing connection to themselves or others. Rachel invites you to bring into the light that which you never thought you could or would.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rachel Schimmel LCSW

Education and training

University of Michigan, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1598222366

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Rachel Hood?

Generally, Rachel Hood has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Rachel Hood's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Rachel Hood accepting new patients?

Rachel Hood generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Rachel Hood's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Rachel Hood accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Rachel Hood online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Rachel Hood using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Rachel Hood work with?

Rachel Hood works with Rachel Schimmel LCSW.

What are common reasons for patients to see Rachel Hood?

Rachel Hood frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Rachel Hood on their profile.