Rachel Scharf, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Rachel Scharf

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Autism

Stress Management

Asperger's Syndrome

Panic Attack

Women's Issues Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Expressive Arts

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rachel Scharf

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland! I got my Master's from the Catholic University of America. I have been practicing for the past five years and specialize in working with teens and young adults. I also have experience providing parenting support/coaching and offer neurodivergent affirming care. My approach I aim to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable doing the hard work that therapy requires and sharing difficult or vulnerable feelings. I am also creative and can utilize arts or music through a therapeutic lens if that is something you are interested in! My approach utilizes a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and a psychodynamic lens. CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, is skills-based based and we can review concrete tools and strategies to help improve your wellbeing. Psychodynamic is more traditional talk therapy, where we can go at your pace and work through and process deeper feelings. My focus I love working with young teens or young adults who are struggling to navigate the challenges of adolescence and/or college and adulting. Being a teen or entering into the grown-up world is really hard, and I can help facilitate and offer concrete tools for navigating any struggles encountered along the way. I am also trained in trauma-informed and neuroaffirming care. My communication style My communication style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore difficult thoughts and emotions. I listen actively and with empathy, offering reflections and insights to help deepen self-understanding. While I am supportive, I also gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I tailor my tone to your needs—sometimes that means being calm and grounded, and other times it means being more energetic or encouraging. My goal is always to help you feel heard, respected, and empowered in our work together.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Maryland

Education and training

The Catholic University of America, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1164032769

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What practice does Rachel Scharf work with?

Rachel Scharf works with Rula Health - Maryland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Rachel Scharf?

Rachel Scharf frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Rachel Scharf on their profile.