Rachel Schaffer is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LCSW). She specializes in working with young children and adolescents using Play Therapy interventions. Rachel creates a warm, empathetic environment where clients feel safe to express themselves. She has experience working with anxiety disorders, emotional disturbances, family conflict, and trauma.

Rachel has over a decade of experience working with children in various settings, she creates a warm, empathetic environment where small hearts feel safe to express themselves. In non-directive play therapy, she trusts children's natural ability to use play to process emotions and experiences. With tweens and teens, she builds trust through humor and genuine connection, supporting their independence and resilience as they navigate life's challenges.

Before moving to Houston, Rachel earned her Social Work degree at Southern Connecticut State University, driven by a passion for children's emotional growth. She has worked with refugee and immigrant families as Director of Health at Elena's Light and counseled adolescents in the New Haven school system, where she gained deep insight into supporting youth facing systemic challenges like poverty, housing instability, and mental health struggles.

In her free time, Rachel enjoys cooking new dishes with her husband and cycling through Houston's parks.

Education:
Southern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Social Work, 2023
University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, August 2024

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, Supervised by Steven Parks, LCSW-S, RPT-S, MBA