Rachael Weir

Rachael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut who works with individuals, couples, and families. Her clinical focus includes college students and young adults navigating life transitions, along with individuals in the perinatal period, including pregnancy, postpartum, and new parenthood. Rachael also works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and interpersonal challenges.

Rachael earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut and applies a person-centered, strengths-based approach in her work with clients. She tailors her approach to each person’s unique goals and needs, drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy. Her approach to eating and body image concerns is grounded in a Health At Every Size (HAES), All Foods Fit, and non-diet perspective. Rachael has also completed specialized training through Postpartum Support International (PSI) in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which informs her work with clients navigating the emotional, psychological, and relational changes of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.

As a therapist, Rachael takes a collaborative and flexible approach, creating a supportive spacewhere people can explore their experiences while building on the strengths they already have. She brings curiosity, compassion, and a sense of humor to sessions, helping clients process difficult emotions, recognize patterns and triggers, and develop effective coping skills. She believes therapy works best when people feel safe, heard, and empowered as the experts of their own lives.