Rachel Gross, ASW, MS
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Associate therapists have completed their academic training for a masters degree and have worked with children and families for several years. In order to sit for their licensing exam, they have to be supervised for approximately 3000 hours after getting their degree. They are currently being supervised by one of our licensed clinicians to obtain these hours and complete this training. Supervision is a collaborative process and your child will have the support of two very capable clinicians.
3 years of clinical experience
GENERAL AVAILABILITY:
Tuesday - Friday 1:30PM - 7:30PM
These hours are a general scope of availability, and do not constitute a guarantee of availability. Additionally, these hours are subject to change.
Rachel is passionate about our shared human experiences. She has seen time and again, that no matter the issue, there are similar themes and challenges that we each encounter throughout the lifecycle. Rachel strives to create secure spaces for her clients using warmth, empathy, and active listening.
Rachel believes that mental health is a universal issue and that mental fitness is as important as physical fitness. She loves connecting with people of all ages, especially children. Rachel is keenly interested in neurodiversity, ADHD, anxiety, and learning styles. Working with clients to help them identify their strengths and execute their goals, her process is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Growth Mindset, Humanism, and Mindfulness.
Inspired By
Raised in the Washington DC metropolitan area, Rachel has always had a passion for getting involved and making a difference. However, it was reading with school-aged children as a volunteer, in a local, after-school program that ignited her interest in social work. Families were managing all sorts of issues, among them mental health, and they began sharing their stories. This led her to pursue a Master of Science in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Specialties
Youth
Families
Foster Children
Advocacy
Growth Mindset
ADHD
Executive Function Skills
Parenting Therapy
Anxiety
Cognitive Behavior Theory
Neurodiversity
Bibliotherapy
Chess Therapy
Emotional Regulation
Social Thinking
Specialized Training
Domestic Violence Certified (CA)
Certificate of Political Social Work
Individual Therapy
Michelle Garcia Winner's Social Thinking
Social Emotional Learning
Group Therapy
Tell Me More!
Rachel enjoys being outside, reading, walking her dog, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. The sunshine and gorgeous weather in the East Bay, her dog, and the opportunity to make a small impact each day motivate her each morning. She loves being outside, especially if it is sunny and warm. Rachel enjoys walking, Mt. Diablo, photography, vintage furniture, interior design, swimming, books, and any sort of library. An avid reader of fiction and non-fiction, she started a book club in her neighborhood and is a fan of the public library system.
Rachel has a son who is a freshman in college, and she is dedicated to her family on both coasts of the US. She also has a fur baby, Mr. Cody the Cavalier, who is typically by her side outside of work hours.
Rachel is a firm believer in lifelong learning and self-care and tries to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Outside of working for Healthy Minds, she is continuing her education at the University of Michigan, to enable her to advocate for mental health issues.
Background
Rachel is a native of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She attended undergraduate school at the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. She then explored a number of impactful governmental roles to expand her horizons, and participate in substantial difference-making work. She worked for Arlington County, Virginia with children and foster youth, and then for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pediatrics in Bethesda, Maryland, with children enrolled in clinical trials for multiple diseases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Master of Science degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA