Rachel Maloney LSW
Education and Training
Rachel received her MSW in Clinical Social Work from the Ohio State University. She has received extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. Rachel incorporates a strengths based framework with her clients, also implementing various skills into her work, acquired through her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Practice Experience
Rachel has experience in a broad range of practice settings to include: youth residential intensive treatment, private practice, school social work, and community mental health care. She has experience working with adolescents in the court system and treating sexually problematic behaviors in adolescence. Rachel has experience providing family therapy in various settings to include: inpatient treatment, the community setting, and in outpatient care. She has experience with a broad range of ages and demographics, though currently works primarily with children/adolescents, families, and young adults.
Areas of Focus
• Trauma in children/young adults
• Depression in children/young adults
• Anxiety in children/young adults
• Family therapy
• Socio-emotional skills training
• Christian counseling
• Parenting
• Anger management
• Emotional management
• ADHD
• Group Therapy
• Young adult issues
• Relationship issues and dynamics
• Self-esteem
• Navigating change/various life adjustments
Heart for Counseling
It’s such a gift to be given the space and the opportunity to come alongside my clients as they navigate hard times and to support them as they walk through the various challenges of life. God has given me a heart for helping others and I don’t take that role lightly. It’s important for me to create an environment where you feel safe, supported, encouraged, challenged, uplifted, validated, understood, and empowered. There is hope that things will get better and I would love to help you on your journey of self-improvement and healing.
About Me
Faith is an important component of Rachel’s life, and she is an active member of her church body. “Nothing in my life would have been possible without God’s intervention and hand on my life, and I am eternally grateful for His love and grace.” Rachel has lead several women’s groups at her church. These groups have ranged in topic from finding freedom and healing through Christ, to dating as a Christian, preparing for marriage, how to become more biblically literate and better interpret scripture, and studies through various books of the Bible. Rachel has also been serving in the kids ministry at her church for the last 8 years, as she has a strong passion and heart for working with kids. In her free time she loves staying active, being outdoors, spending time with friends/family, eating good food, and enjoying the company of her two cats.