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Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT

Rachel Fernekees

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Arlington, MA 02474
Let's Connect (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Are you looking for a professional you or your child will connect with? People meet with me to find relief from symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, social anxiety, panic attacks & challenging life circumstances. My style is warm, accepting & curious. I provide a unique treatment plan to suit your needs which incorporates evidence based practice and the structure of skills & behavior therapy. We work at a pace that is comfortable for you and draw from your strengths to get you feeling better. You have inner wisdom and choices that will bring you solutions.
As a child/adolescent specialist, I engage youth with humor & play. I have extensive professional experience as a high school teacher and school adjustment counselor in public school, alternative school and residential settings. I support quite a few adolescents, college students, & young professionals although I do work with all ages.
Specialized training in graduate school and beyond includes ExRP for OCD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Through collaborative and evidence-based practice, children, adolescents, and adults reach behavioral health solutions.
Take the first step to help. Call or Rachel Fernekees now - (339) 330-1478

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Fernekees Behavioral Health

Arlington, MA 02474

(339) 330-1478
The majority of my current patients prefer virtual sessions but I hope to soon have local office space for in person offerings.
I specialize in Child, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and ADHD 
$200 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Fernekees Behavioral Health

Arlington, MA 02474

(339) 330-1478
The majority of my current patients prefer virtual sessions but I hope to soon have local office space for in person offerings.
I specialize in Child, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and ADHD 
$200 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
"
I am an out of network provider, so I am happy to assist in facilitating insurance reimbursement by providing a superbill (insurance documentation) to submit to insurance companies.
or call with questions - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT
"
I am an out of network provider, so I am happy to assist in facilitating insurance reimbursement by providing a superbill (insurance documentation) to submit to insurance companies.
or call with questions - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 120820 Rachel Fernekees
  • In Practice for 12 Years
  • Certificate from MA Department of Education 384371 / 2013
  • Certificate from Simmons College MAT Education / 2006
  • Attended Boston College, Graduated 2013
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I have a master's in teaching and a master's in clinical social work with a focus on children, youth & families. I'm licensed in MA as a teacher, school social worker/adjustment counselor, and as a licensed independent clinical social worker.
or call with questions - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT
"
I have a master's in teaching and a master's in clinical social work with a focus on children, youth & families. I'm licensed in MA as a teacher, school social worker/adjustment counselor, and as a licensed independent clinical social worker.
or call with questions - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I am here to support you. I will share evidence based recommendations and together we will collaborate to make a plan to get you feeling better.
or call with questions - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT
"
I am here to support you. I will share evidence based recommendations and together we will collaborate to make a plan to get you feeling better.
or call with questions - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Informed
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The treatment plans I use vary quite a bit as they are tailored to the individual. Some patients benefit quite a bit from the structure of skills therapy and others want space to talk things through. I encourage patients experiencing social anxiety, OCD, and/or trauma symptoms to engage with a safe supported plan of exposure therapy. Children often engage through play therapy techniques.
or call with questions - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT
"
The treatment plans I use vary quite a bit as they are tailored to the individual. Some patients benefit quite a bit from the structure of skills therapy and others want space to talk things through. I encourage patients experiencing social anxiety, OCD, and/or trauma symptoms to engage with a safe supported plan of exposure therapy. Children often engage through play therapy techniques.
or call with questions - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT

Location

Primary Location

Fernekees Behavioral Health

Arlington, MA 02474

(339) 330-1478
"
The majority of my current patients prefer virtual sessions but I hope to soon have local office space for in person offerings.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT
"
The majority of my current patients prefer virtual sessions but I hope to soon have local office space for in person offerings.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (339) 330-1478
Photo of Rachel Fernekees, LICSW, SAC, MAT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT