About Rachel Bradley Williams

I am a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have advanced clinical training from the Yale University School of Medicine-Child Study Center and have taught at Howard University, in the School of Social Work and Catholic University, NCSSS (MSW program) as adjunct faculty. I also have extensive experience in school and mental health settings.

I practice from a strengths-based perspective with the goal of marshaling the inner resources of each client. I believe that within every person lies a desire for growth, connection, and peace.

Each new developmental phase can be challenging. As a mental health professional, I use evidence-based treatment interventions to help clients develop insight, new skills and strategies for managing emotions, coping with frustration and connecting in more positive ways with friends and family members.

Depending on the needs of the client, I also practice from an insight-oriented, humanistic perspective, understanding that sometimes a person needs a safe, nonjudgmental place to talk about fears, concerns, and dreams. This can be especially true for adolescents and young adults who are attempting to figure out who they are and what direction they want their life to take.

For all clients, I believe it is critical to look at the whole person and consider the mind-body connection. This can include examining sleep, diet, and exercise habits in conjunction with mindfulness practices and therapy.

Clinical Training

Yale University – 2 year Post-MSW Clinical Training Fellowship

Education

Howard University – MSW degree
California State University, Northridge – BA in Psychology

Licenses

DC Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – License # LC303501
Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical #26873
Credential Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)

Professional Memberships

Association for Play Therapy- Member

Additional Training

Child-Centered Play Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
EMDR
Oaklander Model
Theraplay Level One
Zones of Regulation

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