Rachel Cavalcante, MSW, LSW

(she/her/hers)

My Background:

I have a Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University and am very passionate about my work as a therapist. I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and was a teacher for ten years, teaching all subjects from preschool to middle school. The best part of my role was the relationships I was able to build with students and their parents. However, after wanting a career change after I had my first son a couple of years ago, I knew I needed to focus my work on the perinatal community.

Why I’m a Therapist:

As a new mother, therapy truly helped me overcome struggles that I was not even expecting. Therapy had a deeply transformational role in my life, and perinatal mental health became my passion. I truly believe in the power of counseling to learn how to tell your story from a strengths-based perspective and the amazing impact that it can have on creating a beautiful family. I look forward to hearing your story, understanding you and helping you achieve your goals. I aim to provide you with the safe, sacred space you need to heal, change, or simply be. I want to hear your amazing story and walk with you on your journey. Looking into beginning a therapeutic journey takes courage and I’m so honored to be a part of it.

Education, Training, & Specialization:

I am bilingual in English and Portuguese. I have a MSW from Loyola University and have completed internships and volunteer work at several not for profit organizations in the United States and internationally. I am currently completing a certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT). I utilize strengths-based, trauma-informed, evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).