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Rachel Voit
MSW, LICSW, LCSW, CCAT
Rachel Voit
MSW, LICSW, LCSW, CCAT
I completed my masters of social work (MSW) at the University of Minnesota, specializing in Children and Families, and Clinical Social Work.
After graduation, I completed a fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center. There, I gained training and experience in multiple evidenced-based practices, focusing specifically on children and families.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the globe, I returned to the Midwest and worked in a variety of mental health programs, focusing on serving children, pre-teens, and teens.
I finally made my way back to the Twin Cities as the pandemic came to a close. I have continued to work as a therapist here, and have expanded my practice to include young adults and couples.
What are your certifications?
I hold a masters in social work (MSW), and am licensed as a clinical social worker in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. In Minnesota, my license is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). In Wisconsin, my license is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). My education and licenses indicate that I have the training and experience to provide mental health therapy and work as a clinical therapist.
I also have a certification through the Association for Experiential Education (AEE) as a Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist (CCAT). This certification indicates that I have the training and experiences required by the AEE to provide adventure therapy.
What approaches do I use?
I use an eclectic approach to therapy, meaning I draw from a variety of different approaches and modalities. I have training in multiple evidenced based practices, and draw on those approaches to create a personalized and organic therapeutic treatment process that suits your or your child's unique needs.
As an adventure and nature-based therapist, I regularly incorporate nature-based and experiential activities into the therapy process. These are always optional; you get to choose your own adventure!
What's your therapeutic philosophy?
While I use a variety of different approaches in my therapeutic work, I tend towards psychodynamic, developmental and feminist philosophies. This means that, when understanding someone and their mental health needs, I take into consideration their childhood and early experiences. I pay attention to a person's physical, mental, emotional, and social development throughout their lifetime, as a way of understanding their current patterns of thought, emotion and behavior. I also believe in the impact of the social environment on our individual experiences. Feminist philosophies acknowledge this and work to upset oppressive systems. Incorporating a feminist approach to therapy means that I take into account past and present local, national and global events, as well as systemic patterns of injustice. These considerations help me to understand a person's life and experiences, and points me towards a wide variety of pathways to support healing.
What is it like to work with you?
People who have worked with me therapeutically have identified my calming energy, ability to help make sense of complex emotions, and use of creative strategies as most helpful about my approach. When working with me, you'll be listened to carefully and taken seriously. I am sincerely invested in getting to know you and supporting your goals. If ever something isn't working for you, I am receptive to feedback and want to work with you to help therapy be a successful and meaningful experience. If you're ever needing something more or different than I can provide, I am happy to make referrals, as needed.
If you have more questions about me, or how I work, please reach out for a free 15-minute consultation call. I want to support you in finding a provider that's the best fit for you!
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