Rachel Fortwangler, LCSW

I am a licensed clinician with over ten years of experience as a social worker. I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 2016, and have been practicing privately in addition to working in various settings with vulnerable individuals. I aim to help busy professionals quiet their overactive minds and find calm. I believe that you deserve tools that actually work in real life, and will work with you to ensure you feel in control of your treatment and progress!

As we begin to know each other, I aim to create a collaborative partnership where we create goals that reflect your values, needs, and desires for growth. Your therapy is for you! I will utilize your own perspective and words to define success, and focus on small, actionable steps, while revisiting goals regularly to adjust for progress and changing needs.

My goal is to provide a warm, judgment-free space where we can slow things down, understand what’s keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies that fit your actual life.

And because finding time for therapy can be difficult, I offer convenient evening appointments from 5–10 PM. Whether you’re coming in from work, after class, or once the kids are finally in bed, therapy should fit into your life—not create another thing you have to manage.