RACHEL TASSILE, LSW

Rachel Tassile (pronouns: she/her) is an experienced licensed social worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her specialty interests include: PTSD and trauma, first-responder trauma, ADHD, autism, foster care and adoption transitions and issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues. She ensures that her treatment, which is rooted in evidence-based and trauma-informed practice, is tailored to the needs of clients.

Rachel completed her advanced education at Calvin University, earning a bachelor’s degree in social work. She continued her education at Fordham University, earning a master’s degree in social work. Over the last several years, Rachel has taken specialized trainings in trauma, first responder trauma, and ADHD symptom management. She earned a certificate in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) in 2019.

Before venturing into the private realm, Rachel worked in the Cleveland Public School system as a school-based therapist working with children in grades kindergarten through 12th. Over the last 7 years, she has had the opportunity of working with many populations including individuals who struggle with hoarding, college freshmen adjusting with ADHD, couples experiencing infidelity, children in the foster system, and survivors of sexual assault.

Aside from clinical work, Rachel has spoken on sexual assault and anti-human trafficking panels with C.A.S.T. (Citizens Against Sex Trafficking), and volunteered with Jake’s Reach, an inclusive substance use reduction non-profit in Akron, Ohio.

Rachel’s approach to counseling is trauma-informed, emotionally focused, and strengths-based. She views counseling like weight lifting; you cannot just jump to lifting 400 lbs, you have to start small. She believes that even little progress IS progress and should be acknowledged celebrated, and used as a learning opportunity for further growth. In addition to being an empathetic and loving listener, Rachel is also quick thinking and genuine. She is known for using movement, humor, and creative meditation in sessions. Her strengths include compassion, kindness, creativity, making others laugh, and acknowledging others’ strengths.