Grief, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, Coping Skills, LGBTQIA+
LGBTQ+ Community Experience
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Rachael
Rachael Funk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience in mental health. She is passionate about helping adults address their unique life experiences and live life fully. She has provided mental health care in Baltimore for nearly 17 years. She is a queer-identified woman in a multi-racial family. This, coupled with her professional experience in an urban area, enables her to provide a variety of treatment services and knowledge to address life's many issues. Rachael specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, suicide grief, and trauma. Rachael also has experience with treating substance use issues.
Rachael completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Rachael utilizes several treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and person-centered treatment.
Almost every living being experiences some sort of trauma in their life, big or small. Rachael is confident that she can help teach coping skills, perspective, and healing techniques to deal with any issue you’re dealing with. If you are ready to find hope, live a more joyful life, and experience therapy with some humor, schedule an appointment with her.
"As a woman, mother, and social worker, I am passionate about helping people understand the complex issues confronted by all gender identities, parents, and those who have experienced trauma."
Get to know Rachael
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I decided to become a social worker because I wanted to help people and be an advocate for those that need it the most.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Those eager to live a happier life and work hard on understanding themselves and their core values.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Clients that are struggling and open to trying new things to feel better.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
That experiencing joy in spite of trauma and life's difficulties is possible.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I read reviews of both clinicians and clients that were very happy with the company and their experience.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by people who have experienced very difficult things and persevere.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients can expect me getting to know them and determine some basic goals to work on.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I would like to get as much information needed to determine goals for therapy.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
I am energetic, positive, culturally sensitive and use humor frequently.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I love reading (mostly psychological thriller fiction), yoga, doing fun activities with my family and loving on my pets.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
My love for my family.
Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?
I worked several years with a young man who struggled with self-medicating his mood disorder with alcohol and other substances. He worked very hard with me on determining triggers and finding healthier ways to deal with his struggles. By the end of our time together, he had decreased his drinking dramatically and implemented several healthy habits including hiking, playing disc golf and socializing in places that did not involve alcohol.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 16 years
- Graduating institute
- University of Maryland at Baltimore
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
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