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Therapy for Expansive Relationships and Individuals

The image is a website header that has on the left a light teal background with therapist Rachel Harlich, LCSW's name and roles as a psychotherapist, speaker, and consultant listed in black text. On the right, there is a black and white picture of Rachel. She is a white non-binary femme who is smiling, has dark hair, and cat-eye glasses. There is white text on top of her photo with her pronouns, "she/her" and her area of service "serving all of New York state".

“There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.”

― Audre Lorde

I'm passionate about working with the following issues, identities, and approaches:

  • LGBTQIA+

  • CNM/Polyam

  • BDSM/Kink

  • Sex Work

  • Activists

  • Neurodivergence

  • Chronic Illness & Disability

  • Fat-Affirming

  • Trauma

  • Attachment

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Somatics

  • Parts Work

  • Relational Approaches

 Individual 
Therapy 

I specialize in helping LGBTQIA+, kink/BDSM-involved, polyamorous and non-monogamous, and sex working clients with issues of trauma, relationships, depression, anxiety, gender identity, sexuality, and more.

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I'm neurodivergent-, fat-, and disability-affirming.

 

Learn more about my services here.

Relationship Therapy

I work with non-traditional couples and polycules to enhance connection, increase pleasure and fun, improve communication, and navigate life challenges, without fear of  judgment, pathologization, or the undue burden of having to educate your therapist to receive competent and affirming care.

Bring Me to Speak to Your Group or Podcast

I am a deeply passionate educator focusing on affirming and competent care for gender and sexually expansive clients, relationships, trauma (systemic, individual, relational, intergenerational), somatic healing, mindfulness, self-care, community care, and more!

Professional Consultation

Want to work with the populations and techniques I specialize in?

 

I offer case consultation, coaching, and ongoing training and collaboration so that you, your company, agency, or group can create safe, affirming, and competent services for your diverse clientele.

This image is from the Inclusive Therapists directory and reads "All Bodies, Identities, and Abilities".
The image is a logo for the Kink Aware Professionals Directory, run by the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, for non-monogamy and kink and BDSM aware therapy.
This is a logo for Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which Rachel is trained in. It is a somatic trauma therapy that focuses on complex trauma and attachment wounding.
This image is a logo from the Poly Friendly Professionals Directory where Rachel Harlich LCSW is listed.

Here's what my colleagues say: 

"I highly recommend Rachel Harlich as a therapist. Rachel is an empathic clinician with expert skills in trauma, somatic, and relationship therapy. Rachel brings a warm presence and sense of humor to her work while also supporting clients in meeting goals." - Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW

"I met Rachel since 2017 & have come to know her to be a skilled, compassionate, and insightful clinician deeply grounded in anti-oppressive values. I recommend her highly as an affirming presence for those doing the brave and vulnerable work of healing." - Christina Tesoro, LMSW

"I highly recommend Rachel Harlich, LCSW. I've come to know her as a skilled clinician whose approach fosters an affirming environment free of judgment; one where all parts of you have space to be present. Those who work with her experience profound healing and growth." - Britt Reid, LCSW

As seen in:

Rachel Harlich is a pleasure focused trauma therapist who spoke with Dame magazine about reclaiming pleasure after sexual trauma.
Rachel Harlich spoke with Cosmopolitan about how to have lesbian sex for the first time.
Rachel Harlich spoke with Verywell Health about a trending anger test and using a critical lens about popular science while using it as a tool for self-inquiry.
Rachel Harlich spoke with O.School about setting boundaries in relationship and what to do when boundaries are violated or crossed.

Curious about working together? Sign up for a free consultation below.
Questions about therapy? Check out the FAQs here.

Mailing List:

Join my mailing list to keep up with me via a quarterly newsletter and a couple of other updates here and there!

And as a bonus, get a free list of somatic self-care activities from me!

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