Rachel Katz

Counseling Intern

Many people who come to therapy do so because they are struggling or have a more general sense of feeling stuck. Maybe you understand the problem or can see yourself repeating a pattern, but feel you cannot fix it. Or maybe you’re not quite sure what’s wrong, but have a sense deep down that things are off, and that you are not living life on the terms you’d like to. I see therapy as a space where we can dive deep and collaboratively explore the forces shaping your current experiences—understanding them and gradually working towards change.

I take a psychodynamic approach, meaning I am interested in how your past shapes your present, the patterns that emerge in your relationships, and the complexities of your internal emotional landscape. Currently, I am training to complete a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis.

Additionally, I have a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Chicago, and am interested in working with individuals who are struggling with professional and vocational issues. I look forward to getting to know you and to building a meaningful and honest relationship together.