Rachel Weiss, MSW, LCSW
Work Cell: 828.388.7078
rachelweisscounseling@gmail.com
Asheville, NC 28805
*I will disclose address if we schedule: I am close to Tunnel and Riceville Rd., near the VA.
*Ample parking! Quiet and private space.
*From downtown its about 6-7 min driving.
*I am on the busline.
*This is wheelchair accessible.
Contact Rachel
The first, and often the hardest step, is asking for help! Get started on your healing journey by contacting me below. All communications are through me alone; it is all confidential. Please review my Notice of Privacy Practices. If you and/or a loved one is in need of some help, or just someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to contact me! If I'm not the right fit for you, I am happy to attempt to direct you to someone who is. If you're unsure if what I offer is right for you, contact me, we can figure it out. I offer free 15 minute phone consultations.
I look forward to hearing from you!
I am now seeing clients both in-person and online!
This is a judgment-free environment with respect to COVID masking and still taking social distancing and sanitizing seriously. Let me know on the phone what you need and I will accommodate those needs if I am able to. (I myself am immunocompromised and thus the following protocols are things to expect in this therapy space. The protocols change at times. This past year COVID deaths were VERY high. However, I am concerned with all illnesses (colds, to flu, to infections that can be passed along, or just being careful if you were exposed to someone sick and are coming by.)
*I prefer in-person sessions. I also prefer unmasked sessions. I feel much of the connection is cut off with masks. However, wear one if illness is suspected, and/or we can do online. Also, you can wear every time, and I will happily do so if you request it! When we chat prior to your 1st session I will touch on this and encourage you to as well! I also do have an outdoor space and in warm weather am happy to bring a session there!
*I expect any client to respect protocols in this space when here, regardless of your views or beliefs on it. Just know that I myself am immunocompromised, and I have a cat who is too and she is recovering from cancer, thus i appreciate your understanding.
*You will not feel tense in this space! It’s warm and inviting. Filled with art and music. I am the opposite of a germaphobe! I have always liked cleaning! I do have to be more vigilant of certain things now for my cat’s health, my health, and other clients’ health who are immunocompromised, and/or taking a lot of care to not contract COVID or Long COVID both of which are still going strong.
*For in-person services, I do have certain protocols in place in order to maintain a COVID-free and, as much as possible, illness-free environment (contagious illnesses), as a result of needing a space where immunocompromised people can be safe.
*Masks not required but welcome- no one will be judged if wearing a mask and I am happy to wear one if you so desire.
*I expect anyone who feels a bit sick, or who has been in contact with someone who is sick to let me know, and depending on the situation, we can have the session online, one or both of us can mask, and we may meet in my larger waiting area, rather than my smaller office for a bit more distance.
*Also, I always have masks here to use should you need one, as well as hand sanitizer all over and antibacterial wipes EVERYWHERE. Please use them! I have Paper Towels in the bathroom for clients to use, rather than hand towels.
*This is also a no-shoe environment. If this is all OK with you. you are welcome to come for in-person!
*I am beginning a protocol as well as of asking for a negative COVID test from the same day, or day prior, to coming for session for the first time at least. Protocols change with time. Because I may be having more immunocompromised clients here soon, as I am starting a group for this, I am amping up protocols currently. If these sound good, and you can comply with them, then welcome to my office! It’s VERY warm and art-filled- comfortable and filled with healing calm vibes. You will be with me only, unless it’s a group you are attending.
