Rachel Saffer (she/her/hers) earned her Masters of Social Work from Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Starting as an office volunteer at Austin Grief, Rachel quickly grew to be an integral part of our team.
Rachel has experience in providing counseling to adults, teenagers and children who have experienced significant trauma in both group and individual settings. Rachel utilizes various interventions in her practice including therapeutic yoga, EMDR, and traditional play therapy. She believes in providing every client with a welcoming and safe environment so that they can work towards healing on their own terms.
LGBTQIA SUPPORT GROUP
1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Our LGBTQIA+ Support Group provides a confidential and safe space for queer adults that have experienced grief & loss. This group aims to focus on the unique challenges of LGBTQIA+ adults, including disenfranchised loss—such as estrangement from family & loss of relationships due to identity/coming out. We hope this group will:
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Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
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Help you learn new ways of coping
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Increase feelings of hope and community
The LGBTQIA+ Support Group has two trained queer co-facilitators. The group meets online two times per month on 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings. The group is limited to 12 members, and once a group is full it is closed.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please use our online request form or call us at 512.472.7878. To create a safe and supportive environment for you and our group members, all new individuals must schedule an intake/orientation prior to their first group meeting. We cannot take walk in clients on group nights.