Client Experiences with Jacksonville Center for Grief and Loss
"When grief is overwhelming and powerful, it can seem to have no end. Rachel knows this first hand. She has lived through grief herself and now supports others through the experience. Rachel exudes a sensitivity built through years of work in her specialty. Her life experience, her intuitive insight, and warm caring disposition have afforded Rachel many opportunities to bring hope and help to many who have sought her counsel. Her demeanor is open and friendly as she relates easily to people from all walks of life. As a clinical psychologist who has worked both directly as well as indirectly with Rachel, I can personally speak to her expertise and realistic perspective on grief and the profound impact it often has on many other aspects of one’s life. She is a skilled, compassionate professional who I confidently recommend."
- Nicki Winter, PsyD.
Clinical Psychologist
“When I first connected with Rachel, I could feel her empathy, compassion, knowledge and wisdom, but I wasn't ready to reach out then. I'd been looking for someone I could trust for so long and I knew she was this person. She emanates trust and confidence and I didn't feel as if I would be viewed as “less than” for having to face some of my own challenges, demons and fears.
She has given her entire profession to the art of listening, reflecting and helping people move forward as they deal with paralyzing situations.
Rachel is in that rare and talented group of helping professionals who really understand the art of grief support and the impact on change that it has on those who in grief. Finding the “match” between the grief counselor and client is the magic potion, and I can’t imagine that any of her clients are less that grateful for all she gives to them. Thank goodness she chose this profession.” - J.F.G. (client)
“Rachel Weinstein is a compassionate and knowledgeable speaker who creates a safe and warm environment for anyone struggling with difficult emotions to find support and comfort. She engages participants with insightful conversation and valuable self-care techniques. Her presentations are enlightening, honest, and encouraging no matter where you are in your journey!”
-Kandise Chrestensen
Caregiver Coalition
"In early December my precious wife for 62 years suddenly died in a preventable accident. My whole world crashed. As I struggled through this tragedy I came to realize that I needed some help in learning how to get through this somehow. My daughter told me that she had heard positive things about Rachel Weinstein. I reached out to her and we met. It was a rewarding and informative conversation. She is a knowledgeable and sensitive professional who has been able to help me face my situation in constructive and positive ways."
- Jack S.