Rachel Davidow

About Rachel

I’m a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work collaboratively with individuals age 15+ to build practical, evidence-based tools for managing anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, panic, phobias, and related challenges.

In addition to anxiety-focused care, I also support individuals navigating depression, eating disorders, trauma, and difficult life transitions. I have specialized experience treating body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as skin picking and hair pulling, through Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB).

My approach is grounded in humility, resilience, and a strong commitment to effective, research-backed methods. I believe that therapy should be personalized, collaborative, and empowering. With warmth, compassion, and a bit of humor and creativity, I aim to create a safe space where we can work through life’s challenges together—at your pace, and in a way that fits your unique path.

Work with Rachel

Tele-health and In Person Therapy

I am licensed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. You can reach out to me for individual counseling over tele-health or in person in Arlington, MA. I work with folks with OCD, anxiety, phobias, and other mental health challenges. The best way to contact me is email at
Rachel.Davidow@Blossomtherapy.org
OCD Group Therapy

This virtual group is designed for adults living with OCD who want to better understand their symptoms, explore evidence-based treatment options, and build practical coping strategies. It offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to share experiences, connect with others, and learn together.
When: Mondays, 6–7 PM (Online)
Where: Open to adults located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut
Admission: Rolling enrollment – join anytime as space allows
Included: Participants receive an accompanying workbook (PDF or physical copy)
Anxiety Skills and Support Group Therapy

This virtual group is for adults experiencing anxiety who are looking to build practical skills, receive support, and engage in hands-on, therapeutic activities in a collaborative setting.
When: Wednesdays, 6–7 PM (Online)
Where: Open to adults located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut
Admission: Rolling enrollment – join anytime as space allows
Included: Participants receive an accompanying workbook (PDF or physical copy)
Anxiety support group for teens

This in-person group is for teens (ages 14-18) who are looking to connect with peers who understand what it’s like to live with anxiety. Through supportive discussion and hands-on activities, participants will learn practical tools and coping strategies to manage anxiety in everyday life.
When: Tuesdays, 6–7 PM
Where: In person at my office in Arlington, MA
Included: Each participant receives a workbook (PDF and/or physical copy)

Specialties

Anxiety

Anxiety or excessive worrying can impact your ability to fully be present and live your life. I have helped people with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, as well as phobias. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help learn how to change your thoughts and behaviors to better serve you.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OCD can be a debilitating mental illness causing intrusive thoughts, doubts, images, and/or urges and physical and mental compulsions. I have worked with many different OCD themes including contamination, harm, sexual, just right/perfectionism, religious/moral scrupulosity, superstitious, relationship, health, somatic, real event, false memory, and others. I use Exposure Response Prevention, which is scientifically proven to help individuals struggling overcome and find relief from their suffering.

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors

BFRBs are compulsive behaviors focused on the body including skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, and bone cracking to name a few. These can be really distressing and feel like they are out of your control. I use Habit Reversal Training and ComB to provide you tools to recognize your triggers and find alternative coping mechanisms.