Meet Rachel Fleischman – a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, registered expressive arts therapist, workshop facilitator, and speaker who, over the last two decades has supported thousands of humans to deepen their creativity, feel understood, and love themselves fiercely. Through her private practice, Bliss Counseling, and a unique movement system she developed called Dance Your Bliss, Rachel works with individuals and couples and has expertise in crisis management, trust, body image, premarital and marital issues, sex therapy, depression, anxiety, life transition, and panic disorder, to name a few.

Rachel's love for supporting others began at a young age in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she grew up experiencing complex trauma and learned about resilience and self-reliance as she raised herself. She found reprieve through dance classes and put herself through college and graduate school, where she also taught aerobics (which she thoroughly enjoyed). At the age of 24, Rachel took care of her dying father by teaching him exercises, which sparked the ideas surrounding the Dance Your Bliss classes and programs that she would later go on to develop.

"As a young person, I often found myself being called upon to help others who were having difficulty coping with life situations. I had this ability to really "get" them and wanted desperately to learn more about how we process emotions, deal with adversity, and thrive," says Fleischman. "During my 23 years practicing, I've trained with Esther Perel, the Gottmans and many other clinicians. I have studied Couples Counseling, sex therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I refuse to stop learning – my clients mean the world to me!"

Fleischman is currently developing new e-books and coursework surrounding perimenopause and menopause, and working with individual clients. She can regularly be found leading international workshops and programs at conferences, corporate retreats, and wellness centers such as the Esalen Institute, the Omega Institute's Women and Courage Conference, Canyon Ranch, the Naropa Institute's Hakomi Conference, the Hollyhock Retreat Center, UCSF Women's Health, Rancho La Puerta Spa, and the International Dance Therapy Conference.

Her sought-after mental health expertise has been featured on numerous podcasts and in magazines such as Verywell Mind, Best Life, Psychology Today and Elephant Journal.
Rachel also aims to give back to her local community by volunteering at the San Francisco Public Libraries and leads a variety of pro-bono movement activities at organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

In her spare time Fleischman enjoys crafting and spending time in nature with her husband in and around San Francisco, California, where she currently resides.

 

Join us in this heartfelt episode as Rachel opens up about her personal journey and the origins of her deep passion for serving others. Discover the profound connection between movement and dance, and how it can transform your life. Rachel explores the importance of healthy vibrations for healing, breaking free from self-judgment and judgment of others, and finding self-love and acceptance through grace.

 

Rachel's Beginnings and story of hope:

• Rachel shares her early experiences and how they shaped her into the person she is today.

• Discover the roots of her passion for making a positive impact on others' lives.

The Connection Between Movement and Dance

• Explore the profound connection between movement, dance, and personal growth.

• Learn how embracing movement can bring about profound changes in your life.

Healing Through Dance and Vibration

• Rachel discusses the concept of healthy vibrations and their role in the healing process.

• Discover practical tips for incorporating healthy vibrations into your daily life.

Finding Self-Love and Acceptance Through Grace

• Explore the concept of grace and its role in the journey toward self-love and acceptance.

• Rachel offers insights on how to cultivate grace in your life.

 

 

Get in touch with Rachel:

• https://www.blisscounseling.com

• https://www.instagram.com/danceyourbliss.sf/

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancingyourbliss/

 

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