Rachel Dale, PsyD
Dr. Dale is a clinical psychologist who received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from William James College (formerly the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology) as well as a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Northeastern University. Dr. Dale’s dissertation focused on the intergenerational transmission of trauma and resilience among adult grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. Additionally, she has assisted with research regarding perinatal mood disorders.
Dr. Dale has received training in psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral therapies and has worked with individuals across the lifespan. Specifically, Dr. Dale has received in-depth training in dialectical behavioral therapy and TF-CBT. Dr. Dale has experience conducting psychological testing and assessment and sees the value in empowering individuals to learn more about their cognitive and emotional profiles to assist in leading fulfilling and successful lives. Dr. Dale has trained and worked in diverse settings including a day treatment program, outpatient community health clinic, school-based clinics, and most recently before coming to JFS, as a clinical supervisor in the mental health department of a foster care agency. In her most recent work she has focused on providing evidenced based psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents and families as well as clinical supervision to a team of therapists. In her role at the foster care agency she received an Excellence in Practice Award from New York City’s Administration of Children’s Services.
