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Rachel Weinstein , LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
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Rachel Weinstein , LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
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grateful
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10 Jun 2026

Q:Wanting to express my gratitude to therapists like you

I came across your profile and want to say how grateful I am to see a therapist who is LGBTQ friendly and in the orthodox community. I've spoken to so many who were afraid to open up to their frum therapist for fear of being judged, or parents who didn't have the right people to process their own experience of having a child who had come out to them.  Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

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grateful
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03 Jun 2026 at 09:41
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Hi there Grateful, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. Unfortunately there is still stigma attached to being Orthodox and LGBTQ+, the parent/ family member of someone who is, and more. Everyone needs a voice and I'm grateful and honored to contribute mine and more, to be there to hear others'. Thank YOU!