Dr. Rachel Radin, CA Psychologist 30403

Dr. Rachel Radin is a California licensed psychologist who focuses on anxiety, mood, and eating concerns. She uses practical strategies to help people manage stress, improve self-esteem, and address patterns like binge or stress-related eating. Rachel draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. Rachel earned a Master’s and a PhD in Clinical and Medical Psychology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She completed a pre-doctoral internship in pediatric psychology at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Her training included work across the DC/Metro area and in academic medical settings. Her clinical background includes cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness-based practices, motivational interviewing, and client-centered ways of working. Rachel developed a brief intervention at UCSF aimed at reducing stress-related eating, blending mindfulness and motivational techniques. She also has experience addressing health-related behavioral issues linked to diabetes, obesity, and chronic medical conditions. In sessions she helps people recognize patterns that get in the way of daily life. She focuses on skills people can use between visits, such as mindful awareness, flexible thinking, and values-driven goals. Rachel emphasizes collaboration and practical steps toward change. With eight years of clinical experience, Rachel brings experience from hospital and university settings to her work. Her approach is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people build habits that support better mood, healthier eating, and stronger self-regard.