Expert Content
“Thoughtful, well-researched insights that truly enhanced my story.”
While Rachel now spends more time with the therapy-finding and individual consultation part of All Along, she is still available for collaboration with writers and content creators, to support accurate and thoughtful representation of mental health topics in the media.
Scroll down to see past articles (Rachel’s favorites noted!) and testimonials.
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Rachel Kazez, LCSW
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Testimonials
"[Rachel's] experience and perspective made her a perfect fit to speak to this audience. She was quick to respond, flexible with scheduling, and completely prepared with evidence-backed and firsthand clinical insight; her input helped make the piece a valuable one for readers."
- Cindy Kuzma, journalist, phone interview for VICE.com
"Rachel is a communicative and articulate expert on mental health. I enjoyed working with her because of her ability to clarify and simplify complicated concepts to someone outside the field."
- Danielle Corcione, freelance journalist
"Rachel made herself immediately available for interview, was generous with her time and expertise, and relayed thoughtful, well-researched insights that truly enhanced my story. She is clearly very passionate about what she does, and was pleasant, professional, and interesting via phone."
- Sarah O'Reilly, journalist, phone interview for Sierra Magazine
"What a treasure trove of information! I appreciate your quick, thoughtful response."
- Kristen Geil, freelance journalist, email interview for Greatist
Media
January 10, 2024 Wall Street Journal & in print
Ways to improve conflicts with friends.
December 31, 2022 NPR
Article based on 2020 podcast on Dry January.
May 18, 2022 Wall Street Journal
Improving mental health post-pandemic through adventurousness.
March 21, 2022 New York Times
Psychology in vacation choices post-pandemic.
March 9, 2022 WGN Radio Afternoon News (live)
5-minute interview about people feeling guilty about daily life in the US while seeing news about Ukraine.
February 9, 2022 Huffington Post
Depression and friendships.
December 16, 2021 Huffington Post
The psychology of collecting things.
December 2, 2021 Washington Post
How talking about body image impacts friendships.
February 26, 2021 Washington Post
Mental health and self-cyberbullying.
Jan/Feb, 2021 Men’s Journal & in print
Introduction to group therapy.
Article was also quoted and linked in MJ article about self-improvement.
January 7, 2021 Huffington Post
Healthy habits for the new year.
October 29, 2020 Huffington Post
Dealing with election stress.
October 5, 2020 Huffington Post
Coping with moving in with parents during the pandemic.
August 27, 2020 Shape/InStyle/Health Newsletter
Exploring physical and emotional intimacy for healthier relationships.
May 28, 2020 Shape/InStyle/Health Newsletter
Understanding obsession with celebrity relationships during quarantine.
April 27, 2020 Huffington Post
Initiating deeper conversations during social distancing.
April 17, 2020 Men’s Journal
Using technology for remote mental health services and personal growth.
March 18, 2020 Patch
Coping with isolation during COVID-19.
January 28, 2020 Huffington Post
How to talk to partners about their sexual history.
January 23, 2020 WGN Radio
Depression and teen mental health.
January 2, 2020 NPR
Tips on taking a break from drinking.
November 15, 2019 Chicago Magazine
How to find the right therapy.
October 23, 2019 Vice
Exploring the desire to reach out to your former therapist.
October 4, 2019 The Simple Dollar
Health insurance and resources for affordable mental health services.
July 1, 2019 Huffington Post
Coping with anxiety about being single.
June 27, 2019 The New York Times
People using customer service like therapy.
May 11, 2019 Wall Street Journal
Benefits of talking to strangers.
March 19, 2019 Salon
Mental health implications of frequent Googling.
February 15, 2019 Hello Giggles and Yahoo
How partners can help someone who has experienced sexual assault.
January 8, 2019 Salon
Why people are doing the “Dry January” fad.
October 29, 2018 VICE
How to find affordable mental health treatment.
October 26, 2018 Apartment Therapy
Psychological factors in tiny house living.
September 18, 2018 Pecha Kucha Live Event, Chicago
Video of live 20x20 presentation (20 slides for 20 seconds each) on human behavior.
August 16, 2018 Huffington Post
Commentary on a psychology study about online dating and “leagues.”
July 16, 2018 Greatist
Getting through anxiety to fall asleep.
June 10, 2018 Salon Magazine
Approaches to fitness across generations.
April 19, 2018 Huffington Post
Signs that therapy is working.
March 27, 2018 Huffington Post
What millennials want in their romantic relationships.
March 21, 2018 Romper
Acts of kindness and exploring others' preferences.
February 7, 2018 Shape Magazine
How to find a therapist.
January 11, 2018 Huffington Post
What relationship issues millennials bring up in therapy.
November 16, 2017 Huffington Post
What millennials work on in therapy.
September 25, 2017 Medium
Psychological underpinnings in religious ideas about the rapture.
September 11, 2017 VICE
Misdiagnosis, PTSD, and finding the right therapist.
September 8, 2017 Teen Vogue
Anxiety related to social media. Rachel's quote was also cited on romper.com and the blog Fashion Lush.
August 29, 2017 Teen Vogue
Finding therapy for teens in different situations.
August 21, 2017 Caring Magazine
How singing in groups can benefit communities.
July 6, 2017 Romper
What parents can do if their child is being bullied.
July 4, 2017 Quartz
The benefits of mental downtime. (Same article was reposted by The Atlantic with Rachel's quote as the Facebook teaser.)
June 16, 2017 The Establishment
How to handle when parents are suicidal.
May 22, 2017 Racked
Exploring the TV/movie trope of the post-trauma haircut in article and video. Cross-posted on A.V. Club and Refinery29.
May 18, 2017 Dayton Daily News
Profiles Rachel and All Along online and in print. Article also appeared in Springfield News-Sun.
May 1, 2017 Brit + Co
How mental health can show up as physical symptoms.
April 26, 2017 The Culture Trip
Commentary on the hit show 13 Reasons Why.
February 22, 2017 Shape Magazine
How to become a morning person.
December 14, 2016 VICE
How to know if you need therapy after a difficult experience.
September 30, 2016 Quartz
How the Millennial generation is approaching therapy and religion.
September 20, 2016 Sierra Magazine
Mental health benefits of caring for the environment.
August 9, 2016 Huffington Post
How to adjust your family's sleep schedule.
July 21, 2016 Scientific American
Risks of diagnosing grief about the environment.
July 21, 2016 EverUp
Taking sabbaticals from work.