About Us
Here to Help You Heal
Why It Takes Audacity To Heal
We often hear clients longing for validation from the people who have harmed them.
They feel they cannot heal until they get an apology and acknowledgement from those people. It’s in these situations we reflect to clients: “Why are you holding your healing hostage? We need audacity to take power back for ourselves in order to heal from the pain that has been caused.”
Audacity is the rejection of the restraints of the “shoulds” that have been imposed on us. It is the choice to live authentically without requiring others’ approval.
Why We Practice Sex Therapy
This is a common question we hear and has much to do with our founder’s background and experiences.
Ultimately, it started with a curiosity about why sex & sexuality are controlled, and how that affects people in adulthood. The more Rachel learned, the more she became aware of how our emotions & histories are alive in our bodies, and are closely connected with our sexual experiences.
The Audacity to Heal’s sex therapy approach addresses each aspect of present and past identities, and the body’s interaction with the individual’s worldview. We also address the ways in which we interact and relate to each other and our partners.
Practice Overview
At The Audacity to Heal, we’re here to help you tap into your strengths and make thoughtful, intentional choices to create the life you want. We offer convenient HIPPA-compliant virtual therapy sessions so you can easily attend — no matter what life throws at you. Our therapists offer a trauma-informed, holistic approach to therapy based on our strength – sex therapy – to both individuals, couples, and non-traditional groups.
Our Modalities
Rooted in psychotherapy and education, we at The Audacity to Heal take an existential approach to mental health, inviting you to explore new possibilities. We offer an eclectic blend of evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while maintaining trauma-informed care and somatic approaches. Some of our therapists are also training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Together, we’ll reflect on what truly matters to you, helping you feel more secure and empowered as you navigate life’s ups and downs.
The Experience
You’ll find a welcoming space to ask the big questions, share unspoken parts of your story, voice your fears, explore and achieve goals, express and process your emotions and experiences, as well as realize new possibilities and your full potential. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, neurodiversity or have noticed issues within your relationships, our top-notch therapists are ready to work with you, meeting you where you’re at in a safe and compassionate atmosphere.
In this judgement-free zone, you’ll experience a journey of exploration, learning, healing, and genuine care.
Who We Are
Rachel Klechevsky, the founder of The Audacity to Heal, is a New York-based mental health professional with a specialty in sex and relationship therapy. She received a Master’s in Social Work at NYU and a Master’s in Human Sexuality Education and Therapy at Widener University. Rachel approaches mental health from an existential lens, where there is room to question what is important to us as individuals and how to make the decisions that enhance authenticity.
Throughout her 15 year career, she has focused on many aspects of sexuality with a primary interest in alternative relationships (relationship anarchy, nonmonogamy, polyamory, co-parenting, blended families, chosen families, intentional communities, etc.), LGBTQIA+ and sexual dysfunction.
Rachel continues to engage with developing therapists and the public as an educator, mentor, advisor, and subject matter expert in the media.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #095724
Our History
Widener University
Master’s of Education in Human Sexuality (MEd)
2015
New York University
Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
2011
CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts (BA); Major in Psychology, Minor in Nutrition
2006
- The Audacity to Heal – Founder/ Therapist
- Tia – Collaborative Care Manager, Mental Health
- Tia – Behavioral Health Therapist
- Eforia – Sex Advice Columnist
- Suffolk Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Therapist
- Rachel Klechevsky, LMSW – Independent Therapist
- Jewish Queer Youth – Intake & Risk Assessment Counselor
- Institute for Human Identity – Independent Therapist
- Brooklyn Community Pride Center – Adv. Social Work Intern
- Park Slope Geriatric Day Center – Volunteer Case-Manager
- Good Shepherd Services – Red Hook Family Counseling – Social Work Intern
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- Somatic Trauma Training
- Journey Clinical: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
- Licensed Masters of Social Work (NY State)
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- SafeZone: Competency and Sensitivity for LGBTQ Individuals
- Working with Transgender Clients
- LGBTQ Sex Workers: Outreach, Engagement and Support
- Smarter Sex is the New Safer Sex: Anal Pleasure and Health
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- Time Slips Therapy (for patients with dementia)
- Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Leader Training
- Dementia Care Provider Qualification
- Training in Identification & Reporting of Child Abuse & Maltreatment
- SafeTalk: Suicide Alertness Training
Adjunct Undergraduate Educator – Human Sexuality
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- Kean University (Fall 2016)
- Laguardia Community College (Fall 2013)
- Brooklyn College (Spring 2012)
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- Nerding Out on Neurodiversity: Youtube Channel
- SIRIUS XM: John Fugelsang: Modern Dating
- Introduction to Polyamory: Hunter College School of Social Work
- Polyamory, BDSM & Paraphilias: NYU Sex Matters Course
- Porn Sex vs Real Sex: HuffPost Live
- Things that Happen to Women During Sex: HuffPost Live
- Can Adultery Save a Relationship?: HuffPost Live
- Why do people cheat?: Let’s talk with Abby & Ari SiriusXM
- BDSM/ Kink 101: Hunter College School of Social Work
- BDSM in Queer Populations: Inst. For Human Identity
- BDSM/Kink and Domestic Violence: Anti-Violence Project
- Therapy for Kinky Clients: Inst. For Human Identity
- Domestic Violence Policy and Implications for Practice : NYU School of Social Work
- LGBT Grief – providing LGBT-affirmative bereavement therapy: NYU School of Social Work
- ElderPride: Developing an LGBT senior community in Brooklyn: Hunter College School of Social Work
- Clinical Practice with Gay Couples: NYU School of Social Work
Contact Us
+1-908-913-0898
info@theaudacitytoheal.com
The Audacity to Heal is a mental health practice using a holistic approach that leads with sex therapy. The practice is LGBTQAI+ friendly and embraces alternative approaches to one’s self and relationships. Dedicated to healing, we provide therapy to clients and education to therapists.
We work in New York State and online.