DR. RACHEL SHAFRIR 

Meet Dr. Rachel Shafrir. With her extensive training in evaluation and treatment, Dr. Rachel specializes in the assessment of children, adolescents, young adults with learning differences and school-related difficulties. She provides comprehensive evaluations and recommendations, helping children, adolescents, young adults, and parents understand and support their own/ their child’s intellectual, academic and social/emotional/behavioral needs.

Dr. Rachel’s journey began with her passion for youth and neurodiversity, ignited during her teenage years while volunteering with the Friendship Circle, an organization that supports children with special needs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Psychology with a minor in Jewish Studies from Rutgers University. She continued her academic quest, earning her Masters in Psychology (PsyM) and Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) from Rutgers University and added a certification in gifted educations from Rutgers Graduate School of Education.

Dr. Rachel completed her post-doctoral residency at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), where she continues to provide clinical supervision for doctoral students. Prior to joining Systemic Solutions Counseling Center, Dr. Rachel was the Assistant Clinic Director of the Florida International University (FIU) Center for Children and Families’ Attentional and Behavioral Disorders clinic where she headed the comprehensive psychoeducational testing services for referrals including but not limited to attentional, behavioral, developmental, learning, and mood disorders as well as providing school consultations for families.

Dr. Rachel’s unique training in both school and clinical psychology positions her as a bridge between parents, schools and youth, ensuring every child receives the holistic support they need.