Rachel Longan
ReporterRachel Longan is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who currently owns a thriving private psychotherapy practice in Berkeley, California. Rachel believes that all people have the potential to live fully and find joy in relationships, community, family, and creative endeavors.
Rachel currently serves on the board of Directors for the Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council for Alameda County.
She is a recipient of the Lura Gund Award for her leadership contributions in the Blind Leaders Development Program with the American Foundation for the Blind.
In her spare time, Rachel enjoys taking long walks, smelling the sweet fragrance of wisteria, teaching herself to play the ukulele, and embarking on elaborate cooking projects.
You can hear an interview of Rachel on Living The Dream with Curveball here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-the-dream-with-curveball/id1531485905?i=1000533055071
Connect with her through one of the below means:
Email: imaginative.therapy@gmail.com
Website: https://rachellongan.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-longan-04b50337/
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A statewide report released by the California Department of Justice this month may improve the way law enforcement interacts with people who have intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions. KALW’s Rachel Longan has more. -
Today is World Health Day which marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization — or WHO — in 1948. KALW’s Rachel Longan has more. -
A new Department of Justice regulation that will make it easier for people with disabilities to use the internet goes into effect next month. -
Oakland’s warning period for its speed camera program is ending in mid March. KALW’s Rachel Longan has more. -
Berkeley’s Office of Emergency Preparedness launched a new program this month to help Berkeley residents prepare for disasters. -
CrosscurrentsLark in the Morning has instruments from every corner of the world. -
The city of Berkeley’s Planning Commission recently voted to approve a permit for a new ferry line between Berkeley and San Francisco. KALW's Rachel Longan has more. -
A recent report on employment for people with intellectual disabilities shows that the lack of work opportunities is due to systemic barriers not individual limitations. -
Ellie Asadolahe is the owner of Uni Tailor in Downtown Berkeley, a longstanding shop offering formalwear and tailoring services. One of her favorite things is watching her clients transform when they step into a well fitting suit. -
Valerie Cheng runs The Flower Cart at the intersection of Montgomery and Market Streets. Her stand is a bright colorful oasis in this chaotic corner of the city.
