Rachel Conrad, LCSW, is with the Springfield Clinic Behavioral Health team and sees patients at our Main Campus East location.Rachel earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Western Illinois University in Macomb. She has more than five years experience providing behavioral health care in the Springfield community. Her own personal life experience is what drove her to a career in mental health. "I chose the field to support and be a voice for those in need," Rachel says. "Providing resources to and advocating for those struggling with mental illness is my life's passion." In addition to her practice, Rachel also participates in various community mental health awareness events and walks in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention event annually. In her free time, Rachel enjoys staying active by participating in slow-pitch softball, sand volleyball and hiking with her dog.