I am a licensed Master Social Worker with over 9 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, working in the field of Social Work for the past 15 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, grief/loss, effects of past trauma, disturbances with all areas of wellness, lack in motivation, stress management, anger management, OCD and ADHD.
My counseling style is warm, nonjudgmental, motivational, and interactive. I believe in professional behavior of respect, sensitivity, compassion, empathy, and confidentiality and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, dialectical-behavioral, trauma based - IFS, solution focused.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support you. Evidence based therapy approaches are proven to not only reduce and manage these difficult areas of concern but also work to empower individuals with insight, coping skills, problem solving skills, self control, and self advocacy to carry you on in your journey of life. I will dialog with you and together we will develop a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801091574
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Rachael has many talents that have brought much needed perspective and peace to my life. Yet one in particular stands out ..which is her ability to stay calm, pivot and continue to deploy more strategies when one seems lost on me. I so appreciate having someone that won't give up on me.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Rachael for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is very thoughtful and listens to me and her suggestions are applicable to my everyday life
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Rachael for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Rachel listens with kindness and empathy. I am so grateful to have her guidance.
Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Rachael for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Rachel is great. I have no words to express my appreciation for her. She responds quickly, listens and explains things so I can understand them. She makes it her priority help me progress, even though I am sure she has clients that are much worse than my situation.
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Rachael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Rachael is one of the best therapists on your site. I have been in therapy before so I am not new to this. She listens so well and responds with so many enlightening ideas. She really has a deep soul and a kind heart. I was so lucky to have selected her and have her as my therapist. She is the best choice out there for anyone like me who is struggleing.
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Rachael for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Respectful, helpful, professional, kind.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Rachael for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue