As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, my mission is to educate and empower individuals and families. My approach emphasizes advocacy, communication, and personal engagement, recognizing the unique genetic and cultural differences of each family, couple, child, and individual. My aim is to build enduring relationships within the community, families, couples, caregivers, parents, children, and on a personal level. I seize every chance to leverage my expertise for a positive social impact. My objective is to support families, couples, children, and individuals in overcoming their challenges, empowering them to enact lasting changes, and contributing to a thriving, productive, safe, and healthy community through one-on-one engagement. I am a firm advocate of holistic self-improvement, believing in the necessity of intentional daily life and self-betterment. My role involves equipping and empowering communities, families, couples, parents, caregivers, children, and individuals with the knowledge and skills to strengthen interpersonal relationships and pursue self-actualization in their personal lives, within the community, their families, as caregivers, parents, and children, using an educational, preventive, and strength-based approach.
With over a decade of experience aiding clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns, I hold the conviction that you are the master of your narrative and possess numerous strengths that will aid you in surmounting your challenges. Initiating therapy requires bravery, and I commend you for taking that first step.
Personally, I identify primarily as an African American woman with deep spiritual beliefs, a mother of nine, and a Ya-Ya (grandmother) of seven. My life experiences, professional background, and education have equipped me to actively engage in advocacy, empowerment, and self-sufficiency for communities, families, caregivers, parents, and children, perpetuating a cycle of change to make a difference in the world.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
CA LMFT 140327
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Very helpful and resourceful.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mind blowing and life altering. Rachel has helped me realize so much about myself in just a couple sessions. From the first session I have felt safe to be vulnerable . Although I’m not where I want to be in my healing journey I’m also not where I was a few weeks ago.
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I can actually witness the change within myself thanks to Rachel. God bless her!
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Being able to have Rachel as my therapist has been a wonderful experience. Her expertise in the subject matter she talks about is excellent and she tailors each therapy session in a way that is constructive. During my sessions I feel understood, uplifted, and guided towards the right direction.
Written on Sep 29, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Rachel is very attentive and a great listener. I was skeptical because I’ve been looking for a therapist for a while now . But Rachel is very great to talk to she really helps you analyze what you’re thinking and why.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great so far, I am grateful to have met her
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue