I am licensed in Maryland with over 10 years of professional work experience with diverse and multicultural populations. I have worked in the past, with adolescents, teenagers, adults and geriatrics in a behavioral hospital set up in Georgia. I use evidence-based approaches which include, CBT, Solution Focused therapy, psychotherapy, Mindfulness- Based therapy and behavioral therapy. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, grief and loss, depression and relationships issues. I also have experience working with people who have criminal recidivism, having worked in a State Correctional facility. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, working very closely with each client.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am very excited to undertake this therapeutic journal with you.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MD LCPC LC8154
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Rachel Maina is la crème de la crème. She has helped me make so much progress and has truly made me believe in the benefits of therapy.
Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 6 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Rachel is easy to talk to, and is really trying to help me focus on self care!
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Rachel has been a good person to vent to about stresses of relationships and parenting. She has a lot of good ways to discuss and breakdown issues to get to the most helpful tactics
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Really knowledgeable and provides different approaches to help you navigate the challenges in life
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
Very caring and thoughtful
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties