Hello! My name is Rachel, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience. I have a Master of Arts degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College and have been licensed in the state of Florida since 2002. My first profession was as a music therapist, so I bring an eclectic approach, recognizing the importance of using creative arts in our healing.
I have spent most of my career helping to support adults with challenges related to relationships/communication, parenting, work stressors, communication, grief/ loss, anxiety and depression. I am directive and solution focused in approach, while being flexible and moving at your pace to support your individualized needs. I operate from a nurturing, person-centered approach, am strength based and use cognitive behavioral techniques in our work together.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is both delicate and sacred. Deciding to go to therapy can sometimes be an overwhelming decision, especially when we are already stressed. We usually need to feel safe in order to allow ourselves to become vulnerable. This feeling of safety is built upon trust, which can take time, as it does in most relationships. Therapy is no different. For me, our therapeutic relationship is at the core of this process. I look forward to walking with you in your journey toward emotional wellness.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH7207
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Rachel is an absolute rockstar! She helped me navigate graduating with my PhD, landing my first job, moving in with my significant other, and pursing our dream to live on a sailboat full-time! With Rachel’s guidance through Better Help, I feel like I can do anything!
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Rachel creates a deeply kind and caring space to explore difficult issues. She is a wonderful listener and gives helpful feedback and direction. You are in good hands with Rachel!
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She’s very patient and understanding. She provides excellent exercises to practice and overall just great!
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She is a strong personality, which I like a lot. She listens to what I have to say but also holds me accountable & challenges me a bit. Great for someone that needs that kind of push.
Written on Oct 03, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
We have only had 3 sessions so far but I feel that she is a fantastic listener, knows when to ask questions and when to let me ramble, and is kind and easy to talk to, I have found it very easy to open up to her (which is not normal for me). She has helped me curate plans in my life that I am already seeing immediate changes because of and is certainly playing a part in helping me through a very difficult time.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes