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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with over 20 years experience providing counseling across a variety of professional settings with a diverse clientele. A well-practiced and experienced professional, I am comfortable assisting with a broad spectrum of clinical issues. Areas I am exceptionally well-versed in include: development and adjustment issues over the lifespan, career challenges and unexpected life changes, developing a stable and positive sense of identity and self-esteem, and finding a deeper meaning and sense of purpose in one’s life struggles. Key issues include anxiety, depression, parenting issues, ADHD, ODD, developmental issues and/or special needs, supporting adults with autism, PTSD, sexual abuse or trauma issues, and helping adults recover from a traumatic or life-altering event such as a brain injury. As the parent of child with autism, there is a special place in my heart for supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, their caregivers and their loved ones.
I am adept in helping individuals develop skills in a variety of areas including setting and achieving life-changing goals, bettering themselves in key life areas such as relationship skills, parenting skills and support, time management and organizational skills, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution skills, executive functioning, and developing a daily routine that reflects their individual goals for their life.
My counseling style is warm, empowering, and collaborative. My approach combines humanistic and cognitive therapies and employs motivational interviewing and reality therapy to help you develop a clear vision of the life you want for yourself, determine the steps necessary to achieve that life, and provides coaching as you work towards achieving your goals.
I look forward to joining alongside you on your life journey.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Traumatic brain injury
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rachel Wilson-Snyder. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I am incredibly grateful for Rachel Wilson-Snyder. She is kind, caring, and truly listens with compassion. Her guidance has been invaluable as I navigate life and relationship challenges. Rachel has helped me gain clarity and confidence, and I always leave our sessions feeling heard and understood. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist who is not only skilled but genuinely cares about their well-being.
Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Good
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Rachel did a good job getting to know me at first, listening to me and then really honing in on my desired areas of change and holding me accountable to my growth goals and making very specific helpful suggestions.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Fantastic therapist! Always look forward to my session with her!
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning career difficulties
Very knowledgeable. Compassionate. Great at helping realize goals.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Rachel is an incredible therapist and I am so glad I got matched with her! Before her, I had given up hoping that I’d find a therapist who understands me. But she truly takes the time to get to know every facet of your life and how it all weaves together. Highly recommend her!
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Rachel is outstanding! As a Therapist and a Listening Ear, she is thoughtful, insightful, encouraging, and challenging in a way that reflects her groundedness in Jesus. She uses scripture as a tool to bring out the best in me. I cannot recommend her highly enough - I am a better person for the work that we have done together!
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Rachel is a fantastic therapist who really understands, listens and helps me through troubles and issues going on in my life. I have made much progress and she certainly gets some of the credit. I picked her after my initial therapist wasn't a great fit and I could not have been luckier to have her help me.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Rachel Wilson-Snyder has been wonderful. She listens, responds timely and offers additional materials, workbooks that might be of help in regard to whatever it is you are currently discussing. I will recommend her and betterhelp any time!
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She’s great!
Written on Dec 10, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Rachel is amazing! She really helps me look at the bigger picture of everything and gives me ways to help myself. She listens to everything and gives advice and really has opened my eyes to a lot.
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Rachel is so nice and she listens. She remembers what I tell her, and offers very helpful advice. It's nice to have someone to talk to that can give me feedback to help change my perspective on things.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is awesome!
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Rachel is an amazing therapist. Has helped me through several difficult periods in my life.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Rachel is kind and warm and easy to talk to. I appreciate all that she does to help me.
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great provider
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Great job
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Rachel has expertly helped me on my journey toward healing traumas from my past with sensitivity, good direction, and the right tools to increase my self efficacy, confidence, and ability to thrive in my environment.
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Rachel is a one-of-a kind therapist. She takes the time to understand you as a person. Her questions are always on point, and her examples and analogies work for me tremendously. I have tried to connect with other therapists in the past, but Rachel is in a class of her own. I would highly recommend Rachel to others looking for an intelligent, kind, and thorough therapist who cares about her patients.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Rachel is very easy to talk to. She makes you feel comfortable which makes it easy to have open discussions. She asks very good questions. I just started working with Rachel and am looking forward to working with her.
Written on Jan 22, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and family conflicts
I was matched with Rachel Wilson-Snyder via BetterHelp and what a great match. Compassionate and kind but also makes sure to keep me on task with whatever subject we may be discussing. I feel better after every session, she seems to really understand the issues I am dealing with in my personal life and offers really great advice on how to move forward.
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's very wise understanding and has a sense of humor. I'm extremely comfortable with her and confident in her ability to help me with my issues.
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Rachel has been such a blessing for me! I have recommended online therapy to so many of my colleagues because of the success I have had with her and her teaching methods. I couldn’t imagine getting my doctorate and graduating dental school without her!
Written on Apr 23, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Rachel is amazing. She is great at digging into problems and makes it a point to make sure that she is understanding you! I really appreciate her patience and willingness to talk about anything in any context. 10/10 definitely recommend!
Written on Feb 16, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Rachel is extremely caring and supportive and offers a helpful perspective . She is also very patient, which is helpful when working through more difficult issues.
Written on Jan 15, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very good at personalizing interventions for my issues and coming up with coping mechanisms. Rachel is very kind and compassionate.
Written on Sep 20, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rachel is very easy to talk to and obviously cares about the overall health of those she works with. This is the first time I've had a therapist ask me what I actually think about their approach I really appreciate it and feel like a team.
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I have never had success with traditional therapy. I was hesitant to give it a chance again. When reading Rachel's "about me" I was very impressed with her experience and was excited to get started. Rachel has been very supportive and nonjudgemental. She has been absolutely excellent and I am very comfortable discussing my life with her. This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am looking forward to continuing my therapy with her.
Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Rachel is very easy to talk to, vey understanding, and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
she is great
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Rachel has been great. This is probably the most progress I've made in all my year's of therapy.
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Rachel is amazing! I immediately felt like she wanted to fully understand what I’ve been through/going through. She definitely provides a judgement free zone to be able to have open dialogue. While she is outwardly friendly and compassionate she is also truthful and will give you advice to put your best foot forward.
Written on May 20, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Rachel is really awesome, going into this I never had counseling/therapy experience but she guided me through some questions to help me work some things out. Its only been a couple weeks and I feel like I have already started to improve on my life. I am excited to continue this journey of self growth with the help of her.
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I feel very comfortable discussing topics with Rachel and I feel like she really cares and is there for me.
Written on Mar 19, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Rachel offers the most amazing and valuable insights. She is highly attentive and mostly pinpoints exactly what you wanted to say, but didn't have the vocabulary or ability to. Better than any counselor I've even met in person. She also tries to accommodate me as much as possible and after sessions with her I always feel more confident. Thank you for helping me so much
Written on Mar 04, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I absolutely love Rachel. Her messages on thread and our sessions have helped me make great improvements in dealing with my mental health. I am so thankful for her and her help.
Written on Jan 25, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Working with Rachel has been immensely helpful. I’m finding new ways to better work and cope with my anxiety. She really takes the time to listen, understand, and break everything down in a way that I can move forward with in a healthy way. She’s the best!
Written on Dec 23, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Her ability to extract the true intentions/needs of a conversation are exemplary. She is knowledgeable, patient and understanding. I would recommend her services to anyone.
Written on Nov 20, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Rachel is wonderful. Very thoughtful and responsive and insightful. She is a great person and counselor.
Written on Oct 06, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Rachel is very insightful, supportive, patient, and helps to separate the reality from emotion. She has been very helpful for me!
Written on Oct 05, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Rachel keeps up with me even when my life is super busy and crazy. Sometime I feel like I can’t handle another project right now even if the project is my mental health but the constant reminders is great because I should be making that a priority.
Written on Sep 20, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Rachel is amazing and incredibly skilled at what she does. I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Sep 17, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks
Rachel is amazing a couple months ago I was in treatment and I felt better but I had other problems and I came back. I feel so warm about coming back and she always show is nothing to ashamed off. I feel better only to know I will have a session with her on the next week.
Written on Sep 07, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Amazing counselor! I got some really helpful advice within the first few conversations. She helped me see things in different way and helped me understand why I think the way I do about certain things. I felt like she really listened to me and tried to understand my perspective before offering hers. I would recommend her for anyone!
Written on Sep 06, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Rachel has been great to work with. She listened to me and helped me get to the route of the issues I was experiencing. She had realistic advice and pushed me to dig deep and realize what I needed to do to make things better in my life. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 16, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
To date, Rachel has been wonderful! I look forward to working with her for a long time.
Written on Jul 02, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Rachel has been extremely attentive, insightful, and supportive. She has helped me through some challenging topics and I appreciate all that she has done.
Written on Jun 18, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Rachel is absolutely awesome. She checks in when she doesn't hear from me for a while and she helps me see things that I wouldn't normally see.
Written on May 16, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Rachel is adept at getting to the heart of the issues I’m working on with grace and professionalism. Her questions are thought-provoking and the exercises she recommends have stimulated a lot of growth and insight for me, in just 3 weeks! It’s been challenging and enlightening, overall very helpful.
Written on May 16, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Rachel Wilson-Snyder is insightful and knowledgeable. She was able to identify issues that were overlooked by other therapists. Her expert input was extremely valuable for my own personal development. I greatly appreciate all that she has done to help me. I highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 09, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 4 weeks
Rachel is a very good listener. She helped me by just listening to me, rather than offering advice unlike other therapists I have been to. She is warm and friendly and knowledgeable.
Written on Apr 06, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I enjoy working with Rachel. She listens and understands my concerns. In addition, she is quick to reply and provide her advice on how to approach various situations.
Written on Feb 15, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks
Rachel does a fantastic job of listening. Even though you can tell she is very smart, she does not impose her intelligence on you. I really feel that I can trust her with things I have not told anyone else because she does not treat me any differently, having learned new things about me. I feel a healthy responsibility to do better because I feel that she believes in me. She has diligently worked to understand my situation and help me through it.
Written on Feb 10, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
I haven't been working with Rachel for too long, but after our first video session, I was sure I made the right choice joining BetterHelp. I feel I can talk about my issues and concerns and I get a genuine response back that actually gives me some clarity and direction.
Written on Feb 06, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Rachel is an amazing counselor I’m still new to this and I feel completely comfortable talking with her; she has offered several viewpoints that really help me.
Written on Jan 07, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Rachel is knowledgeable, supportive, and kind. She made a huge difference in my life right away. I'm very grateful.
Written on Oct 06, 2018 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Rachel gets me. She knows what I’m saying or trying to say. She understands my issues and concerns and is honest and very helpful. It’s reassuring knowing I can message her anytime and get a reassuring response in a timely manner
Written on Sep 28, 2018 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Rachel is a great counselor! She listens to you and responds to your messages in a timely manner !
Written on Aug 23, 2018 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I have been with Rachel for a few weeks and she has been very insightful of my concerns and has been proactive with helping me. I have full faith in her expertise and as a person am fully confident in her commitment to helping others.
Written on Aug 13, 2018 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, self esteem, and career
I would highly recommend Rachel for anyone!!!
Written on Jul 25, 2018 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and family
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