Hello! I hold a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. My skill-set has been molded working in a domestic violence shelter for women, college counseling center, medium-security correctional facility for men, and providing outpatient mental health services for individuals of all ages and struggles. I take a modern, holistic, and interpersonal approach incorporating elements from different theories depending on the person and the situation.
Life is hard, and triggers are unavoidable. Change is unpleasant in the short term, but can improve the quality of our lives in the long-term. The goal of therapy is to identify the obstacles and learn ways to change our thoughts and behaviors resulting in less emotional distress. My end goal is to empower people to confidently resolve their struggles independent of mental health professionals in the future once they refine their skills. I offer a safe, confidential presence and am eager to offer support and guidance on your journey. You've already done the work to survive; now let's find a way to thrive!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LPC 8248-125
WA LMHC LH 61317032
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rachelle Belott Filipiak. 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.
Rachelle is the best therapist I have ever had! I first had a few sessions with her back in 2021 and then came back to her in 2023. She is genuinely caring, kind and radiates really good energy. She is warm and empathetic and she really does want to help you.
She has never given up on me, even when I was ready to, she is always happy to slow down when I need to, and will pick up the pace if I feel like it. She gives the best advice and recommendations, and I have always felt safe to share whatever I need to with her.
I did EMDR with her for the first time which has allowed me to function now like a normal human being. I cannot thank her enough for being my side and giving me the therapeutic care I really needed for so many years.
I still have a long way to go but I am very happy to have Rachelle as my therapist
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Rachelle for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Very knowledgeable and a great listener!! Excellent experience
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It was effortless for me to connect with her. Also, I think she is an excellent listener and provides good tools and recommendations.
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and anger management
Rachelle has been an excellent therapist for me. I strongly recommend.
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
My therapist is the best! I feel comfortable in discussing traumatic experiences and I don't feel judged. Strongly recommend her.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Rachelle has been enormously helpful through one of the most unusual times in my life. Choosing to transition just as the government decides to stir up transphobia could have been disastrous but her compassion makes me feel recognized and valued, at last, in my true gender identity.
Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders