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I earned a Masters in Social Work and Masters in Public Health from Tulane University in New Orleans. I have specialized in working with people living with HIV work through mood disorders, trauma and family conflict for the past eight years.
I draw from cognitive-behavioral, Rogerian and solution-focused theories. I focus on your current concerns and work with you to develop strategies to cope with your current situation. My goal is to listen empathically to ensure you feel supported and provide feedback and suggestions when appropriate. Former clients have described me as straightforward, non-judgmental and attentive.
I offer live phone or video sessions on weekdays with very limited weekend availability. I usually respond via text throughout the day on weekdays with less frequent communication on the weekends.
Making positive changes in your life can be challenging and I commend you for taking this step. My license only allows me to work with people who live in Tennessee. I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
LGBTQ+
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Raven O'Rourke. 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.
During several transitionary seasons of my life, Raven remained a supportive source of help. I'm thankful for her gracious approach.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Raven for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I really appreciate Raven’s attention to my care. She regularly checks in with gentle nudges to make sure I am taking good care. And always responds in a timely manner.
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Raven for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Raven is amazing! I’m so thankful I have her on this healing journey with me.
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Raven for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Raven is the G.O.A.T.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Raven for 4 years and 6 months
The best!
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Raven for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
The bees knees
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Raven for 1 year and 6 months
I’ve only been working with Raven for a short time but I feel like she does a great job listening. She offers thoughtful guidance and support. Her questions are focused and Have helped me begin to explore my thoughts and feelingsIn a mindful way.
Written on Jun 22, 2020 after therapy with Raven for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Raven is top notch. Raven is extremely caring and works diligently to provide services to meet her clients needs. Her thoughtfulness has been shown one time after another as I have worked with her on and off for a few years. She has a great balance of listening and knowing when to challenge clients to grow. She validates and makes one feel heard without judgements. She has lead me to recommend online counseling for numerous friends.
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Raven for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Raven is incredible.
Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Raven for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Raven is helping me through one of the hardest times of my life. She asks straight forward questions that allow me to understand myself better and she compassionately holds me accountable (which I need). During my time with Raven, I have started to confront and heal parts of myself that haven't been thought about in decades. My partner has even seen positive change and growth. I'm very impressed by Raven's abilities to listen and guide me through this process. Raven comes highly recommended!
Written on Oct 29, 2019 after therapy with Raven for 2 weeks
Raven is attentive, listens, and cares. She is non judgmental and has helped me in a part of my life when I needed someone the most.
Written on Oct 03, 2019 after therapy with Raven for 2 weeks
Raven is an incredibly compassionate and effective counselor that has helped me understand the real issues which stand at the root of the depression and anxiety I so often feel. She shows understanding while simultaneously showing me ways with which to effectively deal with my problems. Additionally, she speaks in a manner that is real and genuine; too often therapists have tried to approach me with trite phrases and overused, artificial sentiments which are counterproductive, Raven does none of this and is thus the most effective counselor with whom I have talked.
Written on Jan 21, 2019 after therapy with Raven for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Raven is amazing. She genuinely listens and cares about you, but she doesn't want to just fix the current issue. Raven genuinely wants to help people fix any underlying problem they have no matter how big or small. She asks questions that really make you think, and those questions help you find the source of what is going on at the core. Raven listens and doesn't judge. She wants to help you and be with you on this journey to healing. She will never lie to you and tell you it will be easy, but she will promise to be there for you and to help you as much as possible. She's amazing, and I am so lucky to have been matched with her as my counselor, because I don't think I could do this with anyone else.
Written on May 28, 2018 after therapy with Raven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, anger, and bipolar
Raven has helped me through one of the hardest times in my life and been someone who listens to me when I most needed it. I'm so grateful for her patience and her wisdom.
Written on Mar 15, 2018 after therapy with Raven for 2 weeks
I can say with confidence my time with Raven O'Rourke has been very pleasant. She is very quick to the point, nonjudgmental and patient. She listens intently and asks pertinent questions. She has been more than effective at providing advice, direction, and answers that have been more than helpful in dealing with several personal questions that I've been trying to confront. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities and would recommend her to anyone looking for counseling in anxiety and relationship therapy.
Written on Sep 07, 2017 after therapy with Raven for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related
Raven has helped me get beyond a place where it felt like I was suffocating to a place where I breathe easy now. The situation itself has barely changed but she has helped me examine myself and being taking responsibility for things I can control rather than worrying about things I can't. I am not exaggerating when I say I'm sure I am a healthy person emotionally because of BetterHelp and Raven in particular.
Written on Jun 20, 2017 after therapy with Raven for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related
Raven has a completely non-judgmental approach to you and her clients. She is warm, curious and accepting of wherever you are in life right now. I really appreciate her approach because it makes me feel safe and like I can be honest about the stressors in my life. She has also has practical advice to help with anxiety and depression which is also helpful.
Written on Mar 14, 2017 after therapy with Raven for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career, and depression
Raven has been a lifesaver for me working through some problems involving my marriage and alcohol abuse. She was always there for me when I really needed someone to talk to but I couldn't talk to my friends. I am still utilizing her services (going on 3 months). Even though she has helped put me back on my feet, it's nice to have her support as I am still mostly dealing with this on my own. I highly recommend her counseling services.
Written on Oct 19, 2016 after therapy with Raven for 2 months on issues concerning addictions
Raven is an exceptional therapist. She listens non judgmentally and follows up with very thoughtful, probing questions that allow me to work through my problems.
Written on Sep 26, 2016 after therapy with Raven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related
Raven is great. As much as she just took in what I wrote, she also gave great suggestions. I've never tried counseling before, so it was wonderful to have such a great first experience. Thank you, Raven!
Written on Apr 03, 2016 after therapy with Raven for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and depression
Raven has done an excellent job helping me get through my problems. She did a good job helping me look at things from a different perspective and ask the right questions. She is good at being available and promptly answering messages with substantial advice and thoughts.
Written on Feb 11, 2016 after therapy with Raven for 6 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger
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