Dr. Rachel Cerna
Hi, I'm Dr. Cerna, a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and Integrative Mental Health. I am a licensed therapist with a specialized focus on LGBTQIA+ individuals, teens/adolescents, and survivors of domestic violence and trauma.
I am a licensed therapist with a specialized focus on LGBTQIA+ individuals, teens/adolescents, and survivors of domestic violence and trauma.
With expertise in the intersection of emotional, psychological, and physical health, I integrate evidence-based mind-body practices to support healing and personal growth. I am passionate about promoting resilience and well-being, working to empower individuals to navigate complex challenges with a focus on self-compassion, emotional regulation, and holistic wellness. Committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces, I offer compassionate support to those affected by trauma, helping clients achieve greater balance, healing, and self-awareness.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing and what you're seeking from counseling. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. We will finish up with aligning our schedules and finding the best time that works for you.
Strengths
My greatest strengths as a provider are to foster a safe place where deep, meaningful self-exploration can occur, tailor a plan specifically for you and most importantly, bring humor and joy into sessions.
Ideal clients
I love working with young adults who want to achieve a healthier balance in life, and those on their journey to self discovery.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques by helping individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward behavioral changes to improve mental well-being.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioral approach that helps you develop psychological flexibility. Instead of trying to eliminate or change painful thoughts, it teaches you to accept them without judgment and commit to actions that align with your personal values.
Mind-body approach
The mind-body approach to treatment focuses on the interconnectedness of the mind and body, acknowledging that emotional, psychological, and physical health are deeply intertwined. This approach is rooted in the understanding that mental and emotional states can affect physical health, and vice versa. Various therapeutic models and practices, such as mindfulness, somatic therapy, mind-body integration techniques, and body-centered psychotherapy, emphasize this holistic view.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
LGBTQ
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Top specialties
Grief
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Autism
Career Counseling
Child or Adolescent
Depression
Racism
School Issues
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
TexasLicense 71339