Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD and 3 more.
Rachelle Barmann
(she/her)
I am a LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Board-certified art therapist. I take a holistic approach in helping each client heal from trauma, face transitions and challenges, build self-esteem, and learn to love themselves and their lives. Through my work with trauma, I understand how childhood experiences can impact everything from our relationships as adults, our self-esteem, anxiety, parenting, etc. Frequently, it isn't until adulthood that we begin to look at our lives and discover how our childhood influences our choices, relationships, personality, emotions, addictions etc. By healing past trauma, we can find freedom, understanding and compassion for ourselves. In addition to EMDR, I use elements of polyvgal theory, mindfulness, IFS techniques, and body-based bottom up approaches based on the work of current neuroscience. I take a strength-based positive approach, helping clients discover their true and authentic selves.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Following introductions, I like to do a brief screening and identify your areas of concern, strengths and support network. We will discuss your goals and what you'd like to accomplish in therapy. I will explain my approach and answer any questions you may have. After that, I will put together a treatment plan that highlights your goals and objectives. As my client, you are in charge of your therapy. You know what is best for you and we can make modifications throughout therapy as progress and challenges arise.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe that my ability to be truly present and listen to my clients is one of my strengths. I am able to offer unconditional acceptance and understanding no matter what someone is going through. In addition, my life experience is broad and allows me to connect with individuals in a variety of circumstances.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My clients recognize that life is a journey and they are interested in growth and healing. They are self-reflective and want to let go of pain they have experienced in order to feel joyful and at peace. My clients may have struggled with relationships in the past or had parents who did not offer the support and nurturing they needed. My clients may feel that they don't know who they are or feel that they lack direction or meaning in their lives. They may desire change but feel stuck. Some clients may have experienced a divorce or loss of a relationship and are rebuilding their lives. Some clients may have experienced abuse or trauma as a child and recognize it is impacting their current relationships.
Specialties
Top specialties
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Spirituality
Women's Issues
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Offers in-person in 211 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, Suite 2A
Virtual
My treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR (Eye-movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence based approach using bi-lateral stimulation to reduce and alleviate symptoms of trauma. This approach can be used for those adults who experienced traumatic childhood experiences, as well as trauma as adults. This approach, which utilizes eye-movements or hand-held devices, can be used for children as well as adults, and can help process events so that they no longer impact our day to day lives. I have used this treatment for the past year with a variety of clients.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
A Person-centered approach recognizes the client as the expert in their own lives. Through my unconditional positive regard, empathy, active listening and encouragement, clients discover answers to their questions and the ability to make changes in their lives.
Transpersonal
A transpersonal approach is holistic and recognizes the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the client. Transpersonal interventions may include mindfulness practices, meditation, guided imagery, sand-tray, nature, and art.
5 ratings with written reviews
November 14, 2025
From the first phone call to the first in person meeting, she has been welcoming and nonjudgmental. She truly listens and takes time to explain your feelings and why you feel the way you feel. She brings hope and confidence in being able to help You achieve the goals you set together in the sessions. Just overall great human being
Verified client, age 35-44
May 22, 2025
Could not ask for a better provider. I feel so blessed to have found such a talented professional site with hundreds of options, If you are serious about cleaning up the issues in your life (we all have them) and you are willing to be open and do the work. 100 out of 10 recommend.
Verified client, age 45-54
May 7, 2025
I have learned more in the couple of sessions I have held with Rachelle than the 20 plus years of CBT.