Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 6 insurances. Specializes in Chronic Illness, Grief, Health/Medical Issues and 6 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I focus on individuals, couples, and families looking for support, guidance, and healing in a variety of areas. I specialize in oncology, palliative and end-of-life care; treating grief, bereavement, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, chronic illness, pain management, relationship issues and life transitions. I offer a holistic dynamic in therapy and believe there can be true healing and growth once the body and mind are in balance. You can expect a respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive approach to therapy with me, where I focus on forming nurturing and respectful connections. I strive to create trusting and collaborative relationships to provide effective, result-oriented treatment in a warm and supportive environment.
Therapy is most effective when clients feel like their therapist is a good fit, so I believe it is important to build a trusting and collaborative relationship with my clients- which can take time. During the intake process, I take a person-centered approach to get to know my clients, while asking questions that best explore their own expectations, needs, and goals for therapy. Recognizing the various biopsychosocial factors and dynamics that people come to therapy with, I first assess the primary areas that they want to focus on and go from there. Using a variety of therapeutic interventions and modalities, I tailor my approach differently with each client to best serve their individual needs and goals in treatment. I use a psychodynamic framework to explore the internal and external connections to presenting problems to best address and process them. Making progress in therapy is unique for everyone and as a therapist, I strive to align with, guide, and empower my clients to create meaningful and productive lives.
Exploring coping skills, behavior patterns, and goal setting are core components incorporated into my mental health and wellness practice. I provide a compassionate and strengths-based perspective during therapy, pulling from your own resiliencies. I channel my innate ability to attentively listen and empathically question you during therapy to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement and growth. I use behavior modification and emotion regulation methods to focus on improving coping skills and problem solving. I specialize in several therapeutic modalities which I incorporate in sessions. My clinical training and skills allow me to provide unbiased and honest feedback while supporting you to ultimately overcome presenting challenges.
Do you have a new or longstanding diagnosis of cancer, chronic illness and/or chronic pain? Do you have trouble managing your physical, mental, and emotional symptoms? Are you struggling to ask for help from your support system or medical team? Are you feeling isolated, alone, or as if no one understands your situation? Do you know or take care of someone with cancer, chronic illness and/or chronic pain and have trouble managing this new role, lifestyle change and expectations? I have extensive knowledge and advanced clinical training experience working in healthcare, specific to cancer patients and caregivers, as well as chronic illnesses and pain management. I specialize in treating all forms of grief and loss, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship issues and life transitions. I provide therapy to adult individuals, couples, and families.
Rachel incorporates a variety of theory-based therapeutic modalities in treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She uses cognitive restructuring, behavior modification and emotion regulation methods to focus on improving coping skills and problem solving.
Rachel incorporates mindfulness into griefwork for clients in order to encourage grounding in the grieving process. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Meaning Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are the core modalities that Rachel weaves into her practice when clients are faced with anticipatory, generalized, and/or complicated grief.
Using a variety of therapeutic interventions and modalities, Rachel tailors her approach differently with each client to best serve their individual needs and goals in treatment.