Licensed to practice in Colorado and accepts 11 insurances. Specializes in Trauma and PTSD, High Clinical Acuity, Child or Adolescent and 9 more.
(she/her)
Hi, I’m Rachel. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience. I aim to help all clients answer the question “what if it could be better?”. I hope to support people of all ages in taking the steps toward growing, learning, and healing. I work to make therapy feel supportive, accessible, and offer genuine connection. My background in child and adolescent therapy, school counseling, and being a Re- Engagement Specialist to help families obtain access to resources that can support their unique needs. These unique therapy and real world work experiences have shaped my ability to be present and level headed during crisis. I bring that grounded approach into every session. to know a client from a strength-based and trauma informed lens. This means I will always see the good in you, even if it may feel hard to see within yourself. I use Narrative therapy and CBT, coming from a trauma-informed lens to help you move toward a life that feels manageable and meaningful. I am an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist, which is the gold star standard for most ethical EMDR trauma healing practice.
Together, we'll use your strengths to build a tool box for coping. In our work together, you can expect a compassionate and down-to-earth approach. In a chaotic and ever changing world, finding understanding your experiences can help you change the narratives of your life story. Understanding your past and present experiences allows space for new perspectives to take root and blossom when re-writing your story to align with your values, feel empowering, and bring new hope. I aim to help clients feel empowered, seen, and understood.
Clients often share with me that they appreciate my genuineness, kindness, and sense of feeling seen without judgement. People who tend to thrive working with me appreciate a therapist who is real, cares about your best life, celebrates your successes and and sits with you in hard times, and is a steady force when exploring the tougher parts inside. You may be someone who feels overwhelmed, is navigating the challenges of life, or has been struggling to understand all parts of themselves. Many of my clients are people who feel they are struggling to meet all the expectations of life — people who tend to put others before themselves — and people who are longing to be seen and supported the way they do for others. Therapy becomes the place where they can finally get the support they deserve, reflect on their experiences, and rewrite the stories their inner voice dictates about themselves and the world. Reaching out is often the hardest step, but you don't have to do it alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey and help you find the something better you have searching for.
I have the most clinical experience with high school and college aged clients. I have worked with both extensively since 2019. Moreover, I have worked with clients as young as 7 and as old as 65. I am most effective at supporting folks who are looking for a high support, high accountability type of counselor. Typically, I am gentle and validating in my approach, always looking to highlight wins, strengths, and growth. Clients who want to make progress, learn about themselves and their mental health, and are open to new perspectives work best. I have found clients that have ADHD/ anxiety/ depression/substance misuse/ respond positively to my care. I love supporting and uplifting women in their power.
Method of learning to calm your mind and body in order to properly process traumatic memories. Science backs this method through research, consistent symptom improvement across all who engage, and long term improved outcomes.
We often accept the stories we are told about ourselves and the world around us. However, those stories may be viewed from a new perspective to allow a re writing of your story. Often, creating a new truth in how you see yourself and the world around you.
I always approach experiences with a trauma informed care lens. Meaning, I am always going to reflect on experiences a client shares (knowing there is much I do not know) and do my best to proceed cautiously and safely through therapy.
I always come from a strength-based lens. You always have something to lean on that has helped you survive every negative experience. Using those strengths in new, healthier, and safe ways will help achieve therapeutic goals. It is not my job to judge your past, but rather to reflect on how you were likely doing the best you could with the skills and support you had.
Teaching the way the brain, body, and mind work is a vital part of supporting clients in long term healing. If one can understand the mechanism, then it can be fine tuned to run smoothly.