Rachel Ann Bythrow
It can feel overwhelming trying to get through life's struggles on our own. I am here to help empower you to develop positive coping strategies. I have experience working with adults, women, clients in unhealthy relationships, and clients who have communication issues in their relationships.
I am passionate about helping my clients navigate stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss.
Whether navigating the effects of trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, of life transitions, I am passionate about helping individuals find healing, build resilience, reconnect with themselves, and create a more fulfilling life.
First session
I will meet my clients where they are in terms of motivation and work with them to develop attainable interventions to meet their goals. I will work with you on creating an individualized treatment plan designed for you and your personal goals. I am passionate about helping my clients meet their personalized goals and overcoming challenging obstacles and issues.
Strengths
My goal is to help empower you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life and help you work through challenges you are facing in a safe and supportive environment.
Ideal clients
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Origin story
My own experiences as a survivor have given me a deep understanding of the pain, confusion, and isolation that life's challenges can bring. They inspired me to combine my personal perspective with my professional expertise to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where people feel heard, understood, and supported. I help survivors rebuild self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and process trauma at their own pace. Using trauma-informed, empowerment-based methods, we work together to restore your sense of safety and self.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps you become aware of how your thoughts and behaviors are interconnected. Negative or unhelpful thoughts can lead to distressing emotions and behaviors that reinforce those thoughts.
EMDR
EMDR therapy works on the premise that our emotional well-being is tied to our physical (somatic) state. Therefore, EMDR employs a body-based therapy technique called bilateral simulation. During bilateral simulation, a therapist will guide a client through eye movements, tones, or taps in order to access and move a memory that’s been incorrectly stored to a more functional part of the brain.
Location
Virtual sessions