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Rachel Sharp

LCPC (she/her)11 years of experience
4.8 (35)
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

I specialize in trauma therapy, including EMDR, for adults who feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but can't seem to change. I work with clients navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and the lingering effects of painful or overwhelming experiences. My goal is to help you understand not only what you're experiencing, but why these patterns developed and how you can begin to respond differently. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply relational. I believe healing happens within a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship where you can be honest without fear of judgment. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I work with you to understand how past experiences may be shaping your emotions, relationships, beliefs about yourself, and responses to the world around you.

I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, perfectionism, and low self-esteem, among others.

I integrate EMDR, attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic exploration, and emotion-focused techniques based on your individual needs. EMDR can be especially helpful when you understand intellectually that something is in the past, but your body, emotions, or relationships still respond as though it is happening in the present. Together, we can explore unresolved experiences, strengthen your sense of safety and self-worth, and develop new ways of responding to yourself and the people around you. You don't have to have a single defining trauma or know exactly what needs to be healed before beginning therapy. Whether you're struggling with childhood experiences, relationship wounds, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, or a persistent sense that you're not enough, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and create meaningful change. I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome.

First session

First session or two will be information gathering and assessment as well as rapport/relationship building. I want to leave those two sessions with a deep understanding of what you would like to accomplish in therapy and what past life experiences and relationships have molded you into the person you are today. I will also work to identify strengths and potential obstacles to progress.

Strengths

Clients have described me as warm, approachable, and genuinely curious. I ask thoughtful questions that can help you look at things from a different perspective and uncover patterns that may not be immediately obvious. I’m comfortable taking the lead when you’re not sure where to begin, while still making sure our work is collaborative and focused on what matters most to you. Many clients have chosen to continue working with me for years, which I believe reflects the trust and connection we build together. If you’re new to therapy or looking for a therapist who can provide guidance, structure, and thoughtful questions while you find your footing, I may be a great fit.

Ideal clients

I am best positioned to serve clients who would like to better regulate their emotions and be in control of/reduce unhelpful inner dialogue. I have extensive experience working with chronic traumatization and am able to help clients eliminate the impact negative past experiences have on their day-to-day life and perceptions. I have worked with emerging adulthood issues and life transitions extensively as well. I have worked also with working professionals who are navigating workplace burnout and navigating setting a health work/life balance in a late capitalism.

Treatment methods

Attachment-based

I explore client's early relationships with primary caregivers and help develop insight into how these early childhood experiences impact adult capacity for intimate connection.

EMDR

I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or commonly abbreviated 'EMDR,' to assist clients with reprocessing traumatic experiences and installing healthier narratives in response to the traumatic event. This treatment approach is especially helpful for clients who have experienced trauma.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

I utilize Internal Family Systems, or widely known as 'IFS,' to help clients deepen their understanding of how various life past experiences form 'parts' of self and these parts contribute to unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

I utilize Emotion Focused Therapy to help clients deepen their connection to their emotional responses, viewing our feelings as a crucial compass that helps us navigate our needs in relationships.

Location

Virtual sessions

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (35)2 reviews
August 19, 2025

Love working with Dr. Sharp - she is very good at actively listening, providing helpful perspectives and asking thoughtful questions.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 5 with Rachel
July 2, 2025

I am so very happy that I came across Rachel. She is very good, sharp, knowledgable, solution-oriented, great ACTIVE listener.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Rachel

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