LISW, 14 years of experience
Hi, I'm Rachel—a licensed therapist available to meet with clients in both Arizona and Ohio, here to support you through whatever life is throwing your way. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, ADHD, and more.My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and grounded in the belief that therapy should be a space where you feel safe, seen, and empowered.
During your first appointment, you can expect a calm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we simply get to know each other. I’ll invite you to share what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain, but there’s no pressure to go into anything before you’re ready. We’ll move at your pace and focus on building comfort and trust. I’ll also explain what therapy might look like, answer any questions, and work with you to set goals that feel right for you. My priority is that you leave the first session feeling heard, respected, and a little more at ease about the process.
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is my ability to meet each client exactly where they are—with patience, warmth, and genuine understanding. I draw from evidence-based methods like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed, and attachment-based therapies to help clients identify core beliefs, strengthen coping skills, and work through challenges such as trauma and anxiety. Having worked in a variety of clinical settings—from community mental health centers, and hospitals to rehabilitation facilities and the behavioral health department of an insurance company to now private practice—I bring a well-rounded perspective that allows me to adapt to each person’s unique needs and pace. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, empowered, and capable of lasting change.
I use tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed, strength-based techniques,but at the core, I focus on building a genuine connection with you to support meaningful, lasting change. My style is client-focused and informative, as you deserve to feel confident while navigating your life and emotions.
As a therapist, I’ve seen Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) create meaningful change for many clients. Particularly clients who struggled with intense self-criticism and anxiety. Through CBT, we worked together to identify the unhelpful thought patterns fueling those feelings and began challenging them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. I have also utilized CBT to help clients build awareness of the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I often incorporate practical tools like thought records and cognitive reframing exercises, so clients can apply what they learn between sessions. I find that CBT empowers people to become their own “thought detectives,” leading to lasting growth and resilience.
I have had multiple meaningful experiences utilizing attachment-based therapy with clients who often felt disconnected and fearful in relationships. Through exploring their early attachment patterns and how these showed up in the present, we were able to build safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship first. Over time, this has helped clients recognize and express their needs more openly, leading to deeper, healthier connections outside of therapy as well. In my practice, I use attachment-based therapy to help clients understand how early relational experiences shape their current emotional world. By creating a secure, nonjudgmental space, I support clients in identifying and healing patterns rooted in past attachment wounds. This approach helps foster self-compassion, emotional regulation, and the ability to form more secure and fulfilling.
Many of my clients have had rewarding experiences using Motivational Interviewing (MI) particularly when they felt stuck between wanting change and fearing it. Rather than pushing for immediate action, we explored their ambivalence—what they valued, what they feared losing, and what they hoped to gain. By reflecting their own motivations back to them, the client began to reconnect with their sense of purpose and confidence, eventually taking meaningful steps toward their goals. In my practice, I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients uncover and strengthen their own internal motivation for change. I approach each conversation with curiosity and collaboration, trusting that people often already know what they need—they just need space and support to access it. MI allows clients to feel empowered, respected, and capable of creating the changes they want in their lives.
One of my favorite parts of therapy is providing psychoeducation and seeing how empowering it can be for clients. In my practice, I use psychoeducation to help clients make sense of their experiences and build self-awareness. Whether it’s explaining how trauma impacts the nervous system or how thoughts influence emotions and behavior, I find that knowledge creates both relief and motivation. My goal is to help clients feel informed, capable, and actively engaged in their own healing process.
Providing trauma-informed care has been one of the most meaningful aspects of my work as a therapist. In my practice, I use a trauma-informed approach with every client, recognizing that safety, trust, and collaboration are essential for healing. I focus on helping clients regulate their nervous systems, strengthen coping skills, and understand how trauma impacts the body and mind. My goal is to create a space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered to heal at their own pace.