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New to Grow
Hello, I’m Rhea Vacha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults ages 6 and up. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered as they work toward improved mental health, resilience, and meaningful change in their lives.
During our first session, we will spend time getting to know one another and discussing what brings you to therapy. I will ask questions about your current concerns, your personal history, and what you hope to gain from counseling so I can better understand how to support you. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and share what feels most important to you. Together, we will begin identifying goals for therapy and talk about what approaches may be most helpful moving forward. My goal during the first session is to create a comfortable, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and confident about the process ahead.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel genuinely heard and understood. I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique experiences, helping clients feel comfortable discussing difficult thoughts, emotions, or life challenges. I also focus on practical, evidence-based strategies that help clients build meaningful coping skills they can use in everyday life. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care, I work collaboratively with clients to identify patterns, strengthen resilience, and develop tools that support lasting change. My goal is to help clients not only navigate current challenges but also leave therapy with greater confidence, self-awareness, and the skills needed to continue growing beyond the therapy space.
I work best with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life stressors, emotional challenges, or major transitions and are looking for a supportive space to process and grow. Many of the individuals and families I support are seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment to medical or family stress, or difficulties with coping and emotional regulation. I also enjoy working with clients who are motivated to better understand themselves, develop healthier coping strategies, and build resilience as they move toward meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I work with clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills through structured, goal-oriented strategies like cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation. The goal is to create lasting change and empower clients to manage challenges independently.
Couples Counseling
My approach to couples counseling is collaborative and focused on improving communication and connection. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help partners identify patterns that contribute to conflict, build healthier ways of responding, and strengthen their relationship.
Schema Therapy
My approach incorporates Schema Therapy to help clients identify and understand long-standing patterns shaped by early experiences. I work with clients to recognize how these schemas impact current thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and support them in developing healthier, more adaptive ways of coping and relating to themselves and others.
Motivational Interviewing
My approach incorporates Motivational Interviewing to support clients in exploring ambivalence and strengthening their motivation for change. I use a collaborative, nonjudgmental style to help clients identify their values, build confidence, and move toward meaningful, self-directed goals.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
My approach incorporates Child-Parent Psychotherapy to strengthen the parent-child relationship and support healthy attachment. I work with caregivers and children together to process experiences, improve communication, and build a sense of safety, connection, and emotional regulation.