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Rachel Micheletti, LPC - Virginia Therapist at Grow Therapy

Rachel Micheletti

Rachel Micheletti

(she/her)

LPC
4 years of experience
Warm
Open-minded
Virtual

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I specialize in working with individuals to enhance their self-esteem and support them in becoming their favorite versions of themselves, including both gender and sexuality affirming care. Through personalized therapeutic approaches, I aim to empower my clients to overcome challenges and achieve their personal goals.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In a session with me, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment where your unique experiences and needs are prioritized. My approach integrates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) techniques to address various mental health challenges. During our sessions, we will work collaboratively to: *Explore and understand the root causes of your concerns *Develop practical strategies to enhance your self-esteem and manage anxiety or stress *Address and process past traumas in a safe and controlled manner *Foster a deeper understanding and affirmation of your gender and sexuality identity *Set and achieve personal development goals My goal is to empower you to overcome obstacles and support you in becoming your favorite self. Each session is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic experience.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strengths as a therapist include: *Non-judgmental: I create a safe and accepting environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment. *Compassionate and empathetic: I approach each client with genuine care and understanding, ensuring they feel heard and supported. *Thoughtful: I carefully consider each client's unique situation and tailor my therapeutic approach to best meet their needs. *Good listener: I prioritize active listening, ensuring that clients feel truly understood and validated in our sessions. *Highly certified and trained clinician: My extensive training and certifications in EMDR and CBT equip me with the skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy. I am also a nationally board-certified clinician via the National Board for Counselors. These strengths enable me to support my clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their personal and mental health goals.

About Rachel Micheletti

Identifies as

Specializes in

Autism
LGBTQ
Self Esteem
AnxietyDepressionSex TherapyTrauma and PTSD

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that helps people become aware of negative thinking patterns and replace them with more positive ones. CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts can lead to a negative cycle.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses a combination of techniques to help patients process disturbing memories and emotions. EMDR is often used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, panic, and other trauma-based disorders. It can also help people who have experienced traumatic attachment wounds, such as bad breakups, divorces, or sudden losses.

Gender-affirming therapy

Gender-affirming care is a therapeutic model that helps clients affirm their gender identity. It can include a variety of interventions, such as counseling, hormone therapy, and medical procedures, and can help clients in many ways, including: Processing and understanding Clients can explore their gender identity and related challenges, such as trauma, shame, depression, and self-harm. Creating a safe space Clients can feel safe to be themselves and use their preferred pronouns and names. Linking to support Clients can be connected to social supports, legal services, and health care providers. Promoting alignment Clients can align their lives with their gender identity through interventions like hormone therapy, cosmetic changes, and medical procedures

Eclectic

Eclectic Therapy is a therapy approach that draws the most relevant techniques from other evidence-based therapy modalities together for an effective, individualized treatment plan. Eclectic Therapists value the fact that each client is unique and has unique needs in therapy.