Rachel Gordon
Hi, I’m Rachel. I’m a licensed therapist supporting adults of all ages, including seniors. My approach is warm and grounding, focused on helping you feel more regulated and connected to yourself and others. I have a background in supporting caregivers, parents of differently-abled children, and those navigating grief, loss, and major life transitions, including pregnancy and parenthood. My commitment is to always trust what you tell me. We all need connection to be our best selves. This is a judgement free space for you to bring fears, sadness, and even ambivalence, to develop your wise-mind and cultivate a deep appreciation for what makes you uniquely you.
I can help you think through difficult situations and be a sounding board to support you to live your Big Beautiful Life!
First session
Goal setting is collaborative. We'll spend time each session building skills you can use outside of sessions and helping you develop behaviors that align with your values to feel more connected to yourself and others. This is your time and space to learn and grow!
Strengths
Past clients say I am a good listener and offer a non-judgmental space to openly share. I have a good sense of humor and want to instill hope. I don’t believe in imposing my values and will strive to empathize and let you know you are cared for.
Ideal clients
I consider myself an advocate for the neurodiverse. My background has focused on working with parents of vulnerable children who have experienced loss or are coping with ADHD and Autism Spectrum. I also have expertise in navigating the parenting needs of those with a Pathologically Demanding Avoidant (PDA) child. I do not advocate for behavioral modification like ABA. I have additional training and experience working with clients around death and dying and loved ones coping with grief and loss, and life transitions.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is woven into each client’s session to anchor the work we do and help guide treatment. We will work to slow down reactions and build more awareness so you can respond authentically and feel emotionally regulated.
Structural Family Therapy
We can examine the influence of inter-generational dynamics and your current family system. Understanding the impacts of relational dynamics can help improve your mood and help you feel more at ease.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Solution focused therapy allows a change in perspective, to focus on the future, and look for alternatives to problems.
Motivational Interviewing
MI can help you weigh the pros and cons and understand how to start making changes. If you’re feeling ambivalent or struggling to make healthy choices this technique can help add clarity to initiate change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Learning DBT skills can be a highly effective way to strengthen your own efficacy, better tolerate stress, and conquer relationship challenges. Like CBT, client's are given skills to practice between sessions to build mastery.
Location
Virtual sessions