Rachel Mitchell
I’m a licensed clinical social worker with experience in both private practice and inpatient hospital settings. I enjoy building strong, positive relationships with my clients and using humor to help foster connection in session.
I’m human too — I strive to be a relatable and approachable therapist, creating an open, collaborative, honest, and supportive space where you can be yourself without filtering.
I’m human too — I strive to be a relatable and approachable therapist, creating an open, collaborative, honest, and supportive space where you can be yourself without filtering.
First session
During the first session, expect a relaxed and welcoming environment where we'll get to know each other. I'll ask about your background, what brought you to therapy, and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll discuss any concerns or questions and begin setting initial goals at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Strengths
I create a welcoming and relaxed environment where you can feel at ease being yourself. I enjoy bringing authenticity, humor, and a little quirkiness to sessions, which helps break down barriers and makes it easier to connect. My goal is for you to feel comfortable, seen, and supported.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, career transitions, work-life balance challenges, interpersonal distress, or conflict within family and friend relationships. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward and are seeking support to better understand themselves, improve communication, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting, and sustainable change in their personal and professional lives.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves collaboratively identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, setting specific goals, and equipping clients with practical skills to foster positive change and empower them in their mental well-being journey.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive processing involves working with clients to explore and reframe their thought processes, particularly those linked to trauma or distressing experiences. In my therapeutic experience, guiding clients through cognitive processing techniques has entailed helping them identify and reevaluate negative cognitions associated with their trauma, promoting adaptive thinking and contributing to their healing and emotional well-being.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
In my practice with mindfulness-based therapy, I've guided clients in cultivating present-moment awareness and non-judgmental observation of their thoughts and emotions. This approach involves incorporating mindfulness techniques, such as breath awareness and meditation, to enhance self-awareness and promote a more balanced response to stressors. Clients have found these practices valuable in reducing anxiety, improving focus, and fostering a greater sense of overall well-being.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions600 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, Suite B
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- IllinoisLicense 149024831