Welcome. My name is Rashel and I have over 20 years working in mental health and addictions. I use a variety of modalities to get you the best version of yourself that you can be. I am a short-term solution focused therapist, while using a variety of modalities and techniques to help make changes in your life. My specialty is working with those with addictions as well as mood disorders.
Our first session is an informational session so that I can learn what you want in therapy. My job is to listen and come up with a plan that is attainable so that you can be successful in your counseling sessions with me.
I have been in the counseling field for many years. I enjoy working with people and help them be the best version of themselves. I am empathetic and believe in change, motivation, taking a risk in therapy. If it weren't for risks, you wouldn't be looking into therapy.
I love working will a diverse population of problems and struggles. This allows me to continue using a variety of skills. If you are someone having adjustments to daily life or experiencing a long term addiction, I am willing and experienced to help you on your journey in counseling.
I have been using and helping clients reach their goals with this treatment modality. This is a thought changing technique that will help with most anxiety and depressive symptoms. When using this technique, it is important that you work on changing your thoughts outside of the therapeutic alliance.
I have been certified in DBT for many years. This modality is especially useful with depression, suicidal and people who experience distress tolerance. If you experience challenges regulating your emotions this skill is helpful to practice and use, to get you on the road to emotion management.
I am a solution focused therapist who believes if treated correctly, therapy will not last many years. Trying a variety of ways to help solve the problems as well as being an empathetic listening goes hand in hand with this technique.