Licensed to practice in California and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Grief, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.

Rachel Connelly

(she/her)

LMFT, 15 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

Each of us has our own story and sometimes our experiences leaves us feeling confused, frightened, sad, and often tremendously isolated. I believe therapy can unravel harmful repetitive thought processes and behaviors. Your painful experiences do not have to define you. My approach to therapy always starts with listening to my client's needs. My methods evolve through constant customization and mutual collaboration. Therapy with me will include exploring aspects of life that are not working well and constructing solutions.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I listen to my clients' stressors and try to prioritize what is both the most pressing goal to attend to first as well as simple short-term stress reduction secrets ( I got tons) so my clients feel they are able to attend therapy with me next week.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders, childhood trauma including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorders. Also, I work with clients who are experiencing relationship issues, grief, and life transitions. One of my biggest strengths is helping my clients live purposeful and meaningful lives.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Anyone who is stressed out- I am your super-soulful solution focused therapist

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction

Grief

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

ADHD

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

California

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I specialize in trauma - all kinds single incident like a breakup of a partner, or death of a family member as well as multi-stressors like war Vets, critical incident trauma, childhood trauma, rape, and too much stressors/trauma to name

Grief Therapy

Grief comes in all forms- mental illness, death, incarceration of a " loved one", refugees, adoption, foster youth, and many other types of " GRIEF"

Strength-Based

WE all have strengths - I am here to find yours with humor, deep dives into our past, and always with a sprinkle of love

, 81 ratings

15 ratings with written reviews

May 5, 2026

Really easygoing and kind! I loved talking with her! I’m looking forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Rachel

April 29, 2026

My first session was very mind blowing and I felt very comfortable and at ease, I really connected with her and she was very direct and funny, can't wait to have the next session!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Rachel

April 26, 2026

she understood me from the start and did not even piss me off when she told me to slow down ... rare for me .. that instant trust

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Rachel