HI! I'm Rachael (she/her), It's Nice to MEET you.
I became a therapist because I love helping people. It may seem cliché, but this felt like the most direct route to easing some of the suffering I see in the world. I believe in the power of connection, and feel everyone deserves to have somebody in their corner. I hope to be a safe place to land, no matter what you're going through.
My clients and friends describe me as a good mix of direct and kind. I offer a balance of validation, acceptance, and problem-solving. I usually try to bring in some humor, too, because historically, humor has helped me and others to accept where we are non-judgmentally and make the next move.
I have specialized training and years of experience in evidence-based therapies rooted in Mindfulness, such as DBT and RO DBT, though I often pull from different modalities to best suit each client's needs.
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I am particularly passionate about helping young adults navigate life, especially neurodivergent folks and those on the spectrum. I'm often told I'm a necessary resource for people who might not feel comfortable leaning on their parents or friends, but need someone in their corner to guide them through the trials of adulthood.
I also love working with women in a variety of life stages and circumstances. So often we are going through transitions or trying to figure out what our next steps are while dealing with immense societal pressures. I have the life experiences and professional background to help women feel confident in their decisions, prioritize their own wellbeing, and heal.
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This is Frida, my pup! She may make an appearance in sessions 🐾
My APPROACH TO THERAPY
My core values and strongest beliefs surround belonging. My work often comes down to healing wounds of invalidation and fears about how we cannot belong as our authentic selves. I believe everyone is deserving and worthy of love. My impossible dream is that I can fire myself from work one day, because everyone will wake up and suddenly understand their inherent worth.
But being worthy of love is not the same as knowing how to find and keep it. That's where I come in. I help clients ask for what they need, set boundaries, and identify the kinds of relationships that do and do not serve them. I help people identify their emotions and needs, and express them in an effective way.
You are worthy of love, and you are not alone.
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