I am licensed in Illinois with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, & bipolar disorder. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago Relationship Therapy
IL LCPC 180002386
IL LMFT 166000445
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Rachel is kind and compassionate very easy to talk to and vent too. She is helping me navigate through a rough patch and keeping me motivated and I’m truly grateful and thank you for that .
Written on Mar 03, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, an
I have always had a stigma towards therapists, I had a bad experience. But Rachel has helped me with getting over that and made me comfortable enough to talk about a lot of things. 10/10 would recommend her for anyone.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
Rachel is great! She listens and helps me with how I can handle different situations. I really enjoyed our sessions.
Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd