As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, my mission is to educate and empower individuals and families. My approach emphasizes advocacy, communication, and personal engagement, recognizing the unique genetic and cultural differences of each family, couple, child, and individual. My aim is to build enduring relationships within the community, families, couples, caregivers, parents, children, and on a personal level. I seize every chance to leverage my expertise for a positive social impact. My objective is to support families, couples, children, and individuals in overcoming their challenges, empowering them to enact lasting changes, and contributing to a thriving, productive, safe, and healthy community through one-on-one engagement. I am a firm advocate of holistic self-improvement, believing in the necessity of intentional daily life and self-betterment. My role involves equipping and empowering communities, families, couples, parents, caregivers, children, and individuals with the knowledge and skills to strengthen interpersonal relationships and pursue self-actualization in their personal lives, within the community, their families, as caregivers, parents, and children, using an educational, preventive, and strength-based approach.
With over a decade of experience aiding clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns, I hold the conviction that you are the master of your narrative and possess numerous strengths that will aid you in surmounting your challenges. Initiating therapy requires bravery, and I commend you for taking that first step.
Personally, I identify primarily as an African American woman with deep spiritual beliefs, a mother of nine, and a Ya-Ya (grandmother) of seven. My life experiences, professional background, and education have equipped me to actively engage in advocacy, empowerment, and self-sufficiency for communities, families, caregivers, parents, and children, perpetuating a cycle of change to make a difference in the world.
Additional areas of focus:Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Written on Apr 03, 2026 after therapy with Rachel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Rachel is Godsent. She is not only a knowledgeable counselor but also incredibly wise and genuinely listens when you speak. She speaks sincerely and offers wonderful guidance to her patients. I've seen many different therapists in the past and Rachel is the first one who I feel is invested in my therapy journey and truly wants to see me grow and heal.
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Rachel is absolutely wonderful. She really takes the time to understand what I need help with even learning the ins and outs of my particular business which is very helpful in working through some of the issues I’m dealing with.
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Rachel is awesome at what she does! She's incredibly intelligent, caring, direct and intuitive. able to read pretty much any situation with excellent accuracy, objectivity and feedback. i don't have a large sample size, but easily best therapist I've ever spoken too, and would highly recommend to anyone who wants to truly take their mental health to the next level!
Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
She is excellent
Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Rachel Bivens has truly helped me see myself. She has helped me acknowledge and begin to heal my inner child. Most importantly she has helped me find my voice and has encouraged me to use my voice to ask for what I truly want. 2025 has been a year of twists and turns. I am so glad I had Rachel to talk through things.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Lovely and amazing
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Ms. Bivens is an amazing therapist. She engages with me in a way that makes me feel heard while also giving me productive feedback and tips to achieve my goals. I would absolutely recommend
Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Best therapist I’ve had in a long time.
Written on Oct 18, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Honestly, Rachel has been a great help for me mentally. I feel like she actually listens and gives me really good feedback, encouraging me to be the best self I can be.
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 10 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I cannot recommend my therapist Rachel Bivens enough. From day one, she has created a space where I felt truly heard and understood. She listens without judgement and always manages to ask the right questions that gets to the heart of what I’m feeling. Her advise is not only thoughtful but practical-something I can actually apply to my day to day life. Every session leaves me feeling lighter, more grounded, and more in tune with myself. If your looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and helps you grow, Rachel is the ONE!!
Written on Aug 03, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Rachel makes me feel heard and I like that she’s easy to communicate with. I like the fact that she’s been very helpful with my self care journey and she’s been very involved with my feelings and I feel very transparent with her about everything so far!
Written on Jun 21, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rachel is an amazing therapist; she has the right guidance and advice. In addition, she is compassionate and so kind.
Written on Jun 15, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
very helpful in context of relationships
Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Rachel is the best therapist I’ve ever had. I’m very grateful to have matched with her. She asks insightful questions and provides input/accountability without judgement. I have told her things I haven’t ever told anybody before and I feel like she has helped me to grow leaps and bounds in our time together. Sometimes she will even relay things about me that I have never told her before. She is very perceptive. I can’t say enough great things about Rachel.
Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Amazing Therapist who encourages you and makes you feel accomplished. Listens and gives amazing advice. Helped me so much!
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
She takes her time, never rushed, always is making sure you understand what she is trying to tell you. She makes you understand things in a different way and I love that ! I would highly recommend her to anyone !
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Rachel is very professional and trustworthy. I really feel she listens to me and helps me to understand some things about myself and my relationships. I really appreciate her
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I have noticed a big improvement in myself since I’ve been working with my therapist. It took some time for me to get to this point in my therapy journey. I am forever grateful for choosing the life that I want to live and showing up for myself In every capacity.
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
She has made me feel heard. She is helping me find the love in me where there were holes. Slowly but surely we are getting this patch work done to make me feel whole again. I am so grateful
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and adhd
Before I ever met my therapist, I was sent a worksheet about things that I needed in a therapist or things that’s a therapist, and I could discuss in our sessions. And the first message I received from her, was explaining to me about myself and my external validation that I need to feel good enough. It is really great that my therapist pin points things that need help or healthy boundaries or for me to be understood. My therapist is really helping me achieve my goals, understand myself better and giving me my confidence in my power back.
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Very helpful and resourceful.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mind blowing and life altering. Rachel has helped me realize so much about myself in just a couple sessions. From the first session I have felt safe to be vulnerable . Although I’m not where I want to be in my healing journey I’m also not where I was a few weeks ago.
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I can actually witness the change within myself thanks to Rachel. God bless her!
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Rachel is very attentive and a great listener. I was skeptical because I’ve been looking for a therapist for a while now . But Rachel is very great to talk to she really helps you analyze what you’re thinking and why.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great so far, I am grateful to have met her
Written on Aug 11, 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, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Rachel is very helpful to me and understand my goals
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
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