Hello and welcome!
My name is Rachel and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP). I was trained at Richmont Graduate University in Chattanooga, TN and specialized in Trauma and Sex Therapy.
Helping individuals to heal from their pasts and grow into the best version of themselves is something I truly love. Today, we know that trauma settles into our brains and bodies in ways that time cannot fully heal (despite the old adage, “time heals everything”) but there is hope. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is considered by many to be one of the best treatments for trauma and is my preferred methodology in helping individuals to get “unstuck”. I also align with psychodynamic and existential therapies. Although I decided not to pursue couples’ sex therapy after school, my training has better equipped me in helping individuals move forward in their work towards holistic, embodied healing.
I have been a part of the counseling world for 7 hears now, and in this time, I have worked in hospital settings, a University and in most recent years, private practice.
It’s important to note that complex trauma is something we have all experienced to some degree. Please do not allow comparisons to hold you back from your healing- your story and desire for help are valid.
If you feel like we could be a good fit, I would love to talk with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Attachment issues, Dissociation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TN LPC 3959
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Rachel is a great listener.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Rachel is absolutely amazing! She really takes the time to understand my problems and helps me work through things. She truly listens and I couldn't have found a better therapist!
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
So far she has been excellent.
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes