Rachel Duhamell, LCSW

About me

Welcome to Better Help! My name is Rachel Duhamell and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years experience. I work with individual, families and couples. I have learned that every journey is unique. Within the therapeutic relationship, we will work to develop goals to support your individual needs and move towards change. Through self-reflection, therapy can develop your capacity to be more self-aware, challenge negative thoughts and build towards a more safe and healthy life

I have been trained in dialectal behavior therapy(DBT) and I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor(CADC). I have worked as a substance abuse counselor and have knowledge of the 12 steps and other recovery based programs.

My style is person centered and easy going. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Antisocial Personality, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Communication Problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

License information

IL LCSW 149010488