I am licensed in Maryland with over 10 years of professional work experience with diverse and multicultural populations. I have worked in the past, with adolescents, teenagers, adults and geriatrics in a behavioral hospital set up in Georgia. I use evidence-based approaches which include, CBT, Solution Focused therapy, psychotherapy, Mindfulness- Based therapy and behavioral therapy. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, grief and loss, depression and relationships issues. I also have experience working with people who have criminal recidivism, having worked in a State Correctional facility. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, working very closely with each client.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am very excited to undertake this therapeutic journal with you.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MD LCPC LC8154
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I feel comfortable talking to Rachel. She is very professional and offers useful tips to overcome challenges.
Written on Apr 21, 2026 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Rachel has been a great help getting me through some very hard times in my life.
Written on Apr 08, 2026 after therapy with Rachel for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I cannot stop marveling at the competence of Rachel Marina. I have had executive coaching, personal trauma, and confidence training sessions with her that have met my needs to the ter! She is so skilled in working with a senior-level professional woman that I wish we had been paired together sooner. I appreciate her skills and empathy as well.
Written on Mar 23, 2026 after therapy with Rachel for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, coaching, and compassion fatigue
A great therapist that is very knowledgeable and offers a lot of advice on resources and tools.
Written on Dec 28, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She's excellent, a mix of realism, pragmatism, practicality, and intuitive experience. Our discussions are helpful.
Written on Dec 06, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Rachel is a great therapist. She listens to everything I have to say and offers meaningful suggestions and advice. I feel like she takes the time to get to know me and respects my concerns.
Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd