I am a professional counselor, licensed in the state of Idaho and has been in the mental health field for the past 10 years, starting as a community based specialist, working my way up to counselor. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with an emphasis in trauma in 2019. I was hired as a addiction counselor for an outpatient program right after I got my license and found I am passionate to help people into recovery. My style is casual and welcoming with the ability to help my clients feel comfortable with therapy. I am a natural with cognitive behavioral therapy, and I include other techniques such as mindfulness, acceptance theory, solution focused, person centered, and motivational interviewing.
I was transplanted into the Northwest as a young girl in a small community in Eastren Oregon. The closest big city to us was Boise Idaho. After I graduated with my bachlor degree form Eastren Oregon University, I decided to settle in Nampa Idaho in 2012. Summer of 2023 I decided to relocate to West Virginia but I continue to work with the people of Idaho through BetterHelp. I do my best to stay informed in what is happening in the state because of my clients as well as the fact that I also have people I care about personally still there.
I am a mother of two boys that have mental health diagnosis and there are many people in my life that struggle with mental health. It is through my personal experiences and relationships that has helped me to develop my approach to therapy. It begins with acceptance of the individual and their personal beliefs and backgrounds that make them who they are. Through compassion, and empathy, I strive to go at the speed and pace of my clients, to help them achieve their personal goals.
Making the choice to seek therapy is not easy. Together, we can develop a plan that targets your desired outcome. I am here to help you on your journey to become a better you.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
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I like how Rachel and I are able to connect. She offers great insight
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She’s listening to me and giving me some life experience
Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Rachel is amazing. Kind and understanding. Gives great home work!
Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks
Rachel is fantastic. She listens, she lets me speak, she ties in to things well from what we've discussed. I appreciate all she's doing.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Rachel is as genuine as they come. After seeing other therapists, every session with Rachel feels like a breath of fresh air. I finally feel like I am working with someone who listens to and understands me. She's direct while also being extremely kind, so as a person with a lot of anxiety, I don't worry or wonder what she's thinking during our sessions. She tells me what she's thinking, and, even if it's tough to hear at times, I know it's coming from a place of care and with the honest intention to help. Anyway, I love her! <3
Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Absolutely love her as my counselor, she's straight forward and makes me feel very comfortable!
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is my favorite and has helped me in countless ways. Forever greatful!
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
I'm coming back to better help and with Rachel because she is a great counselor
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really like my sessions with Rachel, she has helped me a lot.
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Rachel listens patiently, is able to ask questions that help clarify and allow me to process underlying concerns. She allows wait time. She is very compassionate blended with a kind sense of humor. I strongly recommend her. :)
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Amazing
Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Rachel is fantastic
Written on Dec 10, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rachel has been kind patient and understanding with my issues. She has always went a step above to help me get through problems even if it's not a scheduled session. 100 percent recommend her to anyone I know!
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Rachel is a great mix of knowledgeable and understanding. She hears me and respects me, but she also knows when to joke with me and when to get serious with me. She makes therapy feel like talking to a friend.
Thank you, Rachel!
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Rachel is the betterhelp therapist I had been looking for. She helped me work through my concerns, find a path for healing, and helped me have the tools to recognize when my behavior is leading me down the wrong path. Rachel doesn't push worksheets and focuses on understanding you as a person.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
She’s really helped me realize a lot of things that I never would’ve considered on my own. I’m so grateful that she not only listens to me but she shows me another side to the situation. She has helped me tremendously with understanding my own emotions. I can’t thank her enough.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I had a wonderful first session with Rachel Thornburg. I can't wait to meet with her again next week!
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I love her. I only have met her once. She is very understanding, professional,makes a lot of sense, wish I could call her every day. She made me feel secure, easy to communicate with. Thank you so much.
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Rachel is amazing! She hit the nail on the head during our first 2 sessions! I’m looking forward to continuing to work through my other issues with her.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
She has a lot of great information and finds ways to help boost you back up and gain confidence in yourself again. She’s a sweetheart and just a all around wonderful person to have help through hard issues!
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Rachel is great. She gave me lots of tools to help me identify feelings & work through situations.
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Rachel is attentive, listens well, and is down to earth. She finds ways to communicate well, support individual situations, and definitely is routine in her approach and support.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, adhd, career difficulties, and addictions
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