I am licensed in Illinois with 4 years of professional work experience in a variety of settings, including crisis intervention, community based programs, private practice, hospital and some residential programs as well. My clinical focus and experience has included mood disorders, anxiety/panic, family conflict, trauma, major life transitions and LGBTQ+ concerns. I have plenty of experience working with children, teens and families, including parenting coaching.
I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to reach out for support, even if you have experienced a therapeutic setting in the past. I congratulate you on taking this step, and I am looking forward to being in your corner along the way.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149025520
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Rachel is an awesome therapist and never makes me feel judged. I always feel better after our session and she gives a lot of helpful coping skills and insights.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Rachel is amazing. It’s like she knew me right away. Caring, supportive, guiding, and direct. I think she’s great.
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
I’ve only had 3 sessions with Rachel and it feels like I’ve been working with her forever. She listens and offers new perspectives that I never would have thought of before. When I have a bad day, I know she is just a message away. Rachel is an excellent therapist that genuinely cares about her clients.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd