About Me
Hello! I hold a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. My skill-set has been molded working in a domestic violence shelter for women, college counseling center, medium-security correctional facility for men, and providing outpatient mental health services for individuals of all ages and struggles. I take a modern, holistic, and interpersonal approach incorporating elements from different theories depending on the person and the situation.
Life is hard, and triggers are unavoidable. Change is unpleasant in the short term, but can improve the quality of our lives in the long-term. The goal of therapy is to identify the obstacles and learn ways to change our thoughts and behaviors resulting in less emotional distress. My end goal is to empower people to confidently resolve their struggles independent of mental health professionals in the future once they refine their skills. I offer a safe, confidential presence and am eager to offer support and guidance on your journey. You've already done the work to survive; now let's find a way to thrive!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions
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LGBT
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Grief
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Eating disorders
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Parenting issues
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Anger management
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Self esteem
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Career difficulties
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Coping with life changes
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ADHD
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Abandonment
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Adoption and Foster Care
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Antisocial Personality
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Attachment Issues
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Autism and Asperger Syndrome
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Blended Family Issues
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Body Image
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Cancer
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Caregiver Issues and Stress
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Chronic Pain Illness and Disability
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Co-morbidity
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Codependency
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Commitment Issues
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Communication Problems
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Control Issues
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Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
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Dependent Personality
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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
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Dissociation
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Divorce and Separation
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Domestic Violence
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Drug and Alcohol Addiction
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Eating and Food-Related Issues
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Emptiness
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Family Problems
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Fatherhood Issues
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Fertility Issues
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Forgiveness
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Gender Dysphoria
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Guilt and Shame
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Hoarding
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Impulsivity
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Infidelity
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Isolation/Loneliness
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Life Purpose
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Men's Issues
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Midlife Crisis
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Money and Financial Issues
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Mood Disorders
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Narcissism
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Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD
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Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
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Paranoia
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Phobias
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Post-traumatic Stress
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Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
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Self-Harm
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Self-Love
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Sexual Assault and Abuse
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Sexuality
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Smoking/Vaping Cessation
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Social Anxiety and Phobia
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Women's Issues
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Workplace Issues
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Young Adult Issues
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Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 3
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
WI LPC 8248-125
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rachelle Filipiak. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very knowledgeable and a great listener!! Excellent experience
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and anger management
It was effortless for me to connect with her. Also, I think she is an excellent listener and provides good tools and recommendations.
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Rachelle has been an excellent therapist for me. I strongly recommend.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and anger management
My therapist is the best! I feel comfortable in discussing traumatic experiences and I don't feel judged. Strongly recommend her.
Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Rachelle has been enormously helpful through one of the most unusual times in my life. Choosing to transition just as the government decides to stir up transphobia could have been disastrous but her compassion makes me feel recognized and valued, at last, in my true gender identity.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Rachelle is a fantastic therapist who has helped me immensely in my mental health journey. I always feel like my emotions and experiences are valid. She puts great care into her sessions and you can tell that she supports and values her clients!
Written on Apr 24, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
she's a great therapist. I really feel comfortable opening up to her
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Rachelle is fabulous, she is really easy to talk with. She has a really friendly and supportive personality. She understands without judgment and feels like a friend in a way!
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Rachelle is very patient and experienced.
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Rachelle is an amazing listener, encourager, and therapist! She pays close attention and keeps me accountable which I really appreciate, cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Rachelle is amazing
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, adhd, sleeping disorders, and lgbt
Very thoughtful, understanding and asks great questions.
Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Rachelle for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rachelle is the BEST therapist! I feel validated, heard, and respected by her. I would recommend Rachelle to any of my friends and family!
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Rachelle for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Rachelle is a truly wonderful therapist, as well as a warm, kind, and empathic person. It’s very easy to open up to her about difficult things. I would recommend her to anyone looking for therapy
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Rachelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
I have found Rachelle to be very kind, attentive, and effective. I like that she personalizes her methods and takes into account what I want and need at the current appointment. She's flexible with her schedule to accommodate my different time zone. She's the best therapist I've had on betterhelp.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Rachelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She is very kind and helpful! The way she responds to my issues is genuine and with a lot of compassion
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Rachelle for 4 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders, and self esteem
Extremely supportive, great listener and very helpful.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Rachelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt
Best counselor ever.
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