I believe humans are beautifully complex beings with a mind, body, and spirit - to isolate healing to only one of these areas is to significantly limit potential growth.
Therefore, as a therapist I seek to create a non-judgmental space where you can begin to tap into your inner wisdom by paying attention to your full experience in the present moment.
I use a variety of mindfulness, art-based, and experiential techniques to identify and explore patterns, narratives, and systems that have held you back from living a full, meaningful life.
My approach to therapy is a highly individualized and collaborative process – a supportive honest relationship between therapist and client. I invite curiosity and introspection to listen to the messages your body sends, while also providing a mirror to help you see yourself more clearly. Together, we will work on moving from a place of fear and feeling “stuck” to freedom, creativity, and playfulness.
My specialties include working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship dynamics and communication. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, families, and adults. I am trained in EMDR, and integrate somatic-based skills in all of my work.
I have worked in youth day-treatment, schools, adult outpatient, and integrated care settings, which have provided me with experience in treating individuals from diverse communities, identities, and cultural backgrounds. While I welcome and validate all identities, I am particularly passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, I am committed to anti-racism work both in and out of my clinical practice and prioritize my sliding scale first for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.
In order to show up fully for others, I prioritize my own self-care by reading, practicing yoga and meditation, and dancing (preferably to live music)! I love exploring the Colorado mountains and Southwest desert, trying new restaurants with loved ones, traveling internationally, and visiting my family across the U.S.
Rachel’s Training & Experience:
MSW, University of Denver
BSW, Ohio State University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #CSW 0992651 _______________________________
Somatic Therapy for Trauma Treatment: Healing attachment, racial, and collective trauma through the body
EMDR Basic Training
EMDR with Grief & Mourning
EMDR & Somatic Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Nutritional & Integrative Interventions for Mental Health Disorders
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified
Ketamine & Psychedelic Medicine Certified