Hello! I am Rachel, and I look forward to getting to know you. I practice from a strengths-
based, trauma-informed perspective, grounded in the belief that every person carries
inherent dignity, worth, and resilience. I have been a social worker for 23 years and have
lived in Northern Nevada for the past 14 years, deeply valuing the relationships, schools,
communities, and outdoor lifestyle that make this region unique. I work with adolescents
and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions.
I am committed to supporting individuals impacted by identity-based oppression and strive
to create a therapeutic space that is affirming, culturally responsive, and grounded in social
justice. My work recognizes how systems and lived experiences shape mental health while
honoring each client’s strengths and capacity for growth.

 

My clinical approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, integrating evidence-based approaches that foster both present-moment resilience and healing from past experiences. I believe that each person already possesses the inner strengths and capacity needed to move toward an authentic and meaningful life. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken; it is about reconnecting with what is already there while helping the nervous system process experiences that may continue to affect the present. Together, we clarify your values, process past experiences, and develop practical skills that support healing, resilience, and movement toward a life that feels authentic, grounded, and aligned with who you truly are.