I am committed to providing person-centered, diversity affirming care. I am passionate about establishing a safe and authentic space for my clients to express themselves and work through the issues that brought them to therapy. I am passionate about helping those who have experienced trauma, complex trauma, and intergenerational trauma heal from their experiences and learn how to reclaim the life they want to live.

I enjoy working with clients from all different backgrounds and experiences. My lived experiences as a Hispanic American, as well as my educational and professional experiences have helped me to recognize the importance of providing diversity-affirming care that is tailored to each person’s individual lived experiences. I provide culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodivergent affirming care for those looking to heal from past experiences and learn to walk a new path forward.

My career has spanned multiple clinical settings, including outpatient substance abuse treatment, inpatient and intensive outpatient programs, and private practice across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Using a direct, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach, I work with my clients to understand their unique experiences and perspectives to create a collaborative and individualized path forward in therapy. We can work together to build on the strengths and resilience you already have within yourself while learning new ways of coping with your experiences. We can do this while helping you shift into new, more helpful and balanced ways of thinking and seeing the world.

I use an integrative, individualized treatment approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

About Rachel:

• Enjoys playing video games (particularly J-RPGs and fighting games)

• Loves reading, baking, and crafting (especially needle felting and diamond painting)