Teletherapy for Waxhaw, NC

I am a Generalist, working with children adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I use a CBT approach, with Christ-centered focus with scripture and prayer. Trauma healing and transformation are essential in my practice.

As a Certified EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Couples Therapist and Supervisor, I love helping couples find or restore the loving closeness they long for. EFT is recognized as one of the most successful approaches to couple therapy. I will help you identify negative patterns of interaction and explore feelings that perpetuate it so that you can step out of the pattern and create new ways of interacting that promote and deepen empathy, closeness, and intimacy. My clinical experience includes helping individuals successfully grow through challenges such as depression, anxiety, healing from trauma and abuse, and coping with loss.

A journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step. Sometimes taking the initial step can be the most challenging thing we do. Congratulations! You’ve taken your first step. As you begin to honor your needs please allow me to walk with you during your wellness journey. I combine clinical skill with compassion to help people of diverse backgrounds reclaim their joy. I help navigate unique situations to restore mind, body, and spirit balance. A successful therapeutic relationship is about building a rapport based on trust. I help to ease emotional burdens and provide a safe and special sanctuary for clients to be themselves.

A Place to Check-In is a virtual space for individuals and families to relax and have a meaningful discussion with a licensed clinician or coach in a supportive environment. It is our goal to de-stigmatize seeking "mental health" services and "going to therapy". Our Clinicians are experienced counselors and therapists who specialize in providing therapeutic services addressing anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma.

Do you feel stuck, unsupported, disconnected, or out of balance in your life? You are not alone, and you are capable of learning new ways to manage life stressors to move towards happiness and growth. Whether you are struggling with the disease of addiction, have relationship issues, are imprisoned with anxiety, or are stuck in the stronghold of depression, you can learn to free yourself from distress by managing negative thoughts and emotions, engaging in healthy communication, and setting boundaries that protect and support you and those you care about.

I’ve been a practicing psychologist for 30 years and I have spent my career counseling individuals, couples, and families with a diverse range of everyday problems and challenges. My goal has always been to help make the lives of my clients a little better and I hope I’ve been able to accomplish this in as many situations as possible. I practice, primarily from a CBT point of view and provide a very interactive and supportive therapeutic environment. I listen intently and provide lots of guidance and practical direction to help my clients find solutions and achieve positive change.

Therapy is a place where you are free to be yourself and feel empowered to make changes in your life to improve your overall wellbeing. I have been in the mental health field for several years and specialize in working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I also work to help resolve family conflict (communication strategies and boundary setting skills). I have a direct approach to therapy and use humor when appropriate to help lighten the conversation. I mainly use CBT through our sessions as I've found it offers a large variety of skills that are easy to implement in your daily life.

If you’re here, congrats. Chances are you realize something needs to change. Often times people come to therapy after they’ve already exhausted every resource and option they know. It’s a huge step to ask for help and an even bigger step to show up and take it.

The primary focus of my practice is to help women and girls discover their true identity and purpose. I have a passion for serving middle and high school, college and professional ladies seeking to activate their purpose and live an emotionally balanced life.

I’ve been a practicing psychologist for more than 25 years and I have spent most of my career counseling individuals, couples, and families with a diverse range of everyday problems and challenges. My goal has always been to help make the lives of my clients a little better and I hope I’ve been able to accomplish this in as many situations as possible. I practice, primarily from a CBT point of view and provide a very interactive and supportive therapeutic environment. I listen intently and provide lots of guidance and practical direction to help my clients find solutions and achieve positive change.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) since 2001. I have a broad range of experience working with adults of all ages on mental health issues and substance use disorders. My expertise is working with PTSD, acute stress, and medical, developmental, and complex trauma. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, EMDR, and Strength-Based modalities in my therapies. I believe that transformation is an active process and can be uncomfortable while learning new skills and strategies to better life experiences.

Accepting new clients (ages 6 and up). For upwards of ten years, I've supported children & teens, adults, and families, in various settings. My scope of expertise includes anxiety, stress, self-esteem challenges, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions & adjustments, acculturation & immigration, depression, family conflict, parenting, and school challenges.

I can help you move toward the life you want. People often have difficulty doing what they want to do. Distressing emotions, thoughts, memories, sensations, and plain old habit push us toward actions that do not reflect our values or our goals. I work with people to improve their focus on what is important to them and overcome whatever barriers keep them from moving in that direction. If you are tired of your thoughts and feelings running your life, I would be happy to help you regain control of your life and start living according to your values and goals.

My journey towards becoming a healer began in 2009 with a vision of creating a safe place that supports the emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical health of men and women. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I offer empowerment and compassion to my clients in effectively navigating life's challenges using a holistic approach to wellness.

My name is Rachael, and I would be honored to be a part of your life’s journey. I understand that beginning therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming or uncomfortable, but I strive to provide a warm, caring, and down to earth atmosphere. I truly enjoy helping people set goals, solve problems and create positive change in their lives; I look forward to working with you.

Humanity thrives through relationships, yet these same relationships often spawn challenges creating various levels and types of mental distress. Mental distress leads to second guessing, criticism of self and others, even hopelessness. As a result, gaining a guide to support personal navigation through the situational dynamics are desired in order to gain insight and skills to be confident in steps forward to a better life.

Do You Feel Disconnected from yourself, and like you’re struggling to find yourself? Are you feeling bullied by Anxiety  Worry? Are you ready to have a better connection to yourself, challenge negative thought patterns, and limiting beliefs? ​ Tired of feeling stuck in the same old patterns? Ready to break free from the past and move forward?  ​ Therapy can help you do that. Therapy can help you find your way out of a cycle of destructive behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.  ​ It's time for you to start living your best life! We're here to help you find a new way to live and love in the pursuit of healing through therapy. ​

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive experience that meets the needs you bring with you into this space. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma, anxiety & depression, and chemical dependency – and in the places where these often intersect. I use a goal-directed approach to therapy, because I want you to feel like your investment is creating tangible results. (And if you’re not sure what your goals are, I am here to help discern them with you). This typically involves a combination of evidence-based treatment, supportive counseling, and foundational cognitive/behavioral skills.

If you have spent your life taking care of children, going to work, making sure everyone else's needs are met and you're ready for a change. I'm the therapist for you. I work with those who are experiencing a transition in their life. If you feel uncertain about the future or lack a sense of direction, I want to help. I work with men and women who are ready to explore and step into their true self. With gentle guidance and support I invite you into the change process of becoming your best self.