Rachel Valencia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
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Bakersfield, CA 93306
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Hello, my name is Rachel Valencia and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 6 years, practicing for 10 years. My therapeutic approach stems from a statement that was made by one of my professors in graduate school. She said, "Therapy is just a conversation between two people." I originally became a therapist because I was well aware of the help that is needed throughout multiple challenges in my own life. People are struggling with so many things and having this 'safe conversation' can be very beneficial. I believe change happens when we are listened to, understood, and validated.
My therapeutic approach focuses on assisting others in increasing self-awareness, understanding common challenges, and the benefits of setting healthy boundaries. I also focus on helping others 'get to know themselves' by learning to identify needs, feelings, and negative thought patterns.
As mentioned above, my communication style is based on the idea that "Therapy is just a conversation between two people." I am human too, so I will laugh with you, and cry with you, while most importantly assisting you in developing healthier strategies to navigate through life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Rachel Valencia now - (747) 588-6657
Let's Connect (747) 588-6657
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Geisinger
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Horizon BCBS
- Independence Blue Cross
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sentara Health Plans
- Sutter
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 109816 Rachel Valencia
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adolescents/Teens
- Anger Management
- Codependency
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Panic Attacks
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Client Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Rachel Valencia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (747) 588-6657