Individual Therapy for Motivated Women
THERAPY FOR TRAUMA, RELATIONAL ISSUES, ANXIETY, AND GRIEF IN PROVIDENCE, RI + VIRTUALLY ACROSS RHODE ISLAND AND WASHINGTON STATE
When you allow a trustworthy therapist to enter into your story with you, your possibilities can expand exponentially.
Sometimes life can knock you off your feet, leaving you disoriented and uncertain of what is next. You may feel overwhelmed and lonely as you navigate anxiety or traumatic experiences. Maybe people see you as high functioning but you still struggle with imposter syndrome or insecurity. Perhaps you’ve done some therapy around relational patterns but are uncovering new layers and needing qualified guidance as you work through your next steps. Or maybe you’ve lost a loved one and are feeling isolated in grief that nobody really understands.
Any one of these experiences is good enough reason to get a qualified provider on your team. Someone who cares about you AND has the skills to help you make measurable change. Someone who can help you to live a life with more peace. I’m happy to join you in your process.
I’m Rachael
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. Welcome to my office, where I see clients both in person and remotely. I specialize in working with women who are making strides in their lives but are looking for support navigating issues like anxiety, trauma, grief, or relational challenges, I am honored to be a guide along your path. I’ll help you move from overwhelm to peace, create a more compassionate relationship with yourself, and equip you with tools that you can use for a lifetime.
How does individual therapy work?
STEP ONEFirst, we set up a complimentary 15 minute consult call to assess if we are a good fit. Then we meet for an intake session where we determine the goals you are looking to meet and how I can help you reach them.
STEP TWO Once we have established a plan for our time together, we begin doing the work of evaluating your thoughts, behaviors, and patterns to determine what in your life is serving you and what isn’t. We gently identify places where change may benefit you and I equip you with tangible skills to practice in your day to day life. We also process experiences that may not be in your control but are impacting you in difficult ways. We learn to make peace with the things you can’t control and shift the things you have choice over.
STEP THREEWe regularly check in to make sure we are meeting the goals we set out to address. Therapeutic fit is one of the biggest determinants of whether or not someone feels successful in their therapy process. I make it a priority to see that we are on the right path. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. If at any point either of us determines that the direction we are taking isn’t working, we explore ways to pivot in our work together or discuss alternate modalities or providers.
Common Mental Health Challenges
Heightened emotions like sadness, anger, or fear that sometimes feel out of proportion to your circumstances.
Feeling consistently on guard, on edge, or hypervigilent to your surroundings.
Inability to relax, quiet your mind, or discharge the nervous energy from your physical body.
Feelings of overwhelming guilt, shame, or self criticism.
Unsatisfying coping skills or behaviors that prevent you from living as authentically as you would like to.
Benefits of Individual Therapy
Helps you evaluate thoughts and beliefs about yourself that are contributing to your distress and replaces them with healthier ones.
Offers a container for you to safely process your experiences and move through the places you are stuck, resulting in greater health.
Improves your coping mechanisms, allowing you to better respond to activating events that come up in your life.
Uncovers the root causes of your fears or anxiety and helps you learn to regulate your nervous system.
Builds self esteem and improves social functioning.
FAQ’s
How long will I need to be in therapy?
The length of therapy differs widely, depending on the issues you are looking to address. Therapy can be short term or long term. We will assess your need during our consultation call. Therapy sessions are generally weekly or every two weeks. As our work progresses, there are options to reduce frequency as needed.
When do I know it’s the right time to see a therapist?
There isn’t a bad time to see a therapist. It’s a great way to increase self awareness, grow in the ways you relate to yourself and others, and build valuable skills that will be useful to your throughout your lifetime. If you are in a place where you often feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed and your challenges are increasing, that would be a very good time to see a therapist. We all have difficult times in our lives but we aren’t meant to navigate them alone. Reaching out for support is an act of care.