Rachel (she/they) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose work is founded in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy, both as a member of the queer community and as an affirmative provider. They view therapy as a collaborative process that allows trust and authenticity to foster insight and growth, exploring how the past informs the present. She practices from a psychodynamic perspective and uses humanistic, CBT, and DBT interventions to support self-efficacy and increase effective coping. Rachel specializes in treating adults, adolescents, and children seeking support around LGBTQ+ identity and clinical issues, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, behavioral addictions, complex trauma, and personality disorders.
Rachel received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, specializing in LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapy, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. She has completed specialized trainings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety Disorders through the Beck Institute, and the Oaklander Model for Gestalt play Therapy through the Oaklander Foundation. Rachel is a DBT Certified Clinician through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.
Additional Locations: Beverly Hills, Downtown LA / East LA, Hollywood / Silverlake, Mid-Wilshire, Santa Monica / Venice / Malibu, West Hollywood, West LA
Gender: Female
Populations Served: Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Non-Gay Men, Non-Gay Women, Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, Children 13-19, Adults
Theoretical Orientations: Behavioral, Client Centered, Cognitive, Humanistic/Existential, LGBT-Affirmative Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic
Therapy Modes: Brief, Long Term, Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, Family, Group Therapy
Degrees: MA
Academic Institute 1: Antioch University Los Angeles
License Number: LMFT 119496
License State: California
Private Practice: Yes
Available for Emergency: No
Accept Interns: Yes
Insurance Accepted?: No
4344 Fountain Ave Suite G
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Los Angeles, CA 90029
5478 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 223
Los Angeles, California 90036