Oh man, where do I even begin. Two and a half years ago, I went through a break up that almost…read moredestroyed me. I was so hesitant to see a therapist because the last two were awful and turned me off from therapy completely, but I was also really struggling. My co-worker recommended Rachel to me and from there my life has changed in ways I didn't think was possible.
Rachel has not only helped me heal through the trauma of the break up that sent me to her, but she also helped me heal/ recover from: the damage of narcissistic and emotional abuse my ex and his family put me through; the trauma of infidelity; the core wounds and limited beliefs formed in childhood; codependency; low self esteem; people pleasing; self- blame; a deep feeling/belief of shame I had about myself; toxic relationships/friendships/family members; childhood emotional neglect and abuse; my fear of abandonment; beliefs of not being (fill in the blank) enough; and so, so, so much more!
Rachel is the most compassionate, amazing woman I have ever met. I am always bragging about how incredible of a therapist she is and I have recommended her to so many of my friends, random strangers, and even my most recent ex-boyfriend (not the one from the break up that sent me to therapy) to her because she's just THAT incredible.
She knows how to make you feel comfortable, safe, and supported in whatever you are or are not going through. Her words are kind, comforting, empathetic, and I am always referring back to the notes I take in my therapy sessions with her if I'm having a hard time.
Before Rachel, I was a very insecure girl who had no idea who she was, what she wanted, how to handle big emotions, and relied on very abusive men to validate and define her worth. Now, after two and a half years of seeing her once a week, I am a healed, confident, boundary badass of a woman who feels her emotions instead of judges them and will never settle for less than what she wants and deserves.
Yes, I still have my bad days (I mean, who doesn't?), but Rachel has helped me find the confidence within myself to make them feel less threatening. And isn't that all we want out of this crazy, little thing we call life?
I would not have come this far in all areas of my life if it wasn't for Rachel. I look forward to every session with her, and I cannot recommend her enough.
If you've been looking for a new therapist, or have never seen a therapist before and feel a little scared or nervous about seeing one-- take my review as a sign that Rachel's a step towards the right direction and make the appointment. You won't regret it and you'll become a better person because of it, I promise.