Rachel Barnette, MS, LPC
Driven by my personal experience with therapy's healing potential and a deep desire to help people, I became a therapist in order to support others to discover their own inner strength and resilience. My approach centers on fostering self-discovery, processing and building acceptance for challenging emotions, and cultivating self-compassion. I'm particularly adept at helping my clients to explore how past experiences impact their day to day lives and to forge a path to heal from these experiences in order to bring about lasting and positive change.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, specifically survivors of sexual abuse. I also work with individuals with a spectrum of diagnoses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complex grief. I am LGBT+ affirming and a proud member of the LGBT+ community myself. While I bring my own background, identity, experience and skills to the therapeutic relationship, I recognize that everyone is an expert on themselves. As such, I prioritize a collaborative and client-centered approach.
I earned my Master's in Counseling Psychology, which provided me with a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic modalities. My training emphasized the importance of understanding the complexities of human experience and the impact of systemic factors on mental health. Since graduating, I have dedicated myself to working directly with clients, providing trauma-informed care and facilitating individual growth. I have consistently witnessed the power of therapeutic connection in fostering healing and empowerment, and I am committed to creating a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore their vulnerabilities and build a more fulfilling life.