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Rachel Loberger (she/her) is an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative therapist who loves to work with clients who want to learn more about themselves, try new things, and process their experiences with unconventional methods. She views each new day and challenge as an opportunity to learn more and takes great care to tailor therapeutic interventions and activities for each client to offer personalized treatment and maximize engagement. Her professional (and personal) values include honoring clients’ autonomy, practicing transparency, and acting ethically with a focus on social justice/equity. Rachel worked in intensive outpatient programs and community mental health prior to joining Ilex Counseling Services.
Rachel works with many symptoms, behaviors and diagnoses; including, but not limited to:
- complex PTSD and trauma
- grief and loss
- LGBTQ+ issues
- peripartum/postpartum health
- infidelity
- life transitions
- anxiety
- depression
- ADHD
- schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
- bipolar and mood disorders
- autism spectrum disorder
Rachel works with children, teens and adults.
Rachel has a specialty of working with folks living with chronic pain and chronic physical illness, including autoimmune disorders, disabilities, and the trauma that often results from living with these conditions. Rachel also has a special place in her practice for working with first responders.
Some of the therapeutic modalities/perspectives she incorporates are:
- narrative therapy,
- expressive arts,
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT),
- Internal Family Systems (IFS),
- bibliotherapy,
- client-centered treatment,
- strengths-focused therapy,
- insight-oriented therapy,
- and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
Previous clients have described Rachel as:
- “You’re the best therapist I’ve ever had!”
- “You always bring so much joy and light into every room you walk in. . . I learned so much from you and you were one of the first people that made me feel seen.”
- “You always mention some sort of tip or skill that can help us. You are so inclusive and never make me feel judged.”
- “I love your sweet and kind energy.”
- “Thank you for making this a safe space for me, and thank you for making me feel okay being my silly autistic self.”
- “A peace came over me when I walked in [your office].”
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