Rachel Dunkleman, LCSW

Rachel Dunkleman, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
I support clients through an integrative wellness approach that helps to gain insight, process experiences, & foster meaningful growth. I offer a supportive, holistic space where mind, body, and lived experience combine to promote balance & clarity. Let's move beyond personal barriers & work together toward your full potential My approach My approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, meeting you where you are and building on your existing strengths. I use CBT and DBT techniques to increase insight, challenge unhelpful patterns, and break mental barriers, helping you move beyond perceived limits in a practical, collaborative, and supportive way. My focus I work with clients facing severe mental health challenges or navigating crisis-based experiences. I provide structured, compassionate support to help process these challenges, develop clarity, and move forward with a realistic plan to stabilize, address needs, and work toward meaningful personal goals. My communication style My communication style is warm, supportive, and thoughtful. I create a friendly, nonjudgmental space and meet you where you are in your treatment, while gently challenging you to push through perceived barriers and supporting your needs with care and clarity. My journey to mental healthcare My journey began with personal experiences navigating interpersonal challenges and supporting loved ones through theirs. Professionally, I’ve worked in an inpatient psychiatric facility with severe and acute mental health and co-occurring diagnoses, deepening my commitment to help others heal and grow. My goals for you I see therapy as a collaborative partnership. Together, we’ll identify meaningful goals, break them into clear, achievable steps, and use practical tools to address barriers. There are no challenges we cannot face as a team, and as you grow, we’ll adapt your plan to support lasting progress.

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About Rachel Dunkleman

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)
Personality Disorder
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Suicidal Tendencies
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Gestalt
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rachel Dunkleman

I support clients through an integrative wellness approach that helps to gain insight, process experiences, & foster meaningful growth. I offer a supportive, holistic space where mind, body, and lived experience combine to promote balance & clarity. Let's move beyond personal barriers & work together toward your full potential My approach My approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, meeting you where you are and building on your existing strengths. I use CBT and DBT techniques to increase insight, challenge unhelpful patterns, and break mental barriers, helping you move beyond perceived limits in a practical, collaborative, and supportive way. My focus I work with clients facing severe mental health challenges or navigating crisis-based experiences. I provide structured, compassionate support to help process these challenges, develop clarity, and move forward with a realistic plan to stabilize, address needs, and work toward meaningful personal goals. My communication style My communication style is warm, supportive, and thoughtful. I create a friendly, nonjudgmental space and meet you where you are in your treatment, while gently challenging you to push through perceived barriers and supporting your needs with care and clarity. My journey to mental healthcare My journey began with personal experiences navigating interpersonal challenges and supporting loved ones through theirs. Professionally, I’ve worked in an inpatient psychiatric facility with severe and acute mental health and co-occurring diagnoses, deepening my commitment to help others heal and grow. My goals for you I see therapy as a collaborative partnership. Together, we’ll identify meaningful goals, break them into clear, achievable steps, and use practical tools to address barriers. There are no challenges we cannot face as a team, and as you grow, we’ll adapt your plan to support lasting progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1427577311

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Rachel Dunkleman frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Rachel Dunkleman on their profile.

What languages does Rachel Dunkleman speak?

Rachel Dunkleman speaks English.

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