What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Rachel really listens to me.. not like anyone else has. She circles back to things I've said in the past. I feel seen and heard and excited to keep working on myself with her help.”
Less than 1 month ago
About Rachel Tonisson
Focus areas
Emotional Disturbance
Premarital Counseling
Stress
Marriage Counseling
Relationship Struggles
Stress Management
Premarital Conflict Resolution
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Eclectic
Attachment-based
Existential
Compassion Focused
Experiential Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Rachel Tonisson
Hi there, I'm Rachel!
People often seek therapy because something in their life is causing them pain and discomfort. I often work with individuals who, "from the outside," look like they "have it all together," but on the inside, they feel like they are falling apart.
My approach
My therapeutic approach is warm, active (I won't just sit and stare at you), and collaborative (therapy requires work and personal responsibility). Together, we use presence to become aware of what you do and how you do it. It is with the awareness that we discover choice. You cannot change what you cannot see.
My focus
I specialize in working with anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief/loss. I work with individuals.
My communication style
Humor is always invited and appreciated; being able to laugh a little and not take yourself so seriously can be very beneficial.
My journey to mental healthcare
I hold a Master of Arts (MA) degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA, where I studied from August 2007 to December 2010.
My goals for you
When you permit yourself to ask for help to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, you create more room for yourself. You don't have to hold everything so tightly. I believe in the power of connection and know that within us all is a deep desire to feel seen, understood, and acknowledged.
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Popular visit reasons
Addiction Follow Up
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Addiction Follow Up
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California Institute of Integral Studies, Master's in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1194933358
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Rachel really listens to me.. not like anyone else has. She circles back to things I've said in the past. I feel seen and heard and excited to keep working on myself with her help.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Rachel Tonisson work with?
Rachel Tonisson works with Rula Health - L.A. East.
What are common reasons for patients to see Rachel Tonisson?
Rachel Tonisson 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 Tonisson on their profile.
What languages does Rachel Tonisson speak?
Rachel Tonisson speaks English.