Rachel Valencia, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Rachel Valencia

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Childhood Trauma

Self Esteem Issues

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Codependency

Thought Disorder

Anxiety

Coping Mechanism Development

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Person-Centered

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rachel Valencia

Hi there, I'm Rachel! Hello, my name is Rachel Valencia, and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 6 years, with 10 years of practice overall. I earned my Master's in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. My therapeutic approach stems from a statement made by one of my graduate school professors: "Therapy is just a conversation between two people." My approach I use a client-centered approach both for myself and to help the people I work with feel more comfortable. I originally became a therapist because I understood the help needed through multiple challenges in my own life. People struggle with many things, and having this "safe conversation" can be very beneficial. I believe change happens when we are listened to, understood, and validated. My focus My therapeutic approach centers on helping others increase self-awareness, understand common challenges, and recognize the benefits of setting healthy boundaries. I also focus on helping people "get to know themselves" by learning to identify needs, feelings, and negative thought patterns, as well as developing effective coping strategies that build personal and emotional strength along the way. My communication style As mentioned above, my communication style is based on the idea that "Therapy is just a conversation between two people." I am human too, so I will laugh with you and cry with you, while most importantly assisting you in developing healthier strategies to navigate through life.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

University of Phoenix, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1619396298

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What practice does Rachel Valencia work with?

Rachel Valencia works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Rachel Valencia?

Rachel Valencia 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 Valencia on their profile.