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Vanessa Rachels, LICSW

Vanessa Rachels, LICSW

Psychotherapist
MA
Hello, I'm Vanessa. My philosophy on therapy comes from Marsha Linehan: "Everyone is doing the best they can at any given moment." My role is to help you identify ways to better manage your emotions, thoughts, and actions. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), and Motivational Interviewing to support you on your journey. The clients who will benefit the most from working with me are adolescents and adults who are ready to explore and change ineffective patterns to live their best lives. I believe in focusing on the present and future while acknowledging how past traumas and wrongs can affect the now. I began my career in mental health at a residential program that emphasized DBT skills for women with Borderline Personality Disorder. Before starting my graduate program, I also worked at a residential program for adults with Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia, which focused on helping clients return to the workforce and live as productively as possible. I chose to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) because I believe in looking at people in relation to not just their mental health issues but also their environment and life as a whole. After graduation, I worked at an opioid treatment center, transitioned to outpatient individual therapy in a community hospital, and later joined a group private practice before deciding to become self-employed. For about two years, I also consulted for a state agency, gaining valuable knowledge of government systems and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) populations. Throughout my career, I have worked with LGBTQ+ populations and welcome all clients. If you're ready to take the next step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life, I'm here to support you. Let's work together to create positive change.
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4.97

About Vanessa Rachels

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Therapy
Couples Therapy
Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vanessa Rachels

Hello, I'm Vanessa. My philosophy on therapy comes from Marsha Linehan: "Everyone is doing the best they can at any given moment." My role is to help you identify ways to better manage your emotions, thoughts, and actions. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), and Motivational Interviewing to support you on your journey. The clients who will benefit the most from working with me are adolescents and adults who are ready to explore and change ineffective patterns to live their best lives. I believe in focusing on the present and future while acknowledging how past traumas and wrongs can affect the now. I began my career in mental health at a residential program that emphasized DBT skills for women with Borderline Personality Disorder. Before starting my graduate program, I also worked at a residential program for adults with Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia, which focused on helping clients return to the workforce and live as productively as possible. I chose to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) because I believe in looking at people in relation to not just their mental health issues but also their environment and life as a whole. After graduation, I worked at an opioid treatment center, transitioned to outpatient individual therapy in a community hospital, and later joined a group private practice before deciding to become self-employed. For about two years, I also consulted for a state agency, gaining valuable knowledge of government systems and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) populations. Throughout my career, I have worked with LGBTQ+ populations and welcome all clients. If you're ready to take the next step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life, I'm here to support you. Let's work together to create positive change.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Boston University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1033604079

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