Professional Interests / Areas of Expertise: Rachel is a generalist by training and therefore enjoys working with a wide range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, academic challenges, and social/relationship concern. However, she is particularly passionate about supporting trauma survivors, students struggling with eating concerns, and student athletes. In addition, Rachel enjoys doing outreach events and advocacy work related to sexual violence, healthy relationships, and student athletes.
Approach to counseling / Theoretical Orientation: Rachel's approach to counseling is highly collaborative and integrative, tailoring her treatment to meet the individual needs of her clients. She relies heavily on person-centered theory, focusing on the therapeutic relationship and unconditional positive regard for the client, while integrating skills from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. She strongly values creating a safe space for students to build upon their own strengths as well as feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Personal Interests: Rachel often integrates her ethnic and cultural background (Austrian and Lebanese) into her cooking and enjoys sharing it with others. In her free time, Rachel enjoys playing and coaching volleyball, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the outdoors. She also enjoys copiloting road trips, perusing funny memes, and dancing ridiculously to live music.