About Rachel
Rachel Salinas is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Richmond, VA who has been providing individual psychotherapy for the past 8 years in both group therapy practices and community mental health.
Rachel earned her master’s degree in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018 (only 20 years after earning her bachelor’s degree at Connecticut College in 1998!) and became licensed in the state of Virginia in 2021. Being a therapist has been a dream of Rachel’s for many years, and she truly enjoys helping clients make changes, both large and small, in their own lives.
If you’re interested in seeing Rachel, please register below:
Register with RachelTreatment Style
Rachel approaches the therapeutic relationship with a warm, welcoming, non-judgmental attitude, and sees the client as an equal partner in their treatment. She believes that gaining more insight into one’s problems, motivations, and barriers to change helps a person build a more fulfilling life, and she looks forward to supporting you in building yours.
Therapy Types
Rachel works with adults ages 18 and above in Richmond, VA, using evidence-based interventions such as:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Other mindfulness-based techniques
Specialties & Expertise
Rachel specializes in and enjoys working with clients with the following struggles:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Low self-esteem/self-worth
- Relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Chronic pain
- Trauma
Community Specialities
Rachel enjoys helping those in the following communities:
- LGBTQ+
Ages Served
Rachel works with individual and group clients ages 18 and up:
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
Treatment Modality
Rachel provides therapy to:
- Individuals
- Groups
Service Areas
Rachel works out of our Richmond, VA office, but sees clients from the following nearby areas:
- Henrico, VA
- Short Pump, VA
- Glen Allen, VA
- Ashland, VA
- Goochland, VA
- Hanover, VA
- Mechanicsville, VA
- Midlothian, VA
- Chesterfield, VA
Telehealth Therapy
If you don’t live in the Richmond, VA area, Rachel is also available for telehealth therapy in Virginia. Please contact our office to see if you’d be a good fit for telehealth sessions.
License
Rachel Salinas is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Richmond, VA. She is licensed to practice in Virginia since 2021 with license number 0701010877.