Rachel Derivaux (she/her)

MSW, LICSW
Accepting Clients

Welcome! I'm here to offer online therapy for individuals who need weekend sessions. It's hard to fit in time for self-care, let me help.

Clinical Social Worker in Alabama

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Traumatic events touch many people during the course of life . Sometimes these events linger in our minds and bodies which can lead to an overactive stress response. My career has been tailored to working with the survivors of these events. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement & Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy) and can help you in your journey to find peace & understanding.

My Background and Approach

I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2015 with a Masters in Social Work & received my clinical license (LICSW) in 2019. I have worked with children, adolescents, & adults during my career as a mental health therapist. To me, trust & connection with your therapist is the most important thing when it comes to initiating positive change. My clients are the experts on their lives & I am here to provide guidance & support throughout their journey. I've been trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement & Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I'm passionate when it comes to working with people who have experienced hardships in childhood, adolescence, & adulthood. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and that we are just making it day to day. Past trauma has a way of lurking in the shadows and as a therapist I want to help shed light on how these experiences are impacting my clients in present day. Grief work is a particular interest of mine as my brother died in childhood which had a lasting impact on my entire family. Everyone experiences loss during their lifetime & sometimes those losses are earth shattering. Finding ways to live with grief is something we can explore together.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Depression Grief or Loss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Depression
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

Reach out to Rachel