Rachel Donohue-Dupler LCSW

Anxiety, often viewed as an unwelcome intruder, can also be seen as a powerful message from our body. It serves as a signal, urging us to pay attention to underlying emotions, thoughts, or situations that may need acknowledgment and resolution. Rather than dismissing anxiety as a mere nuisance, we can choose to examine it as a guide to self-discovery. I use cognitive and body based approaches to help client's understand and reduce their anxiety.

Trauma is a normal response to abnormal, overwhelming situations. Unfortunately, it is not something that time can heal. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and I use both cognitive and body based approaches to process trauma such as Brain Synchronization Therapy (similar to EMDR) and inner child healing approaches.

Attachment is the bond in relationships, it is the glue that connects one person to another. Our attachment styles are learned survival mechanisms that either help us feel secure and worthy of love and affection in our relationships, or insecure and fearful of being hurt or abandoned in love. Insecure attachment can cause us to feel depressed, anxious, and fearful. I have specialized in this area and use my knowledge of Attachment Theory blended with numerous other modalities that are wholistic.

In my therapeutic sessions, I employ psychodynamic therapy as a valuable framework for exploring the intricate interplay between unconscious processes and conscious thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By delving into the depths of one's experiences, past relationships, and patterns of behavior, psychodynamic therapy allows for a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing present-day challenges.

I use numerous body based modalities to help client's get reconnected to their body, their emotions, and their intuition. I use Brain Synchronization Therapy that uses eye movement (very similar to EMDR) to process trauma and negative beliefs about the self. I also use tapping, Polyvagal theory, biofeedback and mindfulness in my sessions.

In my therapeutic approach, I integrate Attachment Theory as a foundational framework to understand the dynamics of early attachment patterns and their impact on present day emotional well-being. This exploration allows for the development of healthier relational strategies, encouraging secure connections and addressing any underlying attachment-related challenges. The goal is to enhance clients' relational capacities, promote a sense of security, and improve resilience.