Rachel Moses (She/her/hers)

I often use CBT techniques since they provide tangible skills that clients can use both in session and out. For example, one of my go-to coping skills to use with clients is progressive muscle relaxation, which entails progressively tensing and releasing muscle groups while remembering to breathe and focus on the present moment. Although I don't subscribe to CBT techniques only, I will most likely scatter some techniques at some point during our sessions.

At the core of my practice always is empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard (in short, acceptance of the client). These are the three core values of person-centered therapy. Regardless of what you are coming in for, where you came from, and what modalities I use, I will always incorporate these three core values.

Grief is something that we all have experienced or will experience - yet we don't seem to talk about it enough. I have helped clients work on all different kinds of grief - from a loss of a loved one to loss or normalcy, from anticipatory grief to disenfranchised grief and more. I am also a Certified Grief Informed Professional (meaning I had specific training on grief and interventions to use to cope with grief).

Anxiety is a pretty common issue my clients experience. While it can serve as a driving force to help us get things done, it may get to a point where it hinders us and impacts our day to day lives. In my practice, I have supported clients with anxiety utilizing evidence-based practices and patiently giving them a space to work through the anxious thoughts and feelings.

Through compassionate support and a tailored approach, I aim to help clients better understand their depression, uncover strengths they may have forgotten, and build meaningful paths forward. I utilize evidenced-based practices like CBT and specific interventions to help get you back to where you were before. For example, behavioral activation is a great way to set smaller, attainable goals when things feel insurmountable and to find pleasure in the day to day that you may have lost.

Our attachments throughout life, particularly those formed in early childhood, can significantly shape our worldview, including how we see ourselves and relate to others. When I begin working with clients, I often start by exploring their early relationships with caregivers or formative relational experiences. Through the lens of attachment theory, these conversations provide valuable insight into how clients connect with others, including how they engage in the therapeutic relationship.