Rachel Smith (she/her)

Master's Level MFT Intern
Not Accepting Clients

I'm excited to help you identify and expand possibilities for healing as you navigate various systems of power and oppression.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Intern in St. Paul, MN
Supervised by Jenny Miller, LMFT

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

I work with individuals, couples, and families at various intersections of marginalization who have experienced trauma as a result of institutionalized oppression. I find joy in supporting clients in expanding their sense of self and their ability to trust their intuition and move toward deeper fulfillment and self-trust.

My Background and Approach

I take a systemic and trauma-focused approach to therapy incorporating Internal Family Systems theory, Experiential practices, and somatic work to explore and build trust with the parts of ourselves that have unmet needs. I believe our bodies hold our experiences and those of generations before us. This also means that we hold the knowledge and ability to heal from these experiences and build a deeper sense of agency and connection for ourselves as we navigate the social systems that shape our current world.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am a Black queer woman from South Minneapolis. I have a deep appreciation for the joys and support systems that are built out of authentic and loving communities. I believe in liberation through community and the power of joy and play among the most marginalized.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Brainspotting Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $250 - 275/session

Info

Email Rachel
1114 Grand Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105
541 Selby Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102

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