Meet Our Team

Welcome, I am glad you are here! I am a licensed Therapist with 10+ years of experience. I specialize in a mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in a variety of settings including licensed substance use treatment centers, outpatient community mental health, and community based mental health treatment. I use an integrative approach of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, skill building . I am also trained in EMDR. I work with each person to set goals, either short term or long term, and then help them find their path to achieving those goals

Hello! My name is Rachel Rudel, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Drama Therapist. I know that processing thoughts and emotions related to life stressors can be overwhelming and confusing. The practice of therapy creates a safe space to broaden your coping skills so that you don’t have to do it alone! You can count on me to be warm, empathic and point out your strengths as you navigate making changes in your life. I treat teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I look forward to connecting and I can't wait to help you create the life you desire.

I use an integrative approach of skill building and drama therapy. Drama therapy is an embodied practice that creates opportunities for exploring your inner experience and understanding how the "inside" impacts your interpersonal relationships and how you show up in the world.

 l love meeting new people and learning new things! I look forward to getting to know you! 

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After life coaching and working mostly in higher education for more than 25 years in student support services and as faculty, I wanted to do more to help others which is why I am currently a practicum / intern under supervision to become a licensed therapist! 

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, I am a culturally aware practitioner with significant experience working previously as an educator and life coach with various multicultural populations, both in the United States, as well as Japan and Poland, ranging in ages from late teens to senior citizens. 

The plain English translation of what I just said is that I love meeting, interacting with, and helping all kinds of people! 

My therapeutic approach is to take a warm and caring, yet practical, solution-based approach to therapy, which may include setting goals, providing emotional support, practicing communication skills, exploring thoughts and emotions, finding helpful resources, managing stress, adapting to new cultures, researching new career paths, working through grief, adapting to chronic illness or disability, and changing problematic behaviors.

I am especially excited to be offering $30 / online session to make therapy more accessible to the community and I have flexible availability, including evenings and weekends!

Therapy is always about understanding and meeting the client's needs, and there are many different ways to be in the world. Let's figure out what you need and discover what works best for you!

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