Heal and Renew
Explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences
Welcome to my therapy practice!
I'm here to provide you with a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we'll work on developing personalized strategies to help you navigate life's challenges, heal from past traumas, and build resilience. I'm committed to supporting you on your journey towards growth, self-discovery, and overall well-being. It's my honor to walk alongside you as you embark on this path of healing and transformation.

Traumatic Incident Reduction
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) is a therapeutic approach focused on helping individuals process and resolve traumatic experiences. Through structured and guided therapy sessions, TIR aims to assist clients in revisiting and engaging with past traumatic events in a safe and supportive environment.
During TIR sessions, clients are encouraged to recount and explore the details of a specific traumatic incident at their own pace, allowing for a thorough examination of thoughts, emotions, sensations, and beliefs associated with the event. This process enables clients to gain insight, release emotional distress, and integrate the memory of the traumatic event in a more adaptive and manageable way.
The goal of Traumatic Incident Reduction is to empower individuals to process and make sense of their traumatic experiences, ultimately facilitating healing, reducing emotional distress, and promoting a sense of empowerment and resilience. By offering a structured and client-centered approach, TIR provides a supportive framework for individuals to work through past traumas and move towards emotional well-being and recovery.

Life Stress Reduction
Life Stress Reduction (LSR) is a psychotherapeutic approach focused on helping individuals reduce the negative impact of stress in their daily lives. The goal of LSR is to help clients develop mindfulness, resilience, and adaptive coping strategies in response to stressors.
LSR sessions involve identifying sources of stress in clients' lives and exploring how these stressors impact their thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
Overall, Life Stress Reduction seeks to empower individuals to live more fulfilling lives by reducing the negative impact of stress and promoting emotional balance, resilience, and a sense of control over their circumstances.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring the relationship between an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The goal of CBT is to help clients develop a deeper understanding of their negative thought patterns, and their connections to negative emotional states, while also learning how to modify their behavior in response.
CBT sessions typically begin with identifying negative thought patterns, and then working with the client to challenge them, leading to more positive thoughts that better serve the individual's goals. Then, clients develop and implement strategies to address their issues, both within and outside of treatment sessions.
CBT often involves structured sessions, homework assignments, and consistent feedback to help reinforce positive progress and create lasting change. The approach has been shown to be effective in treating a range of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and trauma-related symptoms.
Overall, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is intended to help individuals gain insight into their negative patterns of thinking and behavior, while building new habits that promote more positive emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna (OR)
Cigna (OR)
Cigna EAP (OR)
Kaiser Permanente Northwest (OR)
Providence Health Plan (OR)
United Healthcare (OR)
United Healthcare EAP (OR)
Rachel, a former United States Air Force veteran with over two decades of service, embarked on a new path following a deeply personal experience. After losing her ex-husband to cancer in 2019, she felt a profound calling to support individuals dealing with mental health challenges. This awakening led her to pursue a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, where she graduated with distinction.
As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Florida and a Professional Counseling Associate in Oregon, Rachel specializes in working with adults facing mental health and substance abuse issues. Her areas of expertise include helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress management, and trauma.
Rachel's approach to therapy is centered on collaborating with clients to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment strategies that empower them to heal from past traumas and effectively manage life's challenges. She is dedicated to educating clients about their conditions and its impact on their daily lives, while equipping them with coping skills to foster healing and resilience. Rachel's guiding principle is to encourage her clients to embrace new perspectives and experiences as they commit to their personal growth and well-being.
As an empty nester, Rachel finds joy in unwinding on the beach, participating in Pilates classes, embracing the open road on her motorcycle, and indulging in some well-deserved downtime with Netflix. With her deep empathy and unwavering dedication, Rachel offers a safe and supportive space for clients to embark on their journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Consultation
Free 15-minute Consultation
If you're interested in scheduling a free consultation to discuss your therapeutic needs and goals, please feel free to reach out to me via email or phone.
During this initial consultation, we can explore your reasons for seeking therapy, discuss your expectations, and determine how we can work together to support your well-being.
To schedule your free consultation, please contact me at admin@rhspencercounselingservices.com or give me a call/text at (561) 578-9762.
I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your journey towards healing and personal growth.