Meet Rachel Donnelly

Therapist

Rachel Donnelly, LPCA

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Certified Spiritual Director, and Certified RYT200 Yoga Teacher

“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” -Lao Tzu

As a therapist, my practice is individualized and eclectic. Through our therapeutic relationship, I will work with you and your innate capacity to grow towards your desired life fulfillment. I’ll always hold you in high regard with my genuine, non-judmental approach, and encourage you to trust in the process. My goal is to support your exploration of not only the challenging parts of life, but the joyful as well, in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

My approach is tailored to your needs and may include embodied practices such as Mindfulness Based Stressed Reduction (MBSR), Yogic breath principles, and tools to help you feel equipped and empowered to quiet the over-thinking mind, and draw out your authentic inner voice.

I work with folks around topics of:

  • anxiety

  • aging

  • the burden of caretaking

  • chronic illness

  • depression

  • grief

  • issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community

  • parenting support

  • postpartum support

  • religious trauma

I am also a certified Spiritual Director. Spiritual Direction is a method of listening that focuses on the spiritual life of the individual and explores the joys and challenges of being human.

All areas of life are encompassed in the spiritual life, and thus, any topic is appropriate in these sessions. This heart-opening work is my life's passion. Spiritual Direction can help to gently heal wounds that have developed slowly over a lifetime.

It is also an extremely beneficial approach during life's inevitable transitions.

On a personal note, I enjoy spending time outside, with my family, and pets. I'm a lifelong learner, and love to read books involving the intersection of spirituality and psychology, natural health, and british cozy mysteries. Staying active is a passion for me, and I love to hike and do yoga. Having a sense of humor is the ‘spice of life’, and I especially like sharing laughs while being in community with others.

If you’d like to work with me, schedule a free consultation to get started!