Rachel Stevens is an experienced social worker committed to assisting clients in developing healthier, and more positive life choices in order to make strikes towards their goals. As a therapist, Rachel believes in providing encouraging, direct, and personalized support for her clients. She knows that the healing process is a collaborative effort that involves an honest and judgment free environment. She is committed to her clients, and passionate about ensuring the safety and all around wellbeing for those she serves. 

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Rachel uses an integrated approach in her sessions due to her belief that therapy should not be restricted but rather adaptable, flexible, and individualized. This integrated approach includes using modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Rachel understands that trauma is sensitive and complex so with individuals who come from trauma, she likes to specifically incorporate elements from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). 

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Rachel graduated from Binghamton University with her Master’s in Social Work. During her training, she gained clinical experience working in a primary care office where she spent time diagnosing, assessing and creating treatment plans for her clients. While working in a school district, she gained experience in play therapy and working with teenagers with behavioral challenges. Rachel has worked with clients through many developmental stages, from nine year olds to 80 year olds. These clients have experienced a wide array of issues, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD which has allowed her to become a well-rounded therapist. 

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Additionally, Rachel has a special interest in working with personality disorders due to her experiences with not only directly working with those diagnosed, but also her understanding of how those who come from abusive or neglectful experiences and/or relationships may find challenges with trusting oneself, maintaining healthy relationships, and following a strict inner critic which lead to these rigid belief systems which can create feelings as though you are lacking a piece of your identity. With Rachel’s integrated approach to therapy, deep understanding of these systems, and passion for helping client’s develop into their true authentic selves, you can trust that you will be met with security, respect, and determination. Rachel works as a therapist under the supervision of Dr. Elisa M. Harris.