- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Rachel
Rachel Van Dyk is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Tennessee with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked with college students and in private practice, and has provided telehealth appointments as part of her work. Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and attachment issues.
She trained in psychology and counseling and draws on a mix of approaches in sessions. Rachel listens for the stories that shape how people think and feel. She uses tools from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
In early meetings she assesses how past experiences affect current emotions, thoughts, and relationships. Sessions often include talking through specific situations, naming hard emotions, and practicing new ways of responding. Rachel aims to help people build clearer self-talk and healthier habits over time.
Her background includes five years working with college students and more than 3,000 face-to-face clinical hours. She offers telehealth as part of her work and uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
People who are considering therapy with her often want focused, practical steps to manage anxiety, move through grief, or repair repeated relationship patterns. Rachel helps clients identify the next actionable step and supports them in practicing it between sessions.
How Rachel uses EFT, attachment work, and narrative ideas online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on naming and working with emotions that keep people stuck. It looks at recurring emotional responses and the ways those emotions shape close relationships and patterns of interaction.Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relationships influence current behavior and connection. It helps identify attachment patterns and consider new ways of relating that reduce reactive responses and increase emotional clarity.
Narrative Therapy treats problems as separate from the person by looking at the stories people tell themselves. It helps reframe unhelpful stories and make room for alternative, more helpful ways to interpret events.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Rachel will discuss which methods seem most useful based on your goals and preferences, and she adjusts the focus as work progresses. Clients and the therapist choose next steps together rather than following a fixed plan.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current options are listed during the matching process. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. It can also let someone choose a quieter time or use telephone instead of video if that works better for them.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Attachment issues are an additional focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and CBT to listen to a person’s story and identify patterns. Sessions mix talking, naming emotions, and practicing new responses.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has 12 years of clinical experience and more than 3,000 face-to-face clinical hours, including five years counseling college students and time in private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Tennessee.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing details during the matching process.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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