Rachel Staley → Therapist at Best Therapists

California, AMFT #150596

Rachel Staley

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Female

White

Virtual Only

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Couples counseling

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Education

Masters of Marriage & Family Therapy | University of San Diego, 2024; Bachelors of Psychology | Temple University, 2016

About

Rachel Staley, AMFT, is a holistic psychotherapist and digital nomad. She works with adults, adolescents/teens, and couples to support their personal growth, well-being, and relationships. Her specialties include childhood healing/trauma, identity work, grief, relationship issues, intergenerational healing, unconventional lifestyles, and mind-body wellness. Rachel considers herself an ally, dedicated to learning and building trust with clients from LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities. Rachel has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Temple University. After working in clinical research and beginning her own journey of self-exploration, she discovered her passion for helping others heal and lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

Message to clients

I am a collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapist who empowers my clients to create safety in their mind, body, and soul by building self-compassion and self-trust. I believe in an individual’s inherent knowledge and resiliency, pulling from Narrative Therapy practices that teach us to rewrite the narratives that no longer serve us. I invite clients to identify the effects of oppression and explore their responses and resources in the face of these challenges. I also encourage examining societal pressures and finding ways that authenticity and nonconformity can transform pressure into intention. I adapt my style of therapy for each individual, using supplemental therapies such as Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques. If you are interested in working together, I welcome you to schedule a free consultation call!

Race and ethnicity

White

Cultural and experiential knowledge

White culture

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

Christianity, Catholicism, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular), Spiritism

Location

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Couples counseling

Additional areas of focus

Adolescents, Chronic conditions, Dating, Depression, Gender identity, Grief, Insomnia, Intercultural relationships, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Burnout, Caring professionals, Mindfulness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Premarital counseling, Racial identity, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress, Socioeconomic issues, Transgender people

Therapeutic style

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic, Social justice oriented, Inquisitive

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Narrative, Solutions-focused brief therapy, Strengths-based therapy, Trauma-focused, Attachment based

Cost

$150

/Individual Session

$150

/Couples Session

/Family Session

Sliding scale

Does not offer sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted

Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy

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Eden Lavenuta, AMFT

Rachel brings a grounded, warm, and empathetic presence that puts both clients and colleagues at ease. She's skilled at attuning to clients' emotional worlds and asks thoughtful questions that help them stay connected to their values, efforts, and strengths. The clients I've seen her work with felt genuinely cared for and supported.

Jenn Hourani, AMFT

In my personal and professional experience, Rachel embodies the strengths that every successful therapist has. She is infinitely compassionate, innately curious, consistently humble, and eager to be a student of others’ experiences. She encourages everyone around her, clients and loved ones, to think outside the societal “box”, and instead live a life of creativity, intention, and purpose. Even with her strong values, I have also always been amazed at her ability to create a calm, trusting, and safe space for others to be themselves, and to explore their inner worlds. As her colleague and friend, I’m fortunate to be in Rachel’s orbit, and I think anyone who gets to be her client, will find themselves deeply supported and energized in her care.

Crystal Han, AMFT

Rachel is one of the most insightful, kind, and compassionate therapists I know. She brings such patience and genuine care to every session, creating a space where clients feel truly safe and supported. Her ability to deeply understand and connect with others makes her an incredible guide for anyone on a healing journey.

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