Rachel Navarro, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Rachel!

I provide a warm, strengths-based approach to therapy. I specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating ADHD (including parenting support), anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My focus areas include women’s issues, blended families, caregiver stress, and workplace challenges.

My focus

I typically work with individuals and families facing neurodiversity, relationship conflicts, or major life shifts. I am most comfortable treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues. I have extensive experience helping clients manage "compassion fatigue," caregiver burnout, and the complexities of divorce or blended families.

My approach

I provide tailored care by blending evidence-based modalities. My primary approaches include Client-Centered Therapy to ensure you feel heard, CBT to reshape thought patterns, and Motivational Interviewing to build internal drive. I also incorporate Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused therapies to address both deep-seated roots and daily goals.

My communication style

Working with me feels safe, interactive, and free of stigmatizing labels. I prioritize your comfort by following your lead on pacing and communication style. I create a compassionate space where you are respected as the expert of your own story. My goal is to make you feel supported while we explore your feelings and needs at your own speed.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up, I naturally gravitated toward helping others. I am driven by the belief that a combination of lived experience and clinical knowledge allows for deeper, more authentic healing. I am passionate about helping clients rediscover their inherent strengths and fostering the self-love necessary to overcome life's challenges.

My goals for you

I utilize the "engagement phase" to explore your specific needs and personal aspirations. Rather than rushing to "fix" a problem, we focus on the process of self-discovery. Together, we develop and enhance coping mechanisms that align with your unique life circumstances, ensuring your treatment plan is as individual as you are.

Our first session

In our first session, the pressure is off. We will begin by discussing your goals and what you hope to achieve, but our main priority is building a connection. You can expect a gentle introduction to the therapeutic process where we prioritize your comfort, establish a pacing that works for you, and begin identifying your existing strengths.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children, Youth and Families from California State University, Hayward.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rachel Navarro