Rachel Samantha Davidge, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Rachel Samantha!

Healing is a natural process, but when difficult emotions and behaviors interfere, I assist clients with identifying paths to reestablish improved well-being and achieve an enhanced quality of life.

My focus

I am passionate about helping individual clients live happy and fulfilling lives. My specialties include anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting, self-esteem, stress, and trauma.

My approach

I utilize an eclectic approach to help you learn coping strategies and heal from your experiences. Through cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic methods, we work together to reduce and manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, impulsivity, strained relationships, and mood changes.

My communication style

In our sessions, I listen with empathy and without judgment. My communication style is direct yet compassionate. I create a safe space where you feel supported in sharing your experiences and emotions.

My journey to mental healthcare

The foundation of my training and experience has been with individuals working to heal from traumatizing experiences, loss, and major life adjustment issues.

My goals for you

Unaddressed emotions can undermine your overall well-being. My goal is to assist you in learning coping strategies and healing from your experiences to reduce symptoms, improve your relationships and functioning, and achieve an enhanced quality of life.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll discuss what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. I'll ask questions to understand your experiences and current challenges. Together, we'll start identifying patterns and exploring coping strategies that can support your healing journey.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UPMC Health Plan
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Rachel Samantha Davidge