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Rachel Pluard

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Rachel!

Working in a high-stress career field can lead to feelings of burnout, apathy, and symptoms of vicarious trauma. A high-stress environment often misleads a person into thinking, "I am okay, and I can handle more." These work environments and career fields can leave one feeling isolated and unable to share or relate to those in their inner circles outside of work. Finding the balance to work and outside life is key to the health of any staff in the field. Many are called to help others, but we need our self-care, also. I am a trauma-informed care specialist. I focus on coping with trauma and the aftermath of vicarious/secondary trauma. I have over 15 years of working with substance abuse, recovery, and changing thought patterns to cope with daily life, regular stressors, and preparing for uncomfortable situations. The connection between therapist and client is vital to growth and healing for the client. I create a safe therapeutic holding tank for whatever is explored during our time together. I look at the mind like a duffle bag that is over full, and the zipper cannot close. I can help sort the contents and allow more space and reduce the weight on your shoulder.

About Rachel

Specialities

Addiction
Adolescents/Teens
Alcohol Use
Aging
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Gambling
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Sexual Orientation
Substance Use
Teen Violence
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Child Abuse or Neglect
Gender Identity

Methods

Adlerian
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Therapy
Family Systems
Feminist
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Rogerian
Sex Therapy
Solution Focused
Supportive
Trauma Focused

Practice

License

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Anthem, MHN, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), Tricare West, and Blue Shield of CA

Languages spoken

English

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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