Rachel Remsen

My communication style

My goal and motivation for my clients is to help them feel comfortable, safe, and confident to share their thoughts, emotions, and intentions. I want to ensure my clients feel they are in a safe and non-judgmental environment. This looks like a clear and laid-back communication style that promotes clients to share but also ask questions.

My journey to mental healthcare

From an early age, I knew I wanted to help others. Growing up in Hawaii, I saw friends, family members, strangers, and myself struggle with their mental health (undiagnosed depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, grief, and ADHD). I saw that listening to and comforting them brought light to some of their darkest hours.

My goals for you

Goal setting is an important aspect of change. It is important to have an idea of what you would like to achieve in therapy, but it is not essential in the initial sessions. My approach to goal setting is to start small and work on making little changes that work towards where you would like to be.

Our first session

During our first session, I like to open the floor to my clients to share what they would like me to know. I think it is important to provide an opportunity for openness and honesty. Although if you are unsure of what you would like to share, then I have rapport-building questions we can utilize.

I identify as...

• Female
• Asian, Caucasian or White, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• Christian, Non-denominational