Rachael Sanowski

My communication style

I value reciprocity and unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship. This includes both of us asking thoughtful questions and listening thoughtfully to the answers. It means freedom to be honest, sometimes humorous, always compassionate, and curious.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a teacher, I discovered that students couldn't thrive academically when their learning environments/life experiences weren't helping them thrive emotionally. So, I studied to get the training necessary to become a listener and an advocate for the hurting and the not heard, as well as for those who want to help and to heal but don’t know how.

My goals for you

You will determine the goals you want to reach, and I will support you in making them specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. I will share the therapeutic interventions I can offer to help you achieve them. Goals will be periodically revisited and revised until they are realized.

Our first session

After I share my story and answer your questions, you have space to tell what led to your decision to get counseling. I may ask questions to better understand where you are and where you want to go. We will brainstorm goals you would like to achieve, and I will share approaches I could take to help you reach them.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian