Rachel LaVergne, LCMHC — Therapist in New Hampshire

Hi there, I'm Rachel!

Therapy is a deep commitment to loving yourself. As an honor, I look forward to being on your journey with you.

My focus

I specialize in DBT and trauma-informed care and love working with clients navigating emotional dysregulation and self-injurious behaviors. My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed and is stuck in patterns of unfulfilling self-behaviors. My goal is to provide a mix of compassion and validation with practical tools.

My approach

I believe people are doing their best and can grow. My approach balances acceptance with change. I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, direct, and grounded in mutual respect. I aim to create a safe space while also being transparent and real. I tend to be active in sessions such as asking questions, offering tools, and noticing patterns.

My journey to mental healthcare

My parents were both social workers and recited quotes from Fred Rogers and Mahatma Gandhi about looking for helpers and being the change you want to see in the world. These quotes and watching their kindness made me strive to follow in the helping professions.

My goals for you

At the start of our work, I help consumers clarify what they truly want to shift or improve. We define achievable goals together.

Our first session

Our first session would be reviewing the informed consent and mandated reporting laws, then focusing on goals and purpose for treatment.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 4 more

Focus populations

Educators

Body Positivity

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Sex Worker

Single Mother

+ 9 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Ambetter
Ascension-SmartHealth
Create
Curative
Lucet EAP

+ 4 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rachel LaVergne