Rachel Bond

My communication style

I have a very direct style with a flair for incorporating dry humor and symbolism in sessions. I have a very professional but laid-back style of counseling: I may have education and training, but my job is to help you learn more about yourself and find the tools you have to heal.

My journey to mental healthcare

I wanted to be a therapist because I wanted to help people heal from childhood negative experiences. At my school, about a year after I graduated, there were multiple attempted and completed suicides due to academic pressure and not enough support. I did not want that pattern to continue into adulthood.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting with clients as the first step of the journey. Goal setting gives us an ultimate path to travel and structure to operate within. If/when we divert from the path, it's always there to go back to and help us reorient to the final destination.

Our first session

The focus of our first session will be on completing Rula's intake assessment. After the intake, it will be slightly less structured and more focused on developing a professional relationship (things like interests, session structures, etc.). All second sessions will include a structured self-care assessment to see where we are starting from.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Jewish