Rachelle Heller, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Rachelle!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and License Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate who has years of experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness. My career has focused intense trauma, personality disorders, substance use, anxiety, and womens issues.

My focus

I work with clients facing grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, and abuse. I welcome individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

My approach

I tailor my approach to your unique needs, drawing from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, play therapy, art therapy, grief therapy, and trauma-focused therapies. I believe therapy works best when it's designed around what matters most to you and what will help you move forward.

My communication style

I'm laid back and talk naturally and casually. I value the comfort of feeling equal to my clients, matching their humor and seriousness level so our conversations feel genuine and comfortable.

My journey to mental healthcare

My whole family has struggled with mental illness. Seeing the struggle and being directly involved had created a spark in me that made me want to advocate and treat those who are struggling. I then continue to love this work more and more as I work with new people and seeing the strides they make and the need for this kind of assistance.

My goals for you

We will set goals together and use your strengths and where you are at to propel you forward.

Our first session

I'll introduce myself and we'll begin to know each other through questions and discussion about your thoughts and experiences. It's a comfortable, conversational way to start building our connection.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Art Therapy

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Racial Justice

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rachelle Heller