Rachel Magliari , LPC

Rachel Magliari is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with additional certifications in alcohol and drug counseling and national counseling standards. She brings seven years of experience in the mental health field, working across community-based rehabilitation, case and care management, and counseling in diverse settings. Her background also includes Human Rights Certification through the Wassmuth Center of Human Rights, reflecting a commitment to dignity and advocacy in practice.

Rachel draws on a flexible blend of therapeutic methods to meet each person's needs, primarily using a person-centered, solutions-focused stance combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed approaches. She emphasizes clients' strengths and works to empower individuals to build a life that feels meaningful and purposeful. Her manner is warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental, and she values the therapeutic relationship as a central part of change.

Rachel focuses on areas such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationships, parenting, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and related concerns including codependency, dissociation, and postpartum depression. Please note she is available only via messaging or live chat during this time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rachel practices from a client-centered perspective, which means sessions focus on the individual's experience and personal goals while the therapist provides empathy, validation, and support to foster growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and small, achievable changes to move toward the client's preferred future and is often helpful for people who want targeted, goal-oriented work.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Rachel works with each person to understand their needs, values, and preferences, then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the client's goals and pace. This partnership helps determine whether to emphasize insight, skill-building, or short-term solutions.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through multiple modalities. Rachel provides support via live chat and messaging and can work with video calls or phone sessions according to availability. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other responsibilities and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical.