Rachel Van Dyk , LPC

Rachel Van Dyk, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), approaches counseling with deep respect for the courage it takes to seek help and a steady commitment to walking alongside people in difficult seasons. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and she has translated that training into more than a decade of clinical work.

Rachel spent five years providing counseling to college students and later practiced in two private practice settings, offering telehealth appointments in addition to in-person work. Across her career she has accumulated over 3,000 clinical face-to-face hours, supporting people through anxiety disorders, depression, family trauma, spiritual concerns, adjustment disorders, and relationship conflict.

She treats each person as a storied individual, entering clients’ lives with curiosity and careful attention to how past experiences shape current emotions, thoughts, and relationships. Her clinical work blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) so she can tailor interventions to the needs and goals of each person.

Rachel assesses the depth of pain and the impact of history, then offers practical tools that foster healthier behaviors, emotional responses, self-talk, and relationships. Her aim is to empower clients to make decisions that move them toward a hope-filled future and to build confidence in continuing their own healing work.

Attachment, Emotion-Focused, and Narrative Work Online

Rachel Van Dyk draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current bonds and emotional patterns, helping people address insecurity, closeness, and trust concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to identify and transform core emotional responses in relationships, which can be especially useful for couples and individuals struggling with connection and intimacy. Narrative Therapy supports clients in examining the stories they tell about themselves, separating problems from identity, and finding new, more empowering perspectives when coping with life changes and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends approaches when helpful and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Rachel is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or while managing busy routines, and they allow continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible.