Rachel Dock , LMFT

Rachel Dock holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy and practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) authorized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. She focuses on supporting people facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, drug addiction, and crisis situations, bringing clinical training and hands-on experience to each case.

Her background includes four years working as a Social Services Coordinator in a crisis stabilization unit, where she conducted risk assessments, coordinated intensive community linkages, and provided therapeutic interventions for both adults and youth. She also spent a year with an agency serving foster youth and young people with significant trauma histories, deepening her experience in trauma-informed care and youth services.

Rachel approaches therapy with an empathic, warm, non-judgmental, and genuine style. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered techniques, and Object Relations Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her education, licensure, and professional experience inform a practical, person-focused approach aimed at helping individuals and families navigate challenges and build more effective coping strategies.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Rachel integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals and relationship concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are also available to help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the best fit. She emphasizes partnership and practical skills alongside supportive, empathic engagement.

Online therapy with Rachel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options make it possible to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and work with a licensed professional from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.