Rachel Black

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Rachel

Rachel Black is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings 20 years of clinical experience to her practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictive behaviors, and life transitions, among other challenges.

Background and approach

Rachel combines practical skills with empathetic listening to support clients in building coping strategies and regaining a sense of balance. Her work blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based and client-centered approaches, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.

That mix allows her to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, focusing on identifying unhelpful patterns, strengthening emotional regulation, and improving communication and self-esteem. Rachel also addresses specific areas like parenting, career changes, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and complex family dynamics.

Clients will find a therapist who emphasizes collaboration and goal-focused work while honoring each person’s story. She draws on two decades of practice to offer practical tools and compassionate support for long-term growth and improved daily functioning.

How Rachel’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Rachel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and early influences on current relationships, which can help with intimacy-related concerns, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals lead the pace of work and the therapist follows the client’s experience to promote self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine what combination of methods fits best. She tailors interventions to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and revises the plan as progress is made to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options that suit different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to schedule regular sessions, maintain continuity during busy periods, and access therapy from home or work while keeping the therapeutic focus on practical skills, emotional insight, and meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Rachel help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and related topics such as ADHD and bipolar.

What is her therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and goal-focused, combining empathetic, client-centered engagement with practical skill-building to address patterns and promote resilience.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Rachel has 20 years of experience working in mental health, drawing on that background to guide treatment planning and intervention choices.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC MH18535, and practices from Florida.

Does she see clients who speak other languages or live abroad?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English