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she/her
Rachel CresseLCSW
Nice to meet you
Hi, I'm Rachel! I work with clients navigating trauma, grief, and life transitions, using a collaborative, person-centered approach. I value the healing nature of the therapist-client alliance and the positive use of humor in therapy. I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and somatic techniques to explore holistic avenues for healing. I also believe in practical changes—small, intentional steps in everyday life that can improve functioning, well-being, and overall growth.
About Rachel
Location
Virtual, New Jersey
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Humorous, Mindful
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
First responders, Geriatric clients, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Veterans
Years of Experience
9+
I also believe in practical changes—small, intentional steps in everyday life that can improve functioning, well-being, and overall growth.
License number
#44SC05722100
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Master of Social Work, Rutgers University, NJ
Interests
Yoga, going to the beach, paddleboarding, hiking, traveling, reading, and playing with my dog.