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Rachel Black, LMHC

Experienced LMHC guiding practical healing and growth
  • 20 years experience
  • Trauma and relationship care
  • Evidence-based approaches

About Rachel Black

Rachel Black is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma, and relationship struggles. She combines a calm, empathic stance with practical, evidence-informed tools to help individuals build resilience, repair patterns of attachment, and regain a sense of balance.

Her clinical work spans a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, and trauma and abuse. She also pays close attention to related areas such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, co-dependency, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and chronic illness or pain.

Rachel draws from many therapeutic frameworks to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her approach integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based and psychodynamic perspectives, trauma-focused and somatic interventions, internal family systems, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, solution-focused strategies, and client-centered care. This mix allows her to address symptoms, underlying patterns, and the body-mind connection in therapy.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that centers the individual’s strengths and goals, aiming for practical skills alongside deeper insight. Her work emphasizes compassion, respect for each person’s history, and clear, goal-oriented planning to support meaningful change and improved coping across life domains.

Areas of Expertise

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 counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Rachel Black have?

Rachel Black has 20 years of experience in mental health counseling.

Is Rachel Black a licensed therapist?

Yes. Rachel Black holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is listed as FL LMHC MH18535.

In which languages does Rachel Black provide therapy?

Rachel Black provides therapy in English.

Where is Rachel Black located?

Rachel Black is located in Florida.

How can I work with Rachel Black as my therapist?

You can work with Rachel Black through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Rachel Black work with international clients?

Rachel Black does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rachel Black cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Virtual Sessions Fit Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, many people find that virtual therapy can be a helpful and accessible option.

One major benefit is flexibility - you can connect in the way that fits your routine and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or when in-person appointments are difficult to arrange.

Licensed professionals offer a range of clinical approaches in virtual settings, and if someone does not feel like the right fit they can switch to another therapist. Considering online therapy is a practical step for those looking for convenient access to therapeutic support with trained therapists.

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