Rachel Black, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Rachel Black is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles.
- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseMH18535
- NPI 1447749445
- Experience20+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Rachel
Rachel Black is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. She uses clear, practical strategies to help clients feel steadier and more able to handle day-to-day demands. Rachel listens first and then helps people notice how past experiences shape current reactions.
She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how connection and early relationships affect trust and closeness.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and focused on small steps that produce tangible change. Her approach blends client-centered support with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means conversations that validate feelings alongside skill-building for thinking differently and calming the body.
Dialectical behavior therapy tools and motivational interviewing are used when people need help with intense emotions or motivation to change. Over two decades she has worked with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, chronic illness, career stress, parenting strains, and questions about identity. She also addresses concerns like low self-esteem, codependency, hoarding, and attachment issues in straightforward ways.
Rachel practices in Florida as an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor. Sessions are offered in English and are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows the therapist's availability.
Her style is warm, direct, and goal-oriented. She helps people build coping skills, repair important relationships, and find clearer direction when life feels overwhelming.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH18535 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1447749445 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rachel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rachel names
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Rachel Brings Attachment and Skills Work Online
Rachel blends attachment-based ideas with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches when working online. Attachment-based work looks at patterns of connection and trust that affect relationships and closeness, helping people notice and change automatic responses. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience and building a respectful, empathetic relationship that supports growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for mood, anxiety, and behavior changes.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Together they set small, measurable steps so progress can be tracked and sessions stay focused on useful outcomes.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a no-camera option is preferred. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, skill coaching between sessions, or when shorter, more frequent contact helps maintain momentum. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep work focused on practical change.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Rachel work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addictions, trauma and a range of life changes such as career or parenting challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining attachment-based ideas with client-centered listening and skills from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional regulation, coping skills, and relationship patterns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and scheduling factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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