Rachel Leon (She/her)

Acceptance and Commitment therapy is another great option for treating anxiety.

To effectively manage anxiety, it's important to understand how it works. Often, a paradox occurs: the more we try to eliminate anxiety, the stronger it becomes. This is where Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be especially useful. Rather than attempting to control or avoid stressors and triggers, ACT encourages us to shift the way we relate to them. By doing so, we build our capacity to tolerate uncertainty, allowing us to focus on what truly matters and become more resilient

I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals navigating relationship conflicts, narcissistic abuse, infidelity, betrayal trauma, and boundary struggles. I am certified by Evergreen Certifications in their course on narcissistic abuse, taught by Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Additionally, I integrate elements of attachment theory into my practice, helping clients understand how their close relationships shape their emotions and behaviors.

Low self-worth & shame is often a byproduct of abuse or neglect in childhood. Beliefs that we are not enough, too much, worthless etc. are often deeply held & further reinforced through additional adversity in life & relationships. Together we'll work to illuminate how these beliefs formed in an attempt to protect you in childhood but now contribute to your pain in the present. We'll aim to develop an alternative more compassionate stance while also turning down the volume on your inner critic.

Low self-worth & shame is often a byproduct of abuse or neglect in childhood. Beliefs that we are not enough, too much, worthless etc. are often deeply held & further reinforced through additional adversity in life & relationships. Together we'll work to illuminate how these beliefs formed in an attempt to protect you in childhood but now contribute to your pain in the present. We'll aim to develop an alternative more compassionate stance while also turning down the volume on your inner critic.