Rachel Pearl

Rachel works with individuals navigating low self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, and loneliness. Her approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), existential theory, solution-focused, expressive arts and narrative therapies. Together, you’ll work together to better understand your thoughts, build the capacity to feel, and make meaning of your experiences.

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With a background in the arts, along with training as a certified yoga instructor and photographer, Rachel values creativity and embodiment as powerful tools for healing. She enjoys exploring emotions through conversation and creativity and tailors the work to align with what feels most supportive for you. Rachel obtained her Master’s of Arts in Counseling from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. ‍

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Before becoming a therapist, Rachel spent more than two decades working in the arts as a production director, photographer, and creative consultant. Throughout these roles, she was consistently drawn to the stories people tell about themselves and the ways creativity can foster connection, resilience, and healing. 

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Rachel's professional and personal journey has included living and working internationally, including time in Prague and Johannesburg, and collaborations with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. These experiences deepened her commitment to cultural humility and continue to inform her work with clients from a wide range of identities, communities, and life experiences.

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Whether through conversation, creative expression, or evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Rachel is passionate about helping clients reconnect with their strengths, develop self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.

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