Rachel Van Dyk

Life can be so hard. I know that it takes great courage to ask for help. I consider it one of the greatest honors of my life to be able to walk alongside people in the midst of their struggles through the field of counseling. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. I spent 5 years counseling college students surrounding numerous struggles. I have counseled in two private practice settings since and offered Telehealth appointments as well. I have over 3000 clinical face-to-face hours counseling people in need. I have helped clients with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Family Trauma, Spiritual Concerns, Adjustment Disorders, and Relationship Conflict.
We are storied individuals, and I approach therapy with great curiosity and care for each person. I typically include a combination of Attachment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to enter into client’s story. I assess the depth of pain and impact the client’s history has had on one’s current affect, thought processes, and relationships. I then utilize various tools to help clients continue to move forward in forming healthier behaviors, emotional responses, self-talk, and relationships. My goal is to empower the client to make decisions that lead to a hope filled future and become confident in continuing the healing work in their own story.