Rachel Bertrand, LCPC
- Anxiety and stress
- Parenting and family
- LGBT and identity
About Rachel Bertrand
Rachel brings a holistic and compassionate approach that centers the individual experience while emphasizing practical skills and inner strengths. She combines evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance to empower clients to make sustainable changes and rediscover a sense of purpose. Areas of focus include parenting and family dynamics, trauma and grief, body image and eating concerns, career transitions, and LGBTQ related challenges including gender dysphoria and identity exploration.
Clients can expect a supportive therapeutic relationship in which Rachel partners with them to identify goals, build coping strategies, and work through barriers to well-being. She holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she offers sessions by video and by phone at this time, rather than chat-based appointments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rachel Bertrand have?
She has seven years of clinical experience.
Is Rachel Bertrand a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details are IL LCPC 180.016502.
In which languages does Rachel Bertrand provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Rachel Bertrand located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Rachel Bertrand as my therapist?
You can work with Rachel Bertrand through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rachel Bertrand work with international clients?
Rachel Bertrand does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rachel Bertrand 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and finding direction when values and actions feel out of alignment.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This approach offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and for improving day-to-day functioning.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and reflects the client's experience back to them. This approach supports self-discovery, increased self-compassion, and stronger communication skills.
Rachel approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right combination of strategies is part of the process, and she adapts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from a distance while still engaging in meaningful, effective therapeutic work.