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- Attachment-Based Therapy
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Supports caregivers
About Rachel
California LMFT Rachel Gordon-Eldred has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults and parents. She focuses on family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, stress, anxiety, and ADHD. Rachel uses Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused approaches to help people manage day-to-day struggles.
Rachel aims to help clients feel more regulated and centered so they can connect with themselves and others. She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills to help people think through difficult situations. Sessions include listening, reflective feedback, and collaborative planning for next steps.
Her practice includes work with parents of children who have experienced loss, trauma, or who have ADHD and autism spectrum differences. Rachel notes experience with Pathologically Demanding Avoidant (PDA) profiles and does not use behavioral modification approaches such as ABA.
She also has training and experience supporting people facing end-of-life issues and those grieving a significant loss. Those conversations often combine emotional processing with problem-solving around care and practical decisions.
Rachel describes herself as an advocate for neurodiverse individuals and their caregivers. She emphasizes trusting what clients say and avoiding judgment while helping them develop clearer thinking and emotional regulation skills. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s matching tools and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how they affect current connections; in practice it looks at how people relate to caregivers and partners and helps with trust, closeness, and repairing ruptures. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience; the therapist listens and reflects so the client can clarify feelings and make their own decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable parts and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify concerns, goals, and preferences, then try techniques from different approaches to find what fits. Clients often try a few strategies and then keep the ones that help most.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering more flexible scheduling. Many people find remote sessions useful for regular skill practice, managing caregiver responsibilities, or staying consistent during periods of grief or transition.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with parenting challenges, family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, and ADHD. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and end-of-life issues.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are blended to match each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working as a therapist. That experience includes supporting parents, caregivers, and people facing loss.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options through the site before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The matching tool helps connect you with next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.