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- Attachment-based approaches
- Emotionally-focused work
- Narrative therapy methods
About Rachel
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 12 years of experience, Rachel Van Dyk works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She uses attachment-focused and narrative-informed approaches alongside emotionally-focused work to help people understand how past connections shape present feelings and behavior.
Rachel began with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and earned a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Early in her career she spent five years counseling college students and has since worked in private practice settings. She has provided over 3,000 clinical face-to-face hours and has offered telehealth appointments as part of her work.
Her style is direct and curious. She listens for the stories people carry about themselves and their relationships. Rachel looks at how history affects mood, thoughts, and interactions, then uses practical tools to shift patterns that cause pain.
Sessions focus on small, specific changes. That can mean adjusting self-talk, trying different ways to respond in relationships, or testing new habits that reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Progress is built step by step, with attention to both feelings and everyday choices.
She helps people work through attachment wounds and relationship patterns using narrative techniques and emotionally-focused interventions. Rachel encourages clients to take practical steps that support ongoing healing and clearer decision making.
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How attachment, emotion work and narrative approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that formed in past relationships and how they show up now. In sessions the therapist helps identify those patterns and supports experimenting with new ways of relating to others and to oneself.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the interaction between feelings and relationship moments. Sessions guide people to name emotions, track how they affect interactions, and try alternate responses that reduce conflict and increase closeness when intimacy is a concern.
Narrative Therapy treats personal problems as part of a story rather than fixed identity. Conversations separate the person from the problem, name the influences of past events, and allow new, more useful storylines to emerge.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and preferences, then choose or combine methods that fit. Together they check how well an approach is working and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography notes telehealth has been offered but does not list every option. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical needs during the matching questionnaire and first session to plan a rhythm that fits everyday schedules.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Attachment issues are an additional focus.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy among other methods. These approaches are combined to explore relationship patterns and personal stories.
How long has she been practicing?
Rachel has 12 years of experience and has logged over 3,000 face-to-face clinical hours during her career. That includes time counseling college students and work in private practice settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee. Her practice is located in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions that telehealth appointments have been offered. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available now.
How are sessions paid for?
Session cost varies with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details depend on where you are located.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.