About
Meet Rachel Henry,
LCSW, LICSW, (VA, DC, MN)
Hello, my name is Rachel Henry and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia, Washington DC and Minnesota. I am a results-oriented psychotherapist with a passion for using the therapeutic alliance to break through the barriers of the past. Whether it is past mistakes, missed opportunities, or traumatic experiences, I believe that our past does not have to be an obstacle but a launching pad to becoming the best version of ourselves. As a certified EMDR therapist I specialize in the treatment of trauma and OCD using an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy. Collaboratively working together to unravel the deeply entrenched inhibiting beliefs stored within the body. I use EMDR, BSP, ERP, Safe & Sound Protocol, and Somatic Coaching in a non-judgmental, safe space where you can be your authentic self. Call now: (571) 306-1192
The office will be closed the following dates:
November 25-29, 2024
December 23-27, 2024
December 31 - January 1, 2024
*No appointments will be scheduled during these dates.
** If you are experiencing an emergency visit your local emergency room or dial 988 for a mental health emergencies or 911 for all other emergencies.
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Using an integrative approach to treatment pulling techniques from different therapy modalities I provide individuals with personalized strategies that enhance insight and reduce feelings of distress.
Treatment specialties include:
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Anxiety, Worries, Fears & Perfectionism, Social Anxiety
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Depression, Dissatisfaction, Guilt, Sadness, Low Motivation, Worthlessness & Hopelessness
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Poor Self-Esteem & Self-Image
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Academic or Occupational Concerns
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Grief & Loss
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EMDR is an evidenced-based form of psychotherapy that supports healing from emotional distress. EMDR’s protocol helps you process events experienced or witnessed over the course of your life that left you feeling frightened and/or unsafe. EMDR is also used for life events that you may not think of as traumatic but overwhelm your natural capacity to recover such as medical trauma, chronic illness, job layoffs, grief, and/or sudden life transitions (marriage, divorce, new baby…). Everyone responds to emotional distress differently. Perhaps you were previously able to manage and resolve distressing events, but suddenly find yourself overwhelmed, paralyzed and/or unable to manage. EMDR has been clinically shown that true healing is possible by removing emotional blocks allowing you to return to a natural state of healing. No concern is too great or too small for EMDR. EMDR treats the full range of depression and anxiety disorders including: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), post traumatic stress disorder.
Offering EMDR to individuals and groups.
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OCD is marked by excessive unwanted and intrusive thoughts that are frequently accompanied by repetitive behaviors which may be cyclical in nature and impair life enjoyment and functioning. ERP (Exposures & Response Protocol) is a type of brief behavior therapy which helps develop internal resources for self-control and independence through skill building.
OCD Subtypes Treated:
Checking OCD
Contamination OCD
Counting OCD
Existential OCD
“Just Right” OCD
Purely "O" OCD
Real Events OCD
Scrupulosity (Religious) OCD