Rachel Balderrama Del Hierro

Stress, anxiety, trauma or other issues can make it difficult to feel like yourself, to feel at peace, or to find joy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in understanding each person as a whole - considering their developmental, emotional, relational, and physical well-being.

My expertise is in feeding and eating challenges, including Pediatric Feeding Disorder, ARFID, and other eating disorders. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, various neurodivergence, sensory processing differences, and other concerns impacting quality of life. I enjoy helping people find ways of overcoming these challenges and thrive.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive. We will work towards goals that are important to you. I use a blend of humanistic, CBT, short-term solutions-focused, and ACT techniques. I work to match my techniques and style with what resonates with you.

Therapy can provide a safe space to share yourself and your struggles with someone who cares. My goal is to partner with you in identifying your strengths, building effective strategies, and creating meaningful change. In the first session, I give clear information about what clients can expect from me and we set the framework for working together. I'll listen to your story, why you are seeking therapy and what you are hoping to gain. Sharing yourself with others (especially a new person!) can feel vulnerable. I will work to help you feel safe, comfortable and accepted for who you are.

I welcome clients regardless of faith, gender expression, sexual orientation, immigration status, ethnicity or race.