Rachel Katznelson

If you've always been the one holding everything together while quietly struggling on the inside, you don't have to do it alone.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona specializing in trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship patterns. Whether you're navigating the effects of childhood trauma, painful relationships, chronic stress, grief, or recovery from substance use, I help you understand the patterns that once protected you while building new ones that support a more fulfilling life.

Many people come to therapy believing they're broken, when in reality they're living with nervous systems that adapted to survive difficult experiences. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both research and experience — integrating Somatic Experiencing, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and evidence-informed trauma treatment. We won't just talk about your story; we'll help your nervous system experience real safety, connection, and lasting change.

I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and am currently completing my PhD in Transpersonal Psychology, where my research focuses on healing developmental trauma through attachment repair and somatic integration.

Together, we'll build greater resilience, self-compassion, healthier relationships, and a deeper connection with the person you want to become.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. I create a space where you feel genuinely seen and supported, while also being challenged to grow at a pace that feels right for you.

I believe therapy is most effective when it addresses both the mind and the nervous system. Understanding why we think or feel a certain way matters — but lasting change happens when the body also begins to experience safety, connection, and regulation. My work is grounded in attachment theory, Somatic Experiencing®, mindfulness, parts work, and evidence-informed trauma treatment, and I tailor it to each individual because healing isn't one-size-fits-all.

Whether you're working through trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or recovery, my goal is to help you move beyond simply managing symptoms and toward creating meaningful, lasting change, building new ways of relating to yourself and others with greater compassion and resilience.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to start; that's what we're here to explore together.

We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you're hoping to change, and the experiences that have shaped your life. I'll also ask questions about your history, relationships, strengths, and goals so I can better understand the whole person, not just the challenges you're facing.

My approach is collaborative and paced to meet your needs. Some clients are ready to begin deeper trauma work right away, while others first need time to build safety, trust, and stability. There is no "right" way to begin therapy. My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful, with a clearer sense of where we're headed together. Healing is possible. No matter how long you've felt stuck, change can happen, and you don't have to navigate it alone. If you would like to work with me, I would be truly honored to walk alongside you.