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Rachel Ross

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You may appear to have everything together while privately struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult life transitions. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or finding that past experiences continue to affect your daily life. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides a compassionate, honest, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself. As a retired Army veteran with 22 years of active-duty service, I bring extensive clinical experience and a unique understanding of military culture. I work with adults, and older adults, including veterans, service members, and civilians, helping them navigate life's challenges and move forward with greater confidence.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, process difficult experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and build on your existing strengths. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and empowered to create meaningful changes in your life.

What you can expect from me

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're accustomed to managing challenges independently. During our first session, we'll discuss what brought you to therapy, explore your concerns, and identify what you hope to accomplish. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel heard, respected, and supported. We'll work together to establish meaningful goals and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or significant life changes, my goal is to help you develop practical tools and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fayetteville State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, North Carolina)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Seeking Safety, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English