Rachel Secretan

Do you ever feel like you cannot quite grasp happiness, or find yourself struggling with thoughts like "I am not good enough" or "I will never measure up"? These types of thoughts are completely normal, but they do not need to stay. As a mom, eldest daughter, and a military brat who grew up all over the world, I bring a deeply personal understanding of life's complex transitions to my practice. I have been in the mental health field for about ten years and practicing as a therapist for the past six. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, ADD/ADHD, women's issues, identity struggles, and trauma. You deserve to feel heard and supported, and together, we can change these self-critical thoughts to create the life you have been wanting to live.

The most important part of therapy is finding a space where you feel comfortable and safe. Because of this, I always tailor your therapy experience to your specific needs, learning style, and communication preferences. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Attachment-Based Family Therapy, we can start to rewire your neuropathways and heal your relationship with yourself and others. I also integrate Motivational Interviewing and Strength-Based techniques to ensure our work is practical and focused on your unique strengths. I bring an empowering, energetic, and humorous style to our sessions, ensuring that our work together feels both productive and deeply human. It can feel overwhelming and hopeless if you are trying to manage everything on your own, but we will collaboratively build the coping skills you need to thrive.

Reaching out for help is a brave step, and I want to ensure that our time together feels incredibly supportive right from the start. Whether we meet virtually or in person at my Pleasant Grove or American Fork offices, our first session will be a completely pressure-free space. We will use this initial meeting to get to know each other, gently explore your history, and determine if we are a good fit for your ongoing care. There is absolutely no expectation for you to unpack all of your difficult experiences on day one. Instead, we will focus on understanding your unique needs and making a clear, collaborative plan to reach your specific goals for therapy.