Rachel Taggart

Hi there, I’m Rachel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in FL and RI. I offer a warm, holistic, & trauma-informed approach to therapy. I have experience working with at risk families, survivors of physical, emotional, sexual abuse/assault and working with veterans. I work with adults who are navigating life transitions, exploring identity issues, or feeling the lingering effects of trauma. Whether you’re brand new to therapy or returning after time away, my hope is to offer a space that feels welcoming, supportive and collaborative.

My approach to therapy incorporates an understanding of how trauma and chronic stress can shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us, often pulling us away from a sense of safety, connection, and inner trust. Adverse life experiences can quietly shape our beliefs, coping strategies, and sense of self, often in ways that once protected us but no longer serve us. I view therapy as a place to gently listen to these survival responses with curiosity and compassion, allowing space for healing and integration. With time, this process can support a deeper reconnection to yourself and a sense of returning home.

In our work together, I focus on understanding how these experiences live in the nervous system and supporting you in restoring a sense of grounding, choice, and self-compassion. I believe healing is not about fixing what is “wrong,” but about building a kinder, more trusting relationship with yourself.

My work integrates EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. As a certified yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner, I value the body’s wisdom and may incorporate mindfulness or somatic awareness into our sessions.

At our first appointment you can expect a welcoming, affirming, trauma informed environment where all parts of you are welcome. I see therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on their own experience. My hope and intention is that together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, helping you process past experiences, addressing current struggles, to help you reconnect more wholly with yourself to live a life that feels more aligned, authentic, and values driven.