Rachelle H. Henriquez-Gomez

Is your inner critic really loud, having trouble coping with stress, seeking life balance and a deeper connection to your authentic self? Well I am here to help!

Hello there future client! Lovely to meet you! My name is Rachelle (pronounced ray-chull). I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a specialization in Art Therapy, a Holistic Practitioner, bilingual English/Spanish speaking, a first gen Dominican-American, and former New Yorker living in SoCal. I specialize in supporting BIPOC experiencing chronic mental health issues define themselves as individuals and not by any trauma they may have experienced.

In addition to applying a trauma-informed lens, psychology, and art, I integrate holistic approaches like meditation, mindfulness, somatic movements, and sound therapy to create unique treatment interventions for my clients.

I know that starting therapy can feel scary. Especially when you have been labeled as "the problem", think you are not good enough, or have been conditioned to suppress your emotions. This is why developing trust in the first stage of treatment is of the utmost importance to me. I apply a compassionate and non-judgmental stance to help my clients feel safe when sharing their stories and starting their therapeutic journey.

Think we could be a good fit? Go ahead and schedule your first session. Let's work together to help you connect with your authentic self and improve your mental health! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please note - I am not a good fit for clients interested in couples therapy, clients experiencing thoughts of suicide/death/dying with or without a plan, clients engaging in self-harm, clients who have been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons at anytime in the past 12 months, clients needing support with substance use, and/or children aged 8 and under.

My biggest strength is helping my clients shift their perspectives about themselves, regulate their nervous systems out of survival mode, and reconnect with things that bring them joy. As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients make lasting changes, facilitate self-healing, and develop self-compassion. I am passionate about empowering women, men, BIPOC and high achievers seeking balance, including adults, teens, and children aged 9 and above. I provide my clients with unique tools to replace maladaptive coping mechanisms with positive coping skills that may serve in connecting with their highest + best self.

During our first sessions we will complete an assessment. This is where we will talk about it all! Including what brought you into therapy, past life experiences, family dynamics, and even your hopes for the future.

After this, we will collaborate to create goals for therapy. A short term goal is a reminder that improving your mental health is developed through intentional + weekly devoted time to you. This is where you will plant the seeds for your healing process.

After this step, we will follow these stages - first stage of therapy: learning coping skills, second stage: processing and applying what works for you, third/final stage: linking you with resources and planning for your graduation from therapy!