Being an empath can feel exhausting. You may show up for everyone, but nobody around you thinks to ask how you’re doing. If you’re the one everyone calls when things fall apart, you may be craving a safe space to feel understood and explore your inner world.
Hi, I’m Rachel Weirick, a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern working under the supervision of a licensed clinician. I work with highly sensitive individuals navigating OCD, grief, anxiety, burnout, and life changes. These challenges can leave you questioning who you are now, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, curious, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own experience. Therapy looks different for everyone. We may use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to explore your values, psychodynamic therapy to discover life patterns, parts work to develop a better understanding of yourself, or exposure and response prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
I also believe a little humor can go a long way, even when things feel heavy. You set the pace, and together we’ll find what feels right for you. If you think we might be a good fit, please reach out today to schedule your free consultation. It’s okay if you don’t have the right words when you reach out. That’s kind of the whole point! Outside of counseling, you’ll usually find me skiing, painting something I may or may not finish, or cuddling with my two cats.
