Rachel Beaver

Rachel Beaver is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist who believes that therapy is most effective when there is a balance between acceptance and change. Her insightful approach helps individuals gain a deeper understanding of their emotional patterns, relationships, and life circumstances, all while equipping them with practical skills to navigate their present more effectively. With her validating and collaborative style, Rachel supports clients in making meaningful changes with sensitivity, humor, and respect. She brings extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and has experience in a comprehensive DBT setting, seamlessly integrating mindfulness and skill-building techniques with psychodynamic and trauma-informed influences to uncover underlying patterns. Rachel works with both teens and adults facing emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, and various mood difficulties. Additionally, she assists individuals, couples, and parents in managing conflicts, navigating life transitions, and coping with general life stress. Her welcoming practice is conveniently located in downtown Ann Arbor, close to parking and public transportation.