Rachel Tarantino understands that getting started with therapy can often be the hardest part. She dedicatedly helps individuals and families navigate the barriers that have held them back from the lives they have envisioned. Rachel creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients, ensuring they feel comfortable as they embark on their journey of change. With a collaborative therapeutic approach, she combines her extensive knowledge with her clients' personal motivations, believing that this partnership fosters growth and lasting success. Her rich experience encompasses areas such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, behavioral issues, life transitions, and childhood development. In her practice, she skillfully incorporates modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure & Response Prevention. Passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and families, Rachel also offers evening sessions to accommodate varying school and work schedules. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by military families, she has a sincere commitment to assisting with lifestyle changes brought on by deployments, reunifications, and the uncertainty that often accompanies these experiences. Certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT), she further integrates elements of play therapy, sand tray, and animal-assisted interventions to enrich her therapeutic sessions.