Rachel Pendergraft

Rachel Pendergraft is a compassionate and skilled marriage and family therapist with a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships. She recognizes that relationships can be challenging, especially when faced with life’s pressures, such as parenting young children, communication conflicts, addiction, and other stressors. Rachel believes that everyone is shaped by their unique experiences—drawing from their families of origin, current families, and diverse social and cultural contexts. Her practice is grounded in the belief that at our core, we all seek connection and understanding. Rachel emphasizes the importance of nurturing the social, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of our humanity, weaving these elements into the therapeutic process. Specializing in adult individuals and couples therapy, Rachel has completed extensive training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), including an externship and year-long core skills training, alongside participating as a helper in numerous EFT training sessions. Currently working towards her EFT Certification, Rachel aims to use her extensive experience to connect with clients navigating their chaos, inspiring growth, fostering hope, and ensuring everyone feels understood. She views it as a sacred privilege to walk alongside individuals and couples on their journey of growth and transformation.