Rachel Meltzer

Rachel Meltzer, a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree, understands that at times everyone can feel overwhelmed by stressors, life transitions, grief, or anger. She believes that change and healing do not occur in isolation, and it is essential for individuals to seek help. Rachel works with clients aged 10 and up and employs a therapeutic approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She guides her clients to identify what is important to them and to learn ways to move toward their core values, focusing on how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors. It is a great privilege for Rachel when clients share that a new perspective has significantly improved their lives, especially during challenging times. Her practice aligns evidence-based research with the unique goals of each individual to enhance emotional well-being and foster deeper connections. Specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, anger management, trauma, stress management, communication skills, and family and relationship issues, Rachel is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, helping clients resolve emotional distress and traumatic memories. With a direct and respectful style, she prides herself on finding effective strategies to navigate life’s challenges. Rachel has been practicing in Richardson since 1999 and has prior experience working on a trauma unit. As an LPC Supervisor, she oversees seven interns who provide low-fee services, and she collaborates with Family Tree to offer ten free therapy sessions to qualified families with minor children.