Rachel Boykin is a dedicated and passionate Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Virginia. Those who meet her will recognize her deep commitment to counseling and helping others. Rachel's counseling style is multimodal, drawing upon various evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She firmly believes that authenticity, collaboration, and trust are essential elements in establishing a productive working relationship with her clients. A strong advocate for enhancing multicultural competency and upholding ethical standards in the mental health field, Rachel brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles. She has served as a residential counselor, behavioral therapist, crisis intervention responder, college counselor, and intensive in-home counselor. Currently, she is training to become a Certified Career Counselor and actively participates as a member of both the AMCD and VCA. Rachel views counseling as a collaborative journey between the client and therapist, providing a safe space for clients to explore solutions. Outside her professional endeavors, Rachel enjoys curling up with a good book, expanding her extensive tea collection, honing her culinary skills, and deepening her understanding of mindfulness and meditation.