Rachel E Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
15 Endorsed
2950 W Chicago Ave, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60622
Let's Connect (872) 239-3931
The task of finding a new therapist to walk with you in your journey toward growth, hope, and healing can be so difficult! My style is relational and dynamic, meaning that I hold the past and present together as we work through your story to examine places you feel stuck or want to make changes. Your safety in the therapeutic relationship is important in order to facilitate the exploration of what can be painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. I integrate evidence-based techniques, cultural humility, and a nonjudgemental perspective to help you find your strengths and meet your life goals.
I work with you to identify the impact of difficult life experiences while also helping you to find your power to create the change you desire. Frequently addressed topics include relationships, grief and loss, chronic stress, trauma, discrimination, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, school and/or work problems, addictions, and court-involvement.
I enjoy working with people diverse in culture, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, spirituality, and social capital. I believe that systems (e.g., racism, sexism, classism) can cause trauma, and that therapy can help us move out of internalized shame and pain brought on by socialization into these systems.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Rachel E Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.009661 Rachel E Smith
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Membership with American Psychological Association
- Attended Wheaton College, Graduated 2016
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Rachel E Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Transgender
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Vocational/Career Assessment
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (872) 239-3931
Rachel E Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
15 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (872) 239-3931
Rachel E Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Groups
Purity Culture Recovery Group
Did you know that some people who grew up in purity culture have symptoms that are similar to people who experienced childhood sexual abuse? The impact of a sexually shaming culture can be subtle, but leave deep wounds. This group focuses on the process of leaving purity culture in order to reclaim our bodies and heal from sexual shame and trauma. We are open to people from all genders and religious backgrounds. You may reside in Illinois or any PsyPact state. This will be a process focused, virtual group that runs for for approximately 10 weeks.
Expertise
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$80
Group Meets
Every Wed 5 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Location
Agave Studio for Psychotherapy
Chicago, IL 60622
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Location
Primary Location
Agave Studio for Psychotherapy
2950 W Chicago Ave
Suite 202
Chicago, IL 60622
(872) 239-3931Email me
Additional Location
Agave Studio for Psychotherapy
25 E Washington
Suite 1118
Chicago, IL 60602
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Rachel E Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyD