Rachel Newton, LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I have worked with houseless mothers and children and families with neurodivergent children from birth to 3 years of age until I went to complete my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Lewis and Clark in Portland, Oregon. I have worked in mental health outpatient settings in Portland, Oregon since 2013.
I enjoy reading mystery novels, hiking, doodling, true crime, and playing tennis. I am often with my young child and understand the challenging balance of becoming a mother during a pandemic and the added obstacles this brings to our lives.
Treatment Orientations
I utilize trauma informed practices with client centered approaches to support a safe place for clients. I incorporate CBT/DBT, mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches to support clients in meeting their goals. I am trained in EMDR therapy techniques. I believe it is important to listen, hear and honor the experiences lived by others and healing begins once an open and non judgmental space is created for one’s experiences.
I work with female identified clients who have experienced trauma or experience anxiety or depressive symptoms. I have comfort in working with clients from different cultures, races and ethnicities. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and hope to offer a welcoming space to all.
I am practicing a hybrid model and will be meeting with clients in person or Telehealth based on the preferences of the client.
I work with adult female identified clients who may be experiencing:
Anxiety, panic and chronic inability to make decisions
Depression
Social Isolation
Divorce, Job Loss and other life transitions
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/ Trauma
Relational/Family Issues
Caregiver burden/burnout
Domestic Violence survivors
Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 2005
Lewis and Clark College: Master of Arts (Mental Health Counseling) 2013
OR License Number: C4221
Rachel Newton, LPC
EMDR qualified
Pronouns: She/her/hers