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Rachel Richards

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Rachel Richards is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Years in Practice: 5 State: Washington

Greetings!

I know how scary it can be to reach out to someone. I hope this message helps relieve some tension in this time of healing and understanding. I am licensed in Washington with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

I do reach out quite frequently on the platform, and welcome any questions you may have- I try to get back to you as soon as possible within 24 hours, and you are welcome to shoot me a question or ask for advice anytime night or day. The message system is available 24/7 for your convenience.

I don't have a set limit if you miss appointments, I understand life happens and is very messy, the last thing I want you to stress over is missing your appointment. People become forgetful especially when dealing with life. I am very flexible and welcome all people from different walks of life no matter what.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Career difficulties ADHD
Languages Spoken
English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

Messaging
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Reviews for Rachel Richards

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(15 reviews)
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Rachel is a great listener, smart, helpful, and kind. I have tried several therapists in person and I prefer her to all of them. She has some helpful ways of reframing things to help you know what a next reasonable step in life is.

Apr 13, 2024

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Rachel is incredible. She is an active, empathetic listener and does a wonderful job of validating my emotions and helping me to identify where I may be having irrational reasoning. She does so with gentle grace and I feel very lucky to have such a supportive professional to help me with my mental health journey.

Feb 20, 2024

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Rachel Richards is easy to talk to, she has a lot of good suggestions for solving problems and keeps the conversation flowing at a good pace.

May 30, 2023

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Rachel has been very helpful in helping me. Has offered groups that are similar to me and books that have help me understand myself and what I need to do.

Apr 24, 2023

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Rachel has been an amazing support since I started Betterhelp. Navigating childhood trauma and the subsequent fallout has been incredibly difficult in the past, and Rachel has been one of the first therapists I’ve seen that seems to really listen and understand.

Dec 30, 2022

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Rachel is very caring, knowledgeable and attentive

Oct 03, 2022

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Rachel is very patient with me

Sep 25, 2022

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Rachel has been helpful in working through my difficulties

Sep 12, 2022

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When talking with Rachel, it is easy to tell her about any emotion or circumstance as I feel she speaks with professional expertise in a relatable manner. The examples that Rachel gives about the general public, in comparison to what is specifically happening in my life, allows me to feel that my situations are inclusive to much of what many people experience and I feel that I am not alone nor unnatural. This relation allows me to trust recommendations she prescribes me to work on, on the basis that it has helped others in a similar situation. All around, Rachel has been exemplary in the short time I have been with her.

Aug 31, 2022

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I never thought to try therapy, but Rachel made me happy that I did. Thanks Rachel.

B.R.·Jul 12, 2022

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This is my first time reaching out for help. I never thought I needed it, even when my older children suggested it. BetterHelp and Ms. Rachel have impressed me and shown me that we all need some type of help one way or another. Puts my mind at ease knowing that I can reach out and someone will be there! You’re never alone!

A.L.·Jun 22, 2022

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Very understanding, and has great advice

J.A.·Jun 19, 2022

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She is detailed caring and professional,

M.I.·Jun 17, 2022

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I was not able to build a rapport with Rachel or feel that she grasped my goals

S.A.·Jun 14, 2022

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Rachel is doing a wonderful job getting my mind back to a healthy place after years of stress and depression.

K.A.·Jun 14, 2022

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Rachel Richards offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.