Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Rafael, CA
With over two decades of clinical experience, I specialize in helping individuals and couples achieve emotional healing and lasting transformation. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-Focused EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to address trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, and life transitions. I prioritize creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their inner worlds, build resilience, and develop healthier relationships.My approach combines compassion with structured therapeutic frameworks, tailored to each client's unique needs. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I am committed to advancing mental health care through community engagement, professional advocacy, and ongoing clinical education. Whether addressing personal struggles or relational concerns, my goal is to provide direction, clarity, and a proven path toward sustainable growth.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Grief Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Consultation Services
Online Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our therapists are trained in evidence-based modalities like IFS and EMDR
- We provide LGBTQIA+ affirmative and social justice-informed care
- Our approach combines compassion with structured therapeutic frameworks
- We offer both in-person and virtual sessions across California
What people say
Balanced and objective approach
Steadfast source of insight
Safe and judgment-free environment
Meaningful progress within 12 sessions
Deep understanding of client needs
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides a safe space for emotional exploration and personal growth. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), we address trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. This approach helps clients develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier coping mechanisms. Sessions focus on building resilience and fostering self-compassion through evidence-based techniques tailored to each person's unique needs and experiences.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication and rebuilding trust in relationships. Through Attachment-Focused EMDR and Relational Life Therapy, partners learn to navigate conflicts and strengthen emotional connections. The process addresses attachment patterns and dysfunctional cycles while teaching practical tools for conflict resolution. Sessions aim to create a balanced dynamic of intimacy and independence, fostering long-term relational resilience and mutual understanding.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy addresses the lasting effects of emotional wounds using Attachment-Focused EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This approach prioritizes emotional safety while processing unresolved trauma and attachment injuries. Sessions focus on reprocessing painful memories and developing coping strategies to reduce emotional distress. The goal is to help clients reclaim agency over their narratives and cultivate healthier relationships with themselves and others through compassionate, structured interventions.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques to address anxiety and depression. This approach teaches clients to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment, developing greater emotional regulation skills. Sessions incorporate meditation and body awareness exercises to cultivate present-moment focus. The practice helps break negative thought patterns while fostering self-compassion and resilience through evidence-based mindfulness interventions tailored to individual needs.
Consultation Services
Consultation services provide professional guidance for therapists seeking to enhance their clinical skills. Focused on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment-based approaches, these sessions offer support for integrating trauma-informed care into practice. Consultants receive guidance on ethical decision-making, countertransference management, and developing clinical confidence. The process emphasizes reflective practice and professional growth through structured supervision that aligns with evolving therapeutic standards and best practices.
People
Rachel Barr
Licensed Psychotherapist and Couples Counselor
Rachel Barr is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-Focused EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. As a California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists member, she actively contributes to professional development while maintaining an anti-racist, social justice-informed practice that serves diverse client needs across San Rafael and Los Angeles.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, trauma-informed therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Attachment-Focused EMDR to address emotional healing and relationship challenges.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with weekly appointments recommended for consistent progress. Short-term therapy options are available for clients with specific goals or time constraints.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide online therapy sessions across California alongside in-person appointments in San Rafael and Los Angeles offices for flexible access to mental health care.
What is your approach to couples counseling?
Our couples therapy integrates Esther Perel's relationship insights with Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy, focusing on communication improvement, trust-building, and addressing attachment patterns through evidence-based techniques.
How do you handle confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with professional ethical standards, ensuring all client information remains private unless required by law to disclose specific safety concerns.
