Business Details
Trauma-Informed Counseling Services for Lasting Healing
Rachel Lucas Counseling is founded on the belief that healing and growth emerge from a collaborative, client-centered therapeutic relationship. With over two decades of clinical experience across diverse mental health settings, we specialize in trauma-informed care, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness-based therapies tailored to individual needs. Our approach prioritizes autonomy, integrating evidence-based practices with creative modalities like yoga and extended sessions to foster resilience and self-discovery.Led by a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in interpersonal neurobiology and trauma treatment, we serve adults and older adolescents through personalized therapy, group programs, and professional consultations. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive cutting-edge care aligned with the latest research in mental health and neurobiology.
Services
Individual Therapy
Therapy Intensives
Group Therapy
Consultation Services
Trauma Education
Somatic Healing
Somatic Experiencing
Yoga Integration
Extended Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in trauma and mental health treatment
- Our therapists are certified in Somatic Experiencing and Trauma-Informed Care
- Personalized treatment plans integrate evidence-based practices with creative modalities
- Specialized training in neurodiversity-affirming approaches and interpersonal neurobiology
- Active participation in leading mental health professional associations
What people say
Safe space
Compassionate approach
Effective therapeutic outcomes
Powerful influence
Identify distress causes
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions for adults and older adolescents address trauma, mental health challenges, and personal growth. Sessions typically last 55 minutes weekly, with flexible scheduling and format options available. Our trauma-informed approach integrates somatic experiencing and mindfulness techniques to promote emotional resilience and self-discovery.
Therapy Intensives
Targeted therapy programs offered in individual, group, or workshop formats provide concentrated healing opportunities. These sessions deepen therapeutic work through extended time commitments, often accelerating progress in trauma recovery and emotional regulation. Customizable focus areas address specific client needs and treatment goals.
Group Therapy
Structured group programs combine psychoeducation with experiential learning for trauma healing and skill development. Current offerings include mindfulness-based trauma education series and somatic healing intensives. Groups emphasize peer connection, nervous system regulation, and practical coping strategies in supportive environments.
Somatic Experiencing
Specialized trauma treatment modality addressing mind-body connections to resolve traumatic stress. This approach builds nervous system resilience through embodied practices, helping clients develop greater emotional regulation and physical self-awareness as part of comprehensive healing.
Consultation Services
Expert guidance for organizations and professionals on trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory applications, and mindfulness-based interventions. Workshops and presentations provide practical tools for improving trauma treatment approaches and creating supportive therapeutic environments across various clinical settings.
People
Rachel Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor
With 20+ years in mental health, Rachel specializes in trauma treatment and somatic therapies. She holds advanced certifications in Somatic Experiencing and Interpersonal Neurobiology, offering evidence-based care informed by extensive clinical experience across eight agencies.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in trauma-informed care, somatic experiencing, mindfulness-based therapies, and interpersonal neurobiology applications for mental health treatment.
How do I start therapy with your practice?
Begin with a free 15-minute consultation to assess fit, followed by an intake session and secure online paperwork completion through Theranest.
Do you accept insurance or Medicaid?
Medicaid is accepted for select group therapy sessions. Most services require private payment with flexible financing options available.
What are therapy intensives?
Therapy intensives provide concentrated treatment through extended sessions in individual or group formats, designed to accelerate healing progress for specific therapeutic goals.
Are group therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer structured trauma education series and somatic healing groups with screening requirements to ensure appropriate participant fit and therapeutic effectiveness.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our approach combines traditional therapy with somatic experiencing, yoga integration, and neurodiversity-affirming practices tailored to each client's healing journey and preferences.
