Rachelle Billiard, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Over the years, I have worked in inpatient psychiatric settings, nursing homes, and emergency departments as a crisis therapist. I have also provided in-home crisis interventions for adults, older adults, adolescents, and children in school settings. I have had the privilege of working with veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. My therapeutic approach is informed by evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I prefer to draw from a range of approaches based on what youre coming in with, rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. I consider your needs, your goals, and your past experiences in therapy. In the past, I have incorporated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and a holistic approach, among others. I find it helpful to combine techniques that can target how you think, feel, and act.

Clients can expect a comfortable space to discuss the reason for seeking therapy, build rapport, and evaluate if I am a good match for their needs. They can expect to discuss their background at their comfort level and to address some logistics, including which documents will need to be signed, the limits of confidentiality, cancellation policies, and what they hope to achieve in therapy.