Rachel Dock, LMFT

Rachel Dock is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy and is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as CA LMFT 124032. Rachel focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and communication problems, parenting and family matters, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.

Her professional background includes work as a Social Services Coordinator at a crisis stabilization unit for four years and additional experience supporting foster youth and young people with significant trauma histories. Those roles developed skills in crisis stabilization, risk assessment, intensive community linkage coordination, and therapeutic intervention for both adult and youth populations. Rachel also has experience addressing drug addiction and crisis-related needs.

Rachel’s counseling style is warm, empathic, non-judgmental, and genuine. She integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and other therapeutic tools to help clients build coping strategies, improve communication, and navigate major life transitions. Her training and hands-on experience aim to provide practical, compassionate support tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Approaches and Online Options for Collaborative Care

Rachel uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where clients are met with empathy and respect while they explore their goals and values. This approach emphasizes the client’s perspective and helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and skills-focused, often helping with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel works together with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel.