Rachel Van Dyk, LPC

Rachel Van Dyk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who brings 12 years of experience to her clinical work. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and has accumulated more than 3,000 clinical face-to-face hours supporting people through a wide range of concerns. Rachel spent five years working with college students and has since practiced in two private practice settings while also offering telehealth appointments.

Her practice addresses anxiety disorders, depression, family trauma, spiritual concerns, adjustment disorders, relationship conflict, grief, eating and self-esteem issues, and compassion fatigue, with additional focus on attachment concerns and intimacy-related difficulties. Rachel draws from a blend of Attachment-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and cognitive behavioral techniques to understand how a person’s history influences present emotions, thoughts, and relationships.

She assesses the depth of pain and the impact of past experiences, then uses targeted tools to help clients develop healthier behaviors, emotional responses, and internal dialogue. Rachel’s goal is to empower clients to make decisions that lead toward a hope-filled future and to build confidence in continuing their own healing work.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Attachment and Narrative Work

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relational patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. It helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, or recurring relationship problems by exploring attachment needs and building more secure ways of relating.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on identifying and shifting emotional patterns that maintain distress in relationships. It is useful for couples and individuals who want to understand core emotions, improve emotional communication, and strengthen bonds.

Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves and their lives, separating the person from the problem and opening space for preferred ways of living. It can be especially helpful for people coping with identity shifts, trauma, or major life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. Rachel helps clients identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as healing progresses so the client remains an active partner in the process.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular support around busy schedules, geographic limitations, or mobility concerns, while allowing therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and adapt session formats as needs change.