Rachel Heinrichs, PhD
Licensed Psychologist in Delray Beach, FL
Therapy: The Biggest Gift You Can Give Yourself
Seeking help is hard, and finding good help is even harder. It takes willingness, vulnerability, and strength.
In my ten years training and practicing as a psychologist, I have often seen how trusting a therapist with your story can feel both daunting and relieving. I have learned from my experiences providing and receiving therapy that, as risky as it feels to go through it, the results can be life changing.
I believe seeking mental health support is the biggest gift you can give yourself. As your therapist, it is my top priority to provide you with support, empathy and a safe place to heal, grow and change.
Training and Career
I have over a decade of experience working in different clinical settings including university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, hospitals and private practices. In these settings, I have offered thousands of hours of individual, couples and group therapy, conducted assessments and evaluations, worked within multidisciplinary teams and offered supervision to clinicians at various levels of training. I have also held roles focused on coordinating clinical training as well as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
In addition to clinical work, I have worked on research teams that have published research on help-seeking stigma, group therapy and the impact of forgiveness on health. And, I have taught various psychology courses to undergraduate and graduate students.
What to Expect in Therapy
Should we get the privilege of working together, I look forward to collaborating with you to:
better understand your goals for therapy
better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
increase your sense of agency, and
facilitate a deepening of your relationships with yourself and others
I believe one of the most important factors in successful therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist. To this end, I aim to create a warm and welcoming environment to collaboratively explore and grow.
You can expect me to provide support, emotional attunement, and gentle accountability. I approach the therapeutic relationship with curiosity, humility, humor and openness, and I operate with an understanding that you know yourself best and possess what it takes to live a rich and meaningful life.
In addition to a focus on the relationship, I utilize an integrative approach, tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of my clients. See below for a list of therapeutic approaches I often use.
You are Welcome
Whether you have sought help before or this is your first time, it is a courageous step towards living the life you want. Life’s twists and turns can leave us feeling fatigued, empty, overwhelmed, or alone. Whatever your history, immediate circumstances, challenges, and views on therapy — you are welcome.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, but have an affinity for working with individuals navigating:
identity development
adjustment concerns
relationship difficulties
chronic health concerns
eating and body image concerns
traumatic experiences
Breakwater Psychotherapy, LLC welcomes and affirms members of the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, as well as any other groups who struggle for the support, acceptance, and recognition they deserve.
For additional information about my credentials, training and experience see below. If you feel ready, set up your free 15-minute consult today!
Treatment Areas
Identity Development
Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety
Relationship Concerns
Career Concerns
Eating & Body Image Concerns
Depression
Grief
Caregiver Well-being
Chronic Health Concerns
Complex Trauma & Posttraumatic-Stress
Women’s Issues
Sleep Concerns
Nicotine Cessation
Stress Management
Attention Issues & Performance Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Treatment Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Person-Centered
Feminist Therapy
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Self-Compassion
Self-Forgiveness
Emotion Focused Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Interpersonal Process Therapy
Object Relations
Solution-Focused Therapy
Health at Every Size
Intuitive Eating
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Relational-Cultural Therapy
Education and Credentials
Northwestern University, BS
B.S. Human Development and Psychological Services
Northwestern University, MA
M.A. Counseling Psychology
Iowa State University, PhD
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology
Clinical Training
APA Accredited Internship: University Of Wisconsin-Madison: University Health Services-Mental Health Services
Postdoctoral Residency: University of Wisconsin-Madison: University Health Services-Mental Health Services
(Specialization in Training & Supervision)
Professional Licensure:
Florida (PY11391)
Wisconsin (3826)