Rachel Daggett, LMFT

Why I became a therapist

Walking through my own mental health challenges in my teens and 20s — with the support of therapists and mentors who met me on a truly human level — helped me grow into myself in the messiest and most authentic way. That experience inspired me to become a therapist who can offer others that same kind of presence and support.

Why I love this work

Sitting across from people who are genuinely doing their best, and who want to do and be better for themselves, those around them, and the world — it's the best accountability ever. I find so much meaning in witnessing people show up honestly and work toward the lives they want.

Who I’m most drawn to supporting

Trauma survivors, teens, and people in their 20s who are finding themselves. New moms navigating identity shifts. Individuals working through eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, or mood challenges. Neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and autism. Parents of teens. And men who want a supportive, honest space to do the work.

My therapy style (and how I balance warmth & accountability)

Let's sit in a low-lit room and become best friends with your inner demons, shall we? My style is warm, compassionate, chill, and real. Sessions are unstructured, explorative, curious, calm, and sometimes playful — shaped by what you need that day.

Connection comes first. Once there’s trust, we turn toward the hard stuff. I hold clients with empathy while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping them stuck.

Approaches & modalities I use

I draw from EMDR, EFT, IFS, Mindfulness, Narrative and Creative Expression, with a Family Systems lens. We’ll choose together what fits you best.

How we’ll begin

There’s an assessment phase (required), but I keep it as human and informal as possible. We start by talking — learning your story, what hurts, what helps, and what you want for yourself. My core agenda is that you feel comfortable and like/trust me enough to do the real work together over time.

What therapy with me feels like

Clients often describe me as warm, easy to talk to, compassionate, knowledgeable, and real. I bring a calm, grounding presence that makes it easier to be open and honest. I love using psychoeducation — helping you understand why you think, feel, or react the way you do — because that clarity is often empowering.

My vibe shifts with you: some days we laugh, some days we explore hard emotions, some days we rant or decompress. I meet you exactly where you are.

What helps people heal

Safety. Being shown another way.

What I hope you take with you

That you matter. Your words and your past matter. And you deserve to live into the healed, untethered version of yourself.