Rachel Dahlgren(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Michigan•Illinois
Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions-Self-esteem- Stress management- Trauma-
Rachel Dahlgren
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Professional statement
Rachel Dahlgren is a psychotherapist licensed in Michigan and Illinois. Rachel started her career as a social worker in Chicago, where she served a variety of populations in various capacities including seeing children, adolescents, families, and adults for therapy, providing case management and therapeutic support to clients with chronic health issues, assessing and recommending services for families within the child welfare system, and providing outpatient individual therapy.
Rachel opened her practice, Valley Branch Counseling & Therapy, in 2021 where she provides individual therapy exclusively via telehealth. Rachel's primary focus in supporting women struggling with low self-esteem to improve their relationships with themselves. Rachel integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches/techniques depending on the individual needs of the client, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
In addition to being a trained mental health professional, Rachel is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and a Reiki Master.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 13 years
Dominican University, Master of Social Work (MSW), 2011
Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), 2010
Licensure
Michigan: 6801108246 - Illinois: 149015966Languages
English, SpanishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in MI, IL)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO (in-network in MI, IL)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (54min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week