- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
- Couples support
About Rachel
Rachel Ehrhardt, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, parenting pressures, stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Rachel also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and women's issues among other life changes.
Her background includes work in many settings over the years. She has provided services in prisons, inpatient and outpatient clinics, psychiatric wards, schools, nursing homes, and alternative housing. She has experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and has spent time leading community outings and vocational work for that population.
Rachel describes herself as both a therapist and an educator. She focuses heavily on thoughts and how they shape feelings and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is central to her practice, and she uses practical skill teaching to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also uses a solution-focused style for people who want clear steps and quicker problem-solving. Rachel is straightforward and direct in sessions. That practical approach often appeals to people who are ready to take action and reduce ongoing suffering.
Rachel works with individuals one-on-one and with couples. She does not work with children or teenagers and is explicit about staying within her areas of competence. Her practice includes work on intimacy, relationship repair, and issues related to addiction and recovery.
How Rachel's approaches translate to online work
Rachel frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts. CBT sessions typically involve noticing automatic thoughts, testing them against evidence, and practicing new thinking that reduces anger, anxiety, or low mood.She also draws on the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy tools when working with couples. The Gottman-informed work focuses on communication patterns and rebuilding connection. Imago techniques help partners see how past experiences shape reactions and practice new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Rachel will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. She expects clients to take an active role in learning and practicing skills between sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about the available session options when you begin the matching process. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so skill-building fits into everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship strain, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and educational. She teaches practical skills, emphasizes examining thoughts, and uses solution-focused steps to make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience across prisons, inpatient and outpatient settings, psychiatric wards, schools, and community programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.