- Guilt and shame focus
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Rachel
Rachel LaVergne is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She also focuses on guilt and shame, social isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
Rachel prefers a straightforward, person-centered approach. She listens first and then helps people clarify what matters to them. Sessions often involve practical strategies people can try between meetings to reduce overwhelm and manage anxious thoughts.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior ideas for coping skills. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are used when they fit the person's goals. These methods are described in simple terms and applied in ways that make sense for everyday life.
Rachel helps people talk through painful memories and the shame that can linger after difficult events. She supports building skills for managing triggers and improving day-to-day functioning. Conversations are aimed at small, manageable changes rather than large reshapes overnight.
Clients should expect clear goals, regular check-ins on progress, and concrete tools to try between sessions. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can set a shared plan.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Rachel uses client-centered therapy which focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and supports building a plan based on their values and goals.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on method that looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests small changes to reduce anxiety and shame-related thinking.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Rachel will talk with the client about what feels useful and adjust techniques based on their needs, goals, and preferences. The emphasis is on practical steps agreed together rather than imposing one fixed method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy steady while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and DBT to help people name and respond to painful self-judgments. Sessions include skills and short exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has 18 years of experience working with individuals on anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. That background informs her practical, skills-focused style.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in New Hampshire. The listing uses the exact credential NH LCMHC.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Ask during scheduling which formats are available.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That first meeting is used to set goals and plan next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.