Rachel England, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
I became a therapist due to my own journey in mental health and body-mind healing. Being a client allowed me to make meaning and even find strength in my suffering.
As part of my self-discovery, I realized that supporting others to move through their struggles is my passion and purpose.
Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I was a massage therapist for 4 years which guided my way to eventually becoming a somatic therapist.
My client describe me as; warm, curious and intuitive.
My background experience
Participated in postgraduate trainings in Somatic Experiencing, ACT, DBT, and Healing Shame
Completed EMDRIA-approved basic training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing)
Graduated from California Institute of Integral Studies with an MA in Counseling Psychology and an emphasis in Somatic Psychology
Participated in TLC’s professional training in the treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors.
Experience working with elementary school students in the public school system and with young and older adults in a non-profit setting.
Areas of focus
As an integrative somatic therapist, I value the innate wisdom held in the body. In sessions, I support you in widening your capacity to mindfully be with all parts of yourself in the present moment.
Since I understand that tuning into the body takes time and trust, I incorporate other approaches to meet you where you are at.
This can look like skill-building, parts work, boundary explorations, incorporating creativity, and more.
I most enjoy working with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, codependency, body image concerns, chronic shame, and perfectionism.
I also specialize in helping those struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair-pulling and skin-picking.