Hi, I’m Rachael (she/they). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina and the owner of HeartSpace Counseling.

I’ve been in the mental health field for about 8 years, working in inpatient, outpatient, IOP/PHP, & home health settings, & with folks from 3 years old to 80! I am a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MMT) and have spent most of my career integrating mindfulness is some way in both group and individual settings. I’m primarily trained in humanistic theories and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), but my style looks different for most every client. More than anything I value compassion, flexibility, and humor in the therapy session.

I really like this work because it’s all about softening to the scariest parts of oneself. It’s truly a brave act to look inward rather than to run away from ourselves. And, it’s also really cool to learn about yourself once you get past the scariness.

My interests include expressive arts (painting, sketching, creative writing), gardening, reading, yoga, and philosophical conversations. I am always open for your book recommendations!

I have two cats (Finn and Bodhi) who often make on-screen appearances. I’ve been location independent for the last few years, although I have landed on the in the Pacific Northwest for the time being.