Hi, I’m Rachel Dance.
Are you living the life you truly want?
What is the quality of your relationships?
How does it feel to be in your body?
These are some of the things I want to know. We’ll take stock of your life right now and explore ways in which your past has contributed to where you are today. From this information, we’ll clarify your goals and what is most important to you. We’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and set up a plan to generate momentum for making the changes you want to see.
I don’t want to keep you in therapy forever. I value your time and want to expedite the process of your growth, so your life is more fulfilling and you are aligned with your purpose. I want you to feel at home in your body, at peace in your mind, and confident in the life you’re building.
My background
After graduating with my bachelor’s degree in Community Development, I was eager to work in a field that was making a difference in the lives of people. This desire led me to join a poverty alleviation nonprofit in Denver, Colorado where I worked as a Career Coach. I supported folks making significant changes in their lives as they pursued higher education, joined a new community, and transitioned into a new career field. I loved being a cheerleader for folks as they fought through systemic and personal barriers to create a new life for themselves and their family. Through my work with them, I saw the effect that trauma has on keeping folks stuck and I was inspired to learn how to help people heal from trauma.
I obtained my Masters degree in Social Work from MSU Denver and I draw on my experience working in communities to bring a unique approach to the clients I see in individual therapy. I understand how our broken systems contribute to individual mental health challenges and take a holistic approach in helping people make changes in their lives.
In my free time, I enjoy making extravagant snack spreads for picnics with friends, backpacking everywhere from Wyoming to Bolivia, training for my next race, and consuming chocolate in all forms.
