Rachel Flicker, MS, LPC

Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned her Master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Trauma Studies, from Chestnut Hill College in 2016. She completed her undergraduate studies at Shippensburg University and earned a degree in Psychology. During an undergraduate internship in a community group home, Rachel began noticing the strong connection between trauma and mental health challenges. That experience sparked a passion for understanding trauma more deeply and ultimately led her to pursue specialized training in trauma-informed counseling.

"Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there." This quote reminds us why trauma-informed care matters in Rachel's work. She recognizes that everyone carries a unique life story and that past experiences often shape mental health and well-being. At the same time, she believes each person can grow, adapt, heal, and create meaningful change, regardless of their circumstances or history.

Throughout her career, Rachel has worked in a variety of clinical settings, providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families through both in-person and telehealth services. She began her career in community mental health and later gained extensive experience as a school-based clinician in public and charter schools. In these roles, she collaborated closely with teachers, school administrators, and families while helping students access supports such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Tier 3 interventions.

Rachel takes a strength-based, client-centered approach to therapy and works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem concerns, anger management challenges, and LGBTQ+ related issues. She integrates a variety of evidence-based and creative therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, play therapy, and art therapy, tailoring treatment to meet each client's unique needs and goals.

Outside of her professional work, Rachel enjoys spending time outdoors, walking her dogs, and making memories with her husband and their two young boys, who keep life busy and full of adventure. When she gets the chance, she also enjoys exploring new restaurants and connecting with friends.

Rachel is also interested in Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health and hopes to pursue her Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C).