Rachel Hemdal, MA, LMHC-A, NCC

Education

School:
Valparaiso University

Northern Illinois University

Degree:
Masters of Arts

Bachelors of Science

Rachel Hemdal, MA, NCC, LMHC-A, is a graduate of Valparaiso University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A). Rachel has clinical experience with children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum, as well as individuals facing other mental health challenges. She integrates techniques and approaches primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Play Therapy.

Rachel believes that everyone faces unique challenges and environments, which is why therapy should be tailored to meet those specific needs and meet clients where they are in their journey. She works to foster an environment where clients and families feel supported and understood as individuals. Rachel provides a safe and accepting space for all, and she is also an LGBTQ+ supportive therapist.

Rachel’s clinical interests and focus areas include working with children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma, and identity development.

Issues Treated

Specialties

Children/Adolescents
Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger's Syndrome
Coping Skills

Session Types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Child Therapy

Age Specialties

Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Children (6 to 10)
Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)

Types of Therapy

Individuals
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Feminist
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Parent-Child Interaction
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused