Rachel Cole, M.A., AMFT

Rachel Cole is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT#143561) at California Counseling Clinics. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed therapy, and she integrates a range of evidence-based modalities to offer treatment that is solution-oriented and emphasizes empathy and genuine connection. She is committed to providing person-centered care to individuals, couples, and families. With years of experience in the field, Rachel has worked extensively in the past with clients navigating Substance Use Disorders and a wide range of co-occurring mental health challenges. Her clinical experience spans work with individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, as well as couples and families seeking greater connection and understanding. Rachel brings compassion, support, and collaboration to her practice, helping her patients develop the tools and insight needed to foster lasting change and emotional resilience.

Education: 

BA in Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara

MA in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, Santa Barbara

Experience:

Staff Clinician, Casa Serena Substance Abuse Treatment

Direct Care Provider, Alsana

Common Presenting Concerns I work with: 

Dual Diagnosis, Trauma and PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Codependency, Family Conflict, Grief, Stress, Spirituality, Self-Esteem, Domestic Abuse, Women’s Issues

Types of Therapy:

CBT

DBT

EMDR

Family/Marital

Solution- Focused

Trauma Focused

Age Ranges

Preteens/Tweens (11-13), Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults, Older Adults (65+)