Rachael Metzger
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
With compassion and authenticity, I create a space where clients of all backgrounds and identities are affirmed and valued.
Hi! I'm Rachael (she/her/hers) and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My specialty is supporting those who fall under the GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse) umbrella. This includes those who are LGBTQIA+, transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and non-monogamous. My other primary area of practice is supporting those with anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I choose to bring my compassion and authentic self to the therapeutic relationship. I am a cisgender, queer/bisexual, white 35 year old woman who is known for her love of cats and fantasy novels! I have 10 years of experience across community mental health, employee assistance programs, and training and development. I find that I learn and grow from every client I work with. I am immensely grateful to have the opportunity to learn about people's stories and experiences and guide them on their journey to self-discovery.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Depression
- Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Polyamorous relationship
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Habit Reversal Training (HVT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- Medicare – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Credentials
Licenses
LCMHC
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
11823, North Carolina
Education
Kent State University
MEd (Master of Education), 2015
Clinical Mental Health Counseling