Rachel (Rae) Burgess
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Everyone has struggles and sometimes, we get stuck. I specialize in helping people get unstuck!
Recovery is all about connection! So we will work together to create positive change by learning to accept yourself and connect to others. My role is to encourage and guide you through the process of growth and healing. I believe you can find answers within yourself, build supportive relationships, and learn effective coping skills, as you discover your true worth and potential. I want to help you reach your goals and get what you need. I will meet you where you are and walk with you every step of the way. I am licensed to practice counseling in Virginia and North Carolina. I have 14 years of experience with a wide range of issues, including trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety. Rooted in Adlerian and Cognitive Therapy, my approach is strength-based and person-centered, emphasizing emotional validation, healthy attachment, and positive thinking. My practice is located in Blacksburg, VA, where I provide in-person counseling and clinical supervision. I'm an advocate for positive social change and work with people from all backgrounds. I'm here to help you resolve any of life's puzzles. Let's connect the pieces, together!
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- Gender Identity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- People of color
- 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
- People with HIV or AIDS
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Step-free entry
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $150per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
Virginia Department of Health
0701010180, Virginia
LCMHC
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
11451, North Carolina
Certificates
Certified First Responder Counselor
Academy Hour
Education
Walden University
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2015