Rachel Whetten
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Welcome to my practice! I use a relational, attachment based style to help you with whatever concerns, feelings of discomfort brings bring you to therapy.
Everyone experiences painful life challenges. I am here to help you navigate a path through difficult times by both building on your strengths and identifying new skills to manage stressful events. If you feel anxious, depressed, don't feel stable in some area of your life, and/or have a history of trauma, I am here to work with you. Together, we work to restore a sense of balance and stability in your life and give you tools to cope with life's ups and downs. I have been working in the health services field for more than 20 years as both a clinician and a public health researcher, collaborating with peers on issues such as trauma, mental illness, and substance use. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Choosing a therapist can be intimidating. Feel free to contact me with any questions and/or for a free consultation to help us assess if I am the best fit for your needs and goals.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Childhood Abuse
- Divorce
- Panic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Immigrants
- 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
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Rachel Whetten Counseling and Psychotherapy
Office Building
3622 Lyckan ParkwaySuite 1007aDurham, NC 27707
Open mapAccommodations
Entering the practice
- Service animals allowed
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- DSHIP – North Carolina
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
CO11506, North Carolina
Certificates
EMDR, DBT, CBT, IFS (not certified), Attachment trauma, psychedelic medications
Various training organizations
Please contact me for more specific questions about my training
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MPH (Master of Public Health), 2001
Health Behavior and Health Education/International Focus
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2016
Psychodynamic therapies
Publications
Please see my CV
2003, Various
Over 20 publications