Rachel Whetten, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Rachel Whetten

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
6 years in practice

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.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheistLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
9:00 am 3:30 pm
Wed
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
2:00 pm 6:30 pm
Fri
11:00 am 6:30 pm
Sat
closed

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
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems Therapy

Location

  • Rachel Whetten Counseling and Psychotherapy

    Office Building

    3622 Lyckan ParkwaySuite 1007aDurham, NC 27707

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    Accommodations

    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
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • 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

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