- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Rhode Island
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Rachel
Rachel DiPippo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She draws on 22 years of clinical experience to support people through grief, trauma, bipolar mood concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and anger. Rachel keeps sessions practical and collaborative.
She works with each person to set clear goals. Conversations focus on understanding what drives unwanted feelings and behaviors and on building small, usable skills for daily life.
Background and approach
Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. She adds motivational interviewing to help people find the reasons they want to change, and narrative ideas to reframe personal stories. The methods are selected to match the person and the problem rather than following a single recipe.
Rachel has worked in multiple settings over two decades and brings that variety into sessions. She aims to encourage and motivate without judgment. Parents often find straightforward strategies for managing stress and improving communication at home.
Sessions are intended to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and track progress between meetings. Rachel emphasizes practical tools people can use right away while also addressing deeper emotional themes. Her style is supportive, direct, and focused on steady progress.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rachel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rachel lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online options for practical parenting support
Rachel often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to address the day-to-day problems people bring. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the person's priorities, creating sessions around what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to change mood and reactions.She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people notice stress and choose calmer responses. Mindfulness is useful for anxiety, anger, and improving focus during parenting stress. Together these approaches help with problem solving, emotional regulation, and clearer communication in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then adapt methods as needed. The plan can change over time based on what is working and what the person wants to try next.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth work and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, problem solving between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different communication styles.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What concerns does Rachel commonly help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues like body image and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and building everyday skills that address specific problems.
What kind of experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings and with varied presenting concerns, which informs a flexible, experienced approach.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC, listed as Rhode Island LMHC, and practices from Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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