Rachel Tolentino, LPC-S, PLLC

My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that every individual's story is unique and deserving of compassion. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston–Clear Lake, and I draw on more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families — from school-based counseling and crisis response to inpatient psychiatric care — to tailor therapy to each client's specific needs. I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and I bring this same depth of training to every session, whether we're working through anxiety, processing a difficult experience, or simply learning to navigate everyday stress with more confidence. Some of the most meaningful moments in my career have come from showing up for people and families during their hardest days — including serving on crisis response teams following community traumas — and helping them find their footing again. That same steady, compassionate presence is what I bring to our work together.