Rachel Starmer, MACC, LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with an MA in Clinical Counseling from Moravian Theological Seminary.  Before that, I earned a BA in English from Davidson College and worked as an editor, as well as in higher education and church administration.  All of these career paths overlap in my love for people and their stories, for learning, and for creative problem solving. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and others. 

I am particularly interested in helping folks improve their relationships with themselves and others. We are designed as social beings, but that doesn’t mean we automatically know how to flourish in relationships. We need to learn how to connect with ourselves and others—even in times of conflict—rather than walling off, cutting off, running away, and abandoning.

I work with clients to uncover their values, patterns, and stories, develop clarity about what’s not working, and identify solutions and skills for change. I incorporate Relational Life Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques—and a lot of humor and creativity. I often introduce  the arts and client interests (e.g., music, art, poetry, videos etc.) to support therapy work. 

I have experience working with trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, addiction recovery, and spirituality.  I particularly enjoy working with other therapists, clergy, health care professionals, creative professionals, and educators. I engage in continuing education regularly, focusing particularly on relational trauma treatment and relationship repair.

I work with individuals (18+) and couples via teletherapy.

Licensed in Pennsylvania: No. PC012115

Licensed in Connecticut: No. 8717

Licensed in North Carolina (LCMHC): No. 19504

Registered Telehealth Provider in Connecticut (290), Florida (TPMC6343), and Deleware (MI-0000337)