RACHEL PERILLO

MA, LPC (SHE/HER)

Rachel aspires to guide her clients to explore more deeply about who they are. Whether working with her on an individual basis or as a couple, she hopes to help clients discover their strengths, kindly uncover burdens and concerns, and become more aware of their own values, desires, and expectations that impact their life.

About RACHEL

Rachel enjoys working with adults, parents, and couples to help them improve their relationships with themselves and others with self-compassion. She is passionate about collaborating with clients on building coping skills and self-care strategies, tailored to their specific needs, to better navigate life's struggles and seasons of change. She is well versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is also drawn to the principle of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Rachel provides a warm, nurturing, compassionate, person-centered approach, while gently challenging clients in positive and encouraging ways.

Rachel (she/her/hers) is a graduated The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2009, with a Masters of Arts in Forensic Psychology. She obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology in 2005. Rachel has been involved in the mental health field for over 10 years, and has previous experience working with adults and the forensic population in community mental health, PHP, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. During various seasons in her career, she has also taken some time off professionally, to care for her young family.

Rachel joined Thrive Postpartum, Couples and Family Therapy, with a keen understanding of how life can evolve and change in challenging, yet positive ways in a partnership, marriage, as well as in raising a growing family.

Gottman Level I & II Trained – Rachel is trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She will employ Gottman-specific interventions to help couples establish new and meaningful bonds. Rachel will be completing Gottman Level 3 In November 2024.

Perinatal Mental Health - Rachel has also completed the 2- day training in the Assessment and Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and an Advanced Psychotherapy Training Course through Postpartum Support International. Rachel is working toward her perinatal mental health specialist certification (PMH-C). Rachel is a member of Postpartum Support International.