Rachel DiPippo , LMHC

Rachel DiPippo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Rhode Island with 22 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She brings prolonged experience supporting people facing trauma, substance use concerns, negative self-talk, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, eating and food-related issues, ADHD, parenting stressors, and a range of other life difficulties. Rachel often works with clients dealing with grief, intimacy-related concerns, compulsive or addictive behaviors, and the long-term effects of abuse and trauma.

Her clinical approach is collaborative and tailored to each person - goals are developed together and the techniques chosen to match the client’s needs. Rachel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, Client-Centered Therapy to emphasize the client’s experience and autonomy, Mindfulness approaches to build present-moment awareness, Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change, and Narrative Therapy to explore the stories people tell about their lives. As an LMHC she is trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health concerns and to provide practical tools for coping and growth.

Rachel sees her role as accompanying clients through their healing process, encouraging exploration of the thoughts and feelings that drive unwanted behaviors, and helping people develop skills to move toward the changes they seek. She aims to create a compassionate and supportive environment where clients can practice new strategies and build emotional freedom.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Rachel DiPippo

Rachel uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person’s experience, offering empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their values and goals at their own pace. This approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and emotional processing.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy is another commonly used approach in her work - it builds present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing intense emotions, rumination, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel collaborates with clients to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative exploration helps clients feel involved and invested in the plan of care.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing work to continue by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier for people to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not practical.