The Practice · The Person

About the Practice

A different approach to trauma therapy, designed for depth, focus, and intentional change.
Rachel A. Sicari, MA, LCMHC

License #2681 · EMDR Trained · 10+ Years

Who I Am

A Licensed Clinician Grounded in Experience

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with over a decade of experience working with individuals navigating trauma, identity, and complex emotional patterns.

My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, while also allowing space for deeper internal exploration beyond structured methods alone.

I have worked across multiple clinical settings, supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, and significant life transitions.

Over time, my work has shifted toward a more focused, intentional model — designed for those who are ready for deeper engagement.

Clinical Background

Training & Foundation

My training includes trauma-focused therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), along with approaches informed by cognitive and behavioral frameworks.

I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, identity-related challenges, and complex emotional experiences.

This work is informed by both clinical structure and the understanding that deeper change does not always follow a linear path.

Approach to the Work

Structured. Intensive. Intentional.

This practice is built on the understanding that traditional weekly therapy is not always enough for deeper work.

Instead of relying on ongoing sessions over long periods of time, this approach focuses on structured, intensive experiences that allow for more direct engagement.

It is designed for individuals who are ready to participate actively in the process, rather than remain at the level of insight alone.

The focus is not just on understanding patterns — but on creating movement within them.

Selection

Who This Work Is For

A Personal Note

Beyond the Clinical

This work reflects both clinical training and a continued interest in understanding the deeper layers of human experience.

Outside of structured sessions, I spend time reading, writing, and exploring the intersection between psychology, identity, and personal change.

This practice is built not only on professional experience, but on a commitment to approaching this work with depth, presence, and intention.

Start with a conversation.

If this approach feels aligned, the next step is to begin with a consultation.