Rachel Asher (Intern Therapist)

Hi, I’m Rachel. (She/her/hers).

I’m currently an intern at The Center For Growth (May 2025-May 2026) and pursuing my Masters’ in Holistic Clinical Counseling at Salve Regina University.

Human beings are dynamic and multifaceted, we have innate capacity for transformation. I’m particularly drawn to the richness of our inner contradictions—what may look like duality or conflict on the surface can be an invitation into deeper self-understanding, acceptance and/or self-realization.

My approach is rooted in the understanding that our mental health is shaped not only by our internal world but also by the systems and environments through which we move. I aim to create a therapeutic space where we can name these layers as well as explore the significance they may have had on us (e.g. shame).

I am especially interested in working with individuals and couples navigating the impacts of trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, body image, and gender or sexual identity. I am committed to offering an affirmative, collaborative therapeutic space for sex working, LGBTQIA+, kink, and poly/CNM clients.

Relationships are vital to our well-being— including the therapeutic relationship. I deeply value the courage it takes to show up to therapy and aim to cultivate an environment of relational, embodied safety. As a therapist, my style is collaborative and human, grounded in the belief that neutrality isn’t always helpful— we grow through genuine, mutual engagement. You are the expert on your life.

I am passionate about supporting people in becoming more of their authentic selves through self-exploration and curiosity. Life transitions and challenges often illuminate frameworks we've been using to navigate the world—frameworks that were often, at one time, brilliant survival strategies or ones we inherited. In therapy, we can gently examine these old blueprints and explore how well they align with who we are today, creating space for growth, integration, and new truths.

I also believe that extrapersonal relationships— for example, with creativity or nature— can be major sources of support and connection in our lives. As a musician, I welcome bringing these into the therapeutic space.

Finally, while therapy can be a space to explore difficulty and challenges, I also hold room for joy, levity, and celebration— therapy, like life itself, is a full-spectrum experience.