Rachel Leilani Edwards, M.A. LPCC # 13929
S H E / H E R / H E R S
Aloha, Mabuhay, Hola, and Hello there!
Aloha, Mabuhay, Hola, and Hello! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read a little bit about me—connection is the foundation for our work together.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor serving folks virtually throughout California and in person in Brea.
I am a proud Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian), Chicana, and Filipina therapist and first-generation college graduate that grew up in Anaheim, California. As a neurodivergent clinician I have always been fascinated with blending creativity, culture, identity, special interests and storytelling, and love to incorporate these elements into my work.
When I am not with clients you can find me crafting, browsing my favorite indie bookstores, hanging out with my tabby Moonpie, or junk journaling with my fountain pens.
Education:
M.A. in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University
B.A. in Psychology minor in Sociology from Cal State Fullerton
Certifications/ Trainings:
BIPOC Brainspotting Phase 1, John Edwards LCSW & Linnea Swanson PsyD, LMFT 2022
Level 3 Integrative Somatic Parts Work, The Embody Body Lab 2023
“The work is to crumble the barriers of injustice and shame leveled against us so that we might access what we have always been.”
– Sonya Renee Taylor
How I Work
V A L U E S & A P P R O A C H
The foundation of my work is compassion based care. I utilize a self-compassion approach, in the areas of the self, the body, your culture, and your creativity. I see therapy as a space to process healing through your unique lived experiences and Identity. I believe in empowering you as the expert in your life.
Y O U
I enjoy creating a safe, affirming, collaborative space for us to co-create the best treatment plan that fits your needs. I pull from a variety of Intersectional and trauma Informed interventions to ensure the therapy space honors your identity, values, culture, and experiences. My aim is to assist you in processing and reframing your life narrative to one that is free of shame and honors your current needs and goals.
Chat with me
I offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if my services are right for you.