Rachael Livasy, lpc

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Rachael Livasy, MA, LPC, DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinician™

Rachael has always had a strong connection to counseling as a profession. She earned her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from McKendree University while working in a community mental health agency, where she gained hands-on experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This experience shaped her clinical focus and approach, emphasizing evidence-based strategies that foster emotional regulation and resilience.

Throughout her career, Rachael has collaborated extensively with colleagues, providing and receiving consultation and training, and has developed workshops for clients, community presentations, and professional trainings for clinicians. She started as a Missouri LPC Supervisor in 2017  and continues to train, supervise and help launch many successful therapists since. She was among the first to receive National Certification from the Linehan Board, and later served as Clinical Director, supporting both clients and clinicians in a comprehensive DBT program.

• Rachael integrated neurofeedback into her practice to help stabilize symptoms alongside therapeutic interventions for 8 years. 
• She has also incorporated EMDR for both individual clients and group work, with a particular focus on parents navigating the distress of managing suicidal or self-harming behaviors in their children, as well as individuals experiencing high-conflict divorce or post-separation abuse. 
• Being a highly trained EMDR and DBT therapist, she is able to accelerate the therapeutic process and meet the unique needs of those experiencing ongoing trauma.

Rachael’s approach is grounded in an understanding of the impact of painful experiences, human development, and the brain’s role in self-regulation. By considering how the nervous system responds to life events, she applies targeted, individualized interventions to support each person’s growth and healing.

Certifications:

• DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™