Rachel Westgate

M.S.Ed, Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Trained, Certified First Responder Associate (CFRA)

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are. Choosing authenticity means cultivating the courage to be imperfect.” -Brené Brown

Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a graduate of Youngstown State University where she received her Masters of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health and Addiction Counseling. Her undergraduate degree is from Western Michigan University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies.

Before joining Karuna House, Rachel has experience with providing individual and group therapy and working with diverse populations within inpatient and outpatient community mental health and addiction settings. Rachel has a background in creating a safe space for individuals to process grief/loss, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. Rachel will utilize therapeutic approaches that best suit the client and create a therapeutic relationship that is conducive to the client’s goals.

She is passionate about helping each individual and meeting them where they are at in their stage of life. Rachel utilizes therapeutic approaches that are client-centered to bring the best possible care to everyone.

517.902.1869 | rachelwestgate@karunahousellc.com