Rachel Barr, LICSW, LADC
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor
“My approach in working with clients is very individually supportive and accepting about what the client needs/wants at the time. I encourage clients to explore their strengths and what changes could be made to overcome the barriers they experience to help them meet their goals.”
Rachel Barr (She/Her/Hers) believes in a client’s ability to make positive changes no matter where they are in the process. She treats all major mental health disorders and has specialized experience and training in working with trauma. She especially enjoys working with moms and dads in early and long-term recovery, and facilitates a Process Group for Pregnant/Postpartum Moms in Recovery.
Rachel provides a supportive, encouraging, and accepting environment. She works collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves and their behavioral patterns and take steps to gain greater self-acceptance and learn positive coping skills to heal.
Rachel provides individual & group therapy for adults ages 18+. She sees clients in the office, via telehealth, and Walk & Talk sessions.
Education: BA in Psychology from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL; MSW in Social Work from Aurora University in IL.
Advanced Training/Certification:
PSI Perinatal Mental Health 2-Day Certificate Course
PSI Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Course
Board Certified Supervisor in Social Work (MN Board of Social Work)
Master ART Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART)
License: LICSW- MN (19637) and LADC- MN (303298)
Specialties:
Perinatal mental health
Addiction Recovery during/after pregnancy
Trauma
Domestic Violence
Parents of Hospitalized Newborns & Children (NICU/PICU)
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Personal Development and Growth
Co-occurring Disorders (MH/SA)
Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Strengths Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Why did you become a therapist? After going through a healing process myself to make positive changes in my own life I was interested in helping others do the same. Even though people go through difficult times in the past and/or at the current time with support and encouragement everyone has the ability to create a life that feel joyful and have a sense of peace with.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your mental and emotional well-being? I take a little time in the morning before I get started with the tasks of the day to sit with myself and drink a cup of coffee. Having a few minutes to get settled before the busyness of life begins helps me.
Do you have any pets? I have a 13 years old Bichon/Yorkie/Maltese/Poodle mix (a little yapper dog) named Sherman.
What is one of your favorite books? I really liked the book Untamed by Glennon Doyle as it validated the need for people to be happy/support themselves in the ways that are truly right for them and not feel guilty about that.
