Rachel Dorneanu

I am a therapist in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Alpharetta, and online for Georgia residents. I love to help individuals and couples grow and explore ways to find their best selves.

A passion of mine is to help couples with effective communication and help them build fondness and admiration for one another. My perspective on religion and spirituality is open-minded, welcoming, and I am affirming of all relationships.

I also provide individual counseling to adults and teens (16 and up). I keep clients engaged through art, sand, and relaxation. We’ll use homework to make sure your new skills stick. I’m also a big fan of using therapy books and workbooks to dive deeper into your concerns.

Clients tend to like my down-to-earth and direct approach to therapy. I also love to use humor with my clients! I use a combination of interventions to meet clients where they are and assist them in meeting their goals.

Experience
-Psychotherapist in private practice for 3 years
-Mentor at a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens
-Case manager for a community mental health agency in a low-income rural area
-Volunteer for Crisis Text Line

Education
-Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Georgia
-Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University

Supervision and Direction
I practice under the direction of Erica Gregory, MA, LMFT (Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling)
I am supervised by Kara McDaniel PhD, LPC, NCC, DCC, CPCS and Annie Kelahan LPC, ACS, A.T.R, BC

License and Certifications
-Associate Professional Counselor (APC) #007169
-Prepare Enrich Facilitator and Trainer #1308332
-Levels 1, 2, 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
-National Certified Counselor (NCC) # 1137868
-Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) via Lane Pederson PsyD, LP, DBTC through PESI

When I’m not working with clients, I love to travel, practice yoga, and visit tea shops.