Rachel DiPippo , LMHC

Rachel DiPippo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Rhode Island. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, trauma and grief. Rachel aims to help people understand what drives unwanted thoughts and behaviors and to find practical ways to change them.

Her sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. She listens first, then helps set clear, achievable steps that fit each person's life. Rachel draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and client-centered work to shape the plan together.

Rachel has 22 years of experience in clinical settings. Over that time she has supported people facing eating and substance issues, bipolar symptoms, anger, attention challenges, and the fallout of separation and family conflict. She also addresses more specific concerns such as body image, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, fertility stress, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is direct yet compassionate. Rachel encourages people to name the patterns that hold them back and to try practical skills in session. She also uses reflective conversation to help people rewrite painful stories and find new perspectives.

People who choose Rachel can expect a steady, team-based approach to therapy. Goals are set together and adjusted as needed. Sessions aim to leave clients with concrete tools they can use between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist reflects what is shared and helps people find their own solutions, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and reduces reactivity to difficult emotions. It can be paired with other methods to support stress reduction and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then they pick or blend methods that fit the person's needs and adjust as progress is seen.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people meet face to face when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing contact between sessions or quick support during a transition. These options help therapy fit into real life and make it easier to keep consistent care.