

Before I ever attended college, I found I enjoyed helping people with fitness training and herbs. After homeschooling for several years, I obtained a teachers license and found I preferred working one on one. I enjoy helping people become successful in life. I offer faith based, and integrated health counseling for a holistic touch.
I graduated with a BS in Education from Texas A&M in 1970 and Graduated from University of Houston/Clear Lake in 1990 with a Master's Degree in Counseling. I taught in the first Federally Funded Kindergarten program for economically deprived children in Texas. I taught kindergarten until 1989 when I became an elementary school counselor until retiring from the school system. I worked in an agency for one year before establishing my private practice. I now only work remotely. I trained in Heart Math, a medical tool to help calm the brain. I like to work with clients to minimize their negative thinking and shift to positive consciousness, using the writings of Dr. David Hawkins.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that is interested in providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health care services through psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I come from a strong nursing background, with over 10 years of experience working with clients experiencing changes to their mental and physical health in both outpatient and inpatient settings. My educational background includes a Master of Science from the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston, Cizik School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Science Center.
I’m an advocate for mental health issues willing to aid you in your needs to help you achieve your mental health wellness goals one day at a time.
Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and growth, where empowerment and transformation are at the heart of our work together. I am deeply committed to guiding you along this path, supporting you every step of the way as you navigate challenges such as anxiety, grief, self-worth, and trauma. My approach to counseling is rooted in empowerment, collaboration, and empathy. I believe that each individual possesses a unique set of strengths and resources that can be harnessed to overcome obstacles and create positive change in their lives.
If you’re looking for a counselor who combines clinical precision with genuine warmth, you’ve found her.
Rachel Harrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor known for blending evidence-based practice with real-world practicality. She doesn’t just “listen and nod.” She helps you understand your patterns, identify what’s actually driving them, and build a structured plan to move forward.
With a strong foundation in psychological assessment, behavioral science, and trauma-informed care, Rachel works with clients who are ready for clarity, accountability, and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, substance use recovery, or simply feeling stuck, she helps you move from overwhelm to direction.
Rachel is especially skilled at:
Clients appreciate that she is:
Direct but compassionate
Structured but flexible
Insightful without being overwhelming
Grounded, steady, and real
I am a Clinical Social Worker with a graduate degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. For the past two decades, I have been advocating for individuals and families struggling with mental health concerns. My work has primarily focused on trauma, and I have provided therapeutic services to a diverse array of individuals of all ages. I am committed to helping people overcome eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other stressors that impact our lives.


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