Rachal Bales, LMFT

Rachal Bales is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Missouri with 23 years of clinical experience. She combines an eclectic therapeutic approach with a practical, human touch and often uses humor to ease difficult conversations and create space for growth. Rachal believes many people carry unhelpful messages gathered over a lifetime that can limit confidence, joy, and connection, and she works collaboratively to identify and shift those patterns.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, grief, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She also has focused experience with LGBT clients, autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and alternative sex culture, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, veteran issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and workplace difficulties. Rachal is skilled in supporting people across the lifespan, from teens through older adults, and adapts interventions to fit each person and family.

Grounded in client-centered values, she draws on cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, Gottman, and psychodynamic methods as suited to a client’s goals. Rachal aims to help clients build practical coping skills, improve communication, and create more satisfying relationships and daily life experiences.