Rachel Gordon-Eldred, LMFT
- Family and grief care
- Neurodiversity advocate
- 18 years experience
About Rachel Gordon-Eldred
She creates a nonjudgmental space that honors each person’s story and perspective, listening closely and trusting what clients share. Rachel supports clients in developing a wise-mind - a balance of emotion and reason - and in cultivating an appreciation for the qualities that make them unique. She frames therapy as a place to bring fears, sadness, ambivalence, and hope and to find steadier ways of being.
Rachel is an advocate for neurodiverse individuals and has extensive experience working with parents of vulnerable children who have experienced loss or trauma or who are coping with ADHD and Autism Spectrum conditions. She has particular experience supporting families managing Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and does not support behavioral modification approaches such as ABA. In addition, Rachel has training and experience in end-of-life care and grief work, supporting people navigating loss and hospice situations. She is not currently accepting new clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rachel Gordon-Eldred have?
Rachel Gordon-Eldred has 18 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Rachel Gordon-Eldred a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is CA LMFT 48894.
In which languages does Rachel Gordon-Eldred provide therapy?
Rachel provides therapy in English.
Where is Rachel Gordon-Eldred located?
Rachel is located in California.
How can I work with Rachel Gordon-Eldred as my therapist?
You can work with Rachel Gordon-Eldred through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rachel Gordon-Eldred work with international clients?
Rachel Gordon-Eldred does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rachel Gordon-Eldred cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Rachel often integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships shape current patterns of connection and helps people build more secure, trusting relationships; it is useful for family difficulties, relationship strain, and patterns that stem from early loss or trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic stance that honors the client’s experience and supports self-directed growth; it is helpful for people seeking a supportive, collaborative space to explore values, identity, and life transitions.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the approach over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for clients who need adaptable scheduling and different ways of connecting. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access therapy from home or another convenient location, tailor session formats to their comfort, and maintain continuity of care even when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver effective support while accommodating varied routines and responsibilities.
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