Rachel Wilson-Snyder, LPC
Experienced Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship and family issues
- Parenting and caregiver support
About Rachel Wilson-Snyder
Rachel Wilson-Snyder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience working in diverse professional settings. She assists people facing a broad spectrum of clinical concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career challenges, parenting and family difficulties, and support for adults with autism or life-altering injuries.
Her work emphasizes development and adjustment across the lifespan and the cultivation of a stable, positive sense of identity and self-esteem. Rachel combines a humanistic stance with cognitive strategies and uses motivational interviewing and reality therapy techniques to help clients clarify values, set achievable goals, and take concrete steps toward the life they want. She teaches practical skills such as relationship building, parenting strategies, time management and organization, executive functioning, problem solving, conflict resolution, and the development of daily routines that reflect personal priorities.
As the parent of a child with autism, she brings personal insight to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, their caregivers, and their families. Her counseling style is warm, empowering, and collaborative, focused on partnering with people to identify meaningful goals and the skills needed to pursue them.
Her work emphasizes development and adjustment across the lifespan and the cultivation of a stable, positive sense of identity and self-esteem. Rachel combines a humanistic stance with cognitive strategies and uses motivational interviewing and reality therapy techniques to help clients clarify values, set achievable goals, and take concrete steps toward the life they want. She teaches practical skills such as relationship building, parenting strategies, time management and organization, executive functioning, problem solving, conflict resolution, and the development of daily routines that reflect personal priorities.
As the parent of a child with autism, she brings personal insight to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, their caregivers, and their families. Her counseling style is warm, empowering, and collaborative, focused on partnering with people to identify meaningful goals and the skills needed to pursue them.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveTraumatic brain injury
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rachel Wilson-Snyder have?
Rachel Wilson-Snyder has 23 years of experience.
Is Rachel Wilson-Snyder a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details: PA LPC PC010396.
In which languages does Rachel Wilson-Snyder provide therapy?
Rachel Wilson-Snyder provides therapy in English.
Where is Rachel Wilson-Snyder located?
Rachel Wilson-Snyder is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Rachel Wilson-Snyder as my therapist?
You can work with Rachel Wilson-Snyder through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rachel Wilson-Snyder work with international clients?
Rachel Wilson-Snyder does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rachel Wilson-Snyder 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Support
Rachel Wilson-Snyder draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early relational experiences influence current connections - it is often helpful for people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, intimacy-related struggles, and many family dynamics. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the individual's experience, providing empathy and nonjudgmental support to help people build self-esteem, clarify values, and navigate life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and anger while teaching practical coping strategies.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel works collaboratively with clients - discussing goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques - to determine which combination of methods fits best for the situation and evolves that plan over time.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for balancing work, family, and caregiving responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care and regular progress toward goals.
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