Hi! I'm Rachael, Beyond the Veil's Spiritual Counselor focusing on children and adolescents.
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I focus on children aged 6 to 18, aiming to develop a unique counseling approach that integrates holistic and spiritual practices. Currently, I support children and adolescents who have faced stressful situations and need help healing and rebuilding resilience. My therapy approach combines creative expression, practical solutions, and spiritual guidance to address their unique needs and foster their recovery. By weaving spiritual exploration into these activities, I help children connect with nature and their inner selves, promoting resilience and a deeper sense of purpose.
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I guide clients toward:​
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Expression through Art: I use art based approaches to help children process their emotions, explore their inner world, and communicate in a non-verbal way. By integrating spiritual themes into art activities, I encourage them to connect with their inner selves and explore their sense of purpose and meaning.
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Solution-Focused Approach: I concentrate on identifying and building solutions rather than just addressing problems, empowering children to find their own answers and strengths. Incorporating spiritual insights into this approach helps children understand their personal journey and align their solutions with their deeper values and beliefs.
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Grief Assistance: I assist children in understanding and coping with loss, helping them navigate their feelings and find ways to heal. By integrating spiritual practices, I guide them in finding comfort and meaning in their grief, and in connecting with their own sense of spirituality to aid in the healing process.
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Transformative Care for Children & Adolescents: I provide specialized support to help children and adolescents process and heal from traumatic experiences, focusing on rebuilding safety, trust, and resilience. Incorporating spiritual elements into this care helps them find meaning and hope in their recovery journey, fostering a holistic healing process.
My Story
I’m the oldest of two, with a sister who’s six years younger. Growing up in a conservative Christian home and school, I often felt stifled when it came to expressing my own thoughts and feelings. Thankfully, I eventually discovered creative outlets like art, photography, writing, and acting.
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When I was fourteen, Lyme Disease changed my life, though I wouldn’t get a definitive diagnosis until I was twenty. This led to dropping out of college and quitting work, setting me on a challenging path of treatment. For three years, I was largely isolated, facing intense grief and confusion. My experience with Lyme Disease was a pivotal "Tower" moment for me, where everything felt like it was falling apart and I was completely isolated. This challenging time greatly shaped my counseling approach, expanding my empathy and enabling me to see life from diverse perspectives. In therapy, this insight helps me provide clients with fresh viewpoints and break through their fixed patterns of thinking. Additionally, my personal journey of rediscovering myself equips me to deeply understand and support clients facing chronic issues or significant personal transformations.
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Eventually, I turned to homeopathy, which brought relief and set me on a journey towards spiritual awakening. This path led me to essential oils, crystal healing, and a deeper connection with myself. After six years in remission, I’ve transformed profoundly from the person I was when first diagnosed in 2012.
Transformation can be really tough and even more so for children who feel like they’re going through it alone. They might make significant changes and learn important things about themselves, but it can feel like others around them don’t notice or even miss the old version of them. Having someone who understands how transformation works and can support them as they let go of old ways and discover new ones can be incredibly reassuring. As a spiritual counselor, I aim to be that supportive guide, helping children navigate their journey and uncover their true selves with empathy and understanding.
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I’ve embraced spiritual counseling, numerous awakenings, and Reiki attunements. My passion now is helping others navigate their own dark times. I work with children, young adults, and their families to process trauma, emotions like grief or betrayal, and difficult life changes. I use techniques such as mindfulness, guided meditations, breathwork, and art therapy to create a safe space for healing and growth.​
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Education
Texas Woman's University - Masters of Clinical Mental Health and Professional School Counseling (2025)
Beyond the Veil- Intuitive Reiki Master Certification
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Professional Associations
Energy Medicine Professional Association #AM 9709
Universal Life Church- Ordained Minister