Rachel Ryan, MSW, LMSW is a Supervisee in Social Work who is passionate about helping clients navigate life’s transitions with confidence, self-compassion, and hope. She approaches counseling from a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed perspective, creating a warm and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. Rachel enjoys working with college students, young adults, and adults across the lifespan as they navigate life changes and everyday challenges. Her clinical interests include anxiety, relationship and dating concerns, self-esteem, stress management, and women’s mental health. Rachel believes that everyone possesses unique strengths and resilience, and she is committed to helping clients build meaningful lives while overcoming obstacles and embracing personal growth. Rachel earned her Master of Social Work degree with a clinical concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. Her professional experience spans education, healthcare, behavioral health, care coordination, group facilitation, crisis response, and counseling services. These diverse experiences have provided her with a broad understanding of the challenges individuals face across different stages of life. As a former military child, Rachel also understands the unique experiences that can accompany frequent transitions, relocation, and the search for connection and belonging. Outside of her clinical work, Rachel enjoys serving her community through volunteer opportunities, attending local events, and exploring new coffee shops throughout Hampton Roads. She values lifelong learning and can often be found listening to audiobooks, spending time outdoors, or gathering with family and friends for trivia nights and fellowship. Rachel also enjoys spending time with her beloved Yorkie, Charli, who keeps life joyful and entertaining.