Rachael Parsons Svendsen M.S., LMFT
Welcome to RCPS Therapy
818.606.3294
Santa Clarita, Ca Therapy Services
Rachael Parsons Svendsen M.S., LMFT
Welcome to RCPS Therapy
818.606.3294
Santa Clarita, Ca Therapy Services
About Rachael
Rachael Parsons Svendsen, M.S., LMFT (MFT109514) earned her Masters in Counseling, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from California State University, Northridge. Her experience includes providing individualized services to trauma survivors and those in crisis or transition. Rachael is an adoption competent therapist, supporting all members of the adoption constellation. Rachael strives to be affirming and inclusive regarding the spectrum of human diversity factors.
About Rachael's Practice
Rachael specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families heal attachment wounds. She provides support through the unique joys and struggles of families created through foster care and adoption. She also walks alongside parents as they learn trauma-informed parenting tools, guiding children and adults in healing from trauma. Rachael practices from a stance of collaborative curiosity, unconditional positive regard, and radical acceptance of all people.
To My Clients
Rachael believes anyone can benefit from therapy.
Rachael, and her team, provide personalized care plans, appropriate community resources and referrals, and services for children, adults, couples, and families.
RCPS Therapy team and affiliates
Rachelle Bodle, M.A., LMFT
Jacqueline Perez, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Jacqueline Perez, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Rachelle provides trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming service via telehealth. Contact her today at therapisteffect@gmail.com or https://www.therapisteffect.com/
Jacqueline Perez, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Jacqueline Perez, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Jacqueline Perez, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Jackie is a queer, Xicana woman providing therapy that is culturally relevant and compassionate. She specializes in working with adolescents and transitional age youth and their families. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma informed, and bilingual in English and Spanish. To schedule with her, contact her at jpereztherapy@gmail.com
Chitra Wiltshire, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Jacqueline Perez, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Chitra Wiltshire, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Chitra is a Black woman, and knows first hand how representation in mental health and therapy that incorporates cultural humility and practices are integral to communities of color. Her passion for representation and equity in therapy guides her work with children, youth and young adults of color and other marginalized communities. Everyo
Chitra is a Black woman, and knows first hand how representation in mental health and therapy that incorporates cultural humility and practices are integral to communities of color. Her passion for representation and equity in therapy guides her work with children, youth and young adults of color and other marginalized communities. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. To schedule with her, contact her at cwiltshiretherapy@gmail.com
Laura Ticho, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Melissa Briseno-Vasquez, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Chitra Wiltshire, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Laura (she/her) is a queer woman providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families who are in need of support managing life transitions. She is committed to a culturally humble practice as she puts compassion and curiosity first in her work with folks of all backgrounds. She specializes in therapy with adolescents, folks who identif
Laura (she/her) is a queer woman providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families who are in need of support managing life transitions. She is committed to a culturally humble practice as she puts compassion and curiosity first in her work with folks of all backgrounds. She specializes in therapy with adolescents, folks who identify with the LGBTQ+ community, and all families wanting to improve their communication and heal attachment wounds. She works to create a collaborative space that is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and attuned to the client’s needs. Schedule with her at ltichosw@gmail.com
Melissa Briseno-Vasquez, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Melissa Briseno-Vasquez, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Melissa Briseno-Vasquez, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
From relationship challenges, exposure to trauma and overall daily demands, it can become difficult to navigate everyday life. Sometimes these tough situations can cause you to ask yourself, “Am I good enough?” or “Why me?” which can lead to depressive thoughts, anxiety, and even traumatic stress. Together, we will work to uncover under
From relationship challenges, exposure to trauma and overall daily demands, it can become difficult to navigate everyday life. Sometimes these tough situations can cause you to ask yourself, “Am I good enough?” or “Why me?” which can lead to depressive thoughts, anxiety, and even traumatic stress. Together, we will work to uncover underlying wounds that could have contributed to the difficulties causing you complications with reaching your desired way of feeling, thinking, behaving, and living.
I am passionate about empowering my clients to regain control of their life. My ideal client is one who is open-minded to new tools and perspectives about themselves. A client who is frustrated by repeated cycles of the same behaviors, relationships, and outcomes. I create a safe space to allow my clients the opportunity to be their authentic self.
I am educated in clinical mental health, trauma-informed care, including Eye Movement Desensitization Training and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Change, processing, growth, and healing do not come easy. You set the pace for your healing journey. Schedule with her at mnb.therapy@gmail.com
Los desafíos de la relación, la exposición al trauma y las demandas diarias, pueden resultar
difícil navegar la vida. A veces, estas situaciones difíciles pueden hacer que se pregunte: "¿Soy
lo suficientemente bueno?" o "¿Por qué yo?" lo cual puede conducir pensamientos depresivos,
ansiedad e incluso estrés traumático. Juntos, trabajaremos para descubrir las heridas que
podrían haber contribuido a las dificultades que le causaron complicaciones para alcanzar la
forma deseada de sentir, pensar, comportarse y vivir.
Me apasiona empoderar a mis clientes para que recuperen el control de su vida. Mi cliente
ideal es aquel que tiene la mente abierta a nuevas herramientas y perspectivas sobre sí mismo.
Un cliente que se sienta frustrado por ciclos repetidos de los mismos comportamientos,
relaciones y resultados. Promuevo un espacio seguro para que mis clientes tengan la
oportunidad de ser auténticos.
Tengo educación en salud mental clínica, atención informada sobre traumas, incluida la terapia
de entrenamiento y reprocesamiento de desensibilización por movimientos oculares (EMDR),
terapia conductual cognitiva y entrevistas motivacionales.
El cambio, el procesamiento, el crecimiento y la curación no son fáciles. Usted marca el ritmo
de su viaje de sanación.
Aida Lopez, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Melissa Briseno-Vasquez, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Melissa Briseno-Vasquez, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Associate Marriage and Family therapist (AMFT). I am a secondgeneration Hispanic and have an intuitive understanding of the unique issues faced by our diverse culture and understand the significance of culture itself in the mental health space. Regardless of our roots or cultural background, each in
I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Associate Marriage and Family therapist (AMFT). I am a secondgeneration Hispanic and have an intuitive understanding of the unique issues faced by our diverse culture and understand the significance of culture itself in the mental health space. Regardless of our roots or cultural background, each individual develops a unique impression of life based on personal experiences. Many times, the very same things, or people that have once brought us the most joy, fail to meet our personal expectations and the gap between our expectations and reality often leave us with sadness, resentment, and guilt. I firmly believe in the power of therapy to promote resilience, fresh perspectives and as a result, every connection made in therapy is part of the journey toward a positive transformation. Therapy is a beautiful process, it invites us to feel when perhaps feeling wasn’t encouraged or accepted, create awareness, and challenge our own assumptions. We are not meant to navigate life alone--collaboratively we can explore each of these elements and stretch your capacity to navigate challenging relationships and circumstances. With a passion for strong communication in relationships and a focus on Marriage & Family Therapy, my therapeutic approach incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, and Person-Centered Therapy. Inviting awareness to the things that hang us up in life shed light to different perspectives and provides peaceful restoration in personal relationships and healing. As I continue my journey as a therapist, I remain committed to empowering families and individuals from all walks of life find strength in their vulnerabilities, achieve a sense of wholeness, foster understanding, and nurture lasting change in their lives. Having experienced my own pain and sat with others in theirs, I would be honored to support you in your journey to overcome depression, anxiety, family dynamics and all other challenges that are getting in the way of living your most wholesome life. Contact me at aidalopeztherapy@gmail.com
Julia Molina, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Julia Molina, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Julia Molina, MSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker
Julia is a compassionate, dedicated, and trauma-informed therapist specializing in children and adolescents, driven by the belief in empowering all individuals to heal and thrive. With a deep understanding of the impacts of trauma, she approaches therapy with sensitivity and compassion, creating a safe space for young minds to navigate
Julia is a compassionate, dedicated, and trauma-informed therapist specializing in children and adolescents, driven by the belief in empowering all individuals to heal and thrive. With a deep understanding of the impacts of trauma, she approaches therapy with sensitivity and compassion, creating a safe space for young minds to navigate their experiences. Through tailored interventions and a strengths-based approach, she is committed to helping her clients harness their inner resilience, foster growth, and guide them towards a brighter future. To schedule with her, contact her at juliamolina3563@gmail.com
Supervision for pre-licensed professionals
Are you looking for trauma-informed supervision?
Are you looking for adoption competent supervision?
Are you looking for attachment focused supervision?
Contact Rachael now to inquire about joining our team!
Insurance & Fees
Insurance
Rachael is an in-network provider for the following:
Anthem/Medi-Cal
Cigna
Kaiser
HealthNet/Medi-cal
MHN
Optum
Aetna
Upon request, Rachael provides Super-Bill for clients to submit to insurance for reimbursement.
Fees
Please contact for standard session fees and information on limited sliding scale slots.
If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand, barring an emergency. Missed sessions and late cancellations will be charged for the full rate of the session.
Recommended Resources
Books for Parents
Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, by Sherrie Eldridge
The Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, by Nancy Newton Verrier
Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-Based Approach to Helping Attachment-Challenged Children with Severe Behaviors, by Heather Forbes and Brian Post
The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Parenting from the Inside Out, by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell
Websites and Resources
Rachael Speaks on Adoption, Therapy, Parenting, and Religious Trauma
The Heart of the Matter Podcast: An interview with Rachael where she discusses adoption and attachment in the context of therapy
The Birthful Podcast: An interview with Rachael where she discusses transitioning to motherhood with a colicky newborn
The Graceful Atheist: An interview with Rachael about her deconversion process
Women Beyond Faith (Part 1) (Part 2): An interview with Rachael about her upbringing and religious trauma
TGN Therapy Blog: A vulnerable post about Rachael's postpartum mood disorders and parenting a child with sensory processing disorder
small words, Big stories
Rachael and Tracy Gilmour-Nimoy, M.S. LMFT PMH-C have co-created Small Words, Big Stories.
Here, one can easily scroll through meaningful stories that take only seconds to read. The words might be small, but the stories are big, impactful, and resonant. Help us grow by reading and submitting your story!