Rachel Unseth, MS, LPC, CSAC

Rachel received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and her Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction Studies at Viterbo University. She worked as a Counseling Technician at Gundersen Health System while obtaining her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Winona State University. Rachel has worked as a residential therapist at a women’s drug and alcohol treatment center and as an outpatient therapist in private practice before coming to Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers. In addition to her education and experience, Rachel is trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy). 

Rachel specializes in working with individuals who have experienced different degrees of trauma in their lives, are currently struggling with or have struggled in the past with substance use, struggled with substance use, identify as neurodivergent, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.  

She is passionate about harm reduction, advocacy, intersectionality, and access. 

Clinical Approach: 

Rachel aims to practice from a holistic and wellbeing perspective, with roots in psychoeducation and client centered care. She believes it is her responsibility to provide a safe environment based in genuineness, acceptance, and empathy while helping clients understand their mind, brain, and nervous system. 

She integrates various theories and approaches into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Tapping and Emotional Freedom Techniques, neuroscience, mindfulness, integration of 12-step models, and other trauma-sensitive interventions. 

In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially her nephew and two dogs. She has recently begun traveling abroad, with Sedona, AZ, and Norway among her favorite destinations. Her bucket list includes orca whale watching in the Pacific Northwest, observing African wildlife in their natural habitat, and exploring the Australian outback.