Key details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Arizona / LMFT-15246
- NPI1861524498
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Rachel
Rachel Bentley is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with eight years of post-licensure practice based in Arizona. She draws on decades of earlier clinical work across settings to help people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting pressures, anger, and depression.
She frames difficulties through object relations and attachment theory, looking at how early caregiver relationships shape current reactions and patterns. That perspective guides conversations about why anger or distance shows up, and what has kept those responses repeating in close relationships.
Rachel blends practical skill work with relational exploration. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and DBT tools for emotion regulation and impulse control. Emotion-focused and attachment-based ideas are used when clients want to repair closeness and improve communication.
Her background includes work in group homes, schools, addiction programs, and adult residential settings. Those roles gave experience with a wide range of concerns and with people who bring complicated histories and stressors. Rachel also has experience supporting military families as an army spouse.
In sessions she helps people spot patterns that no longer serve them, strengthen coping skills, and practice clearer ways of connecting. The work is interactive - talking through moments that trigger strong feelings and rehearsing new responses. Rachel also helps clients weigh options when relationships face separation, infidelity, or repeated conflict.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationship patterns. Online sessions using this lens help people notice how past attachments affect anger, closeness, and trust now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying upsetting thoughts and trying different responses. In remote sessions this often means tracking thought patterns between meetings and practicing short skill exercises during check-ins.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That decision is revisited as progress or new challenges appear, so the plan can change based on how a client responds.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions for fitting therapy into work or family routines, shortening commute time, and allowing more consistent check-ins when life is busy. Others choose formats that let them focus on skill practice without being on camera, or that require less bandwidth for brief check-ins. Licensed professionals and therapists can help match the format and approach to what will work best for each person.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, anger, and depression among other related difficulties.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach combines relational exploration with practical skills. She mixes attachment and object relations ideas with CBT and DBT techniques to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and earlier experience in group homes, schools, addiction programs, and adult residential settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
Rachel holds an LMFT and is licensed in Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person appointments are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.