Rachael Topel
VerifiedTelehealthLMFT
Clinician Information
License Type
LMFT
State(s) of Licensure
California, Florida, Washington DC, Washington D.C.
Years in Practice
11
Accepting New Referrals
Yes
Session Rate
250
Session Format
Telehealth Only
Contact
Practice
Virtual, California
Professional Background
Modalities & Approaches
Populations Served
Therapeutic Style
My therapeutic style blends Psychodynamic Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), allowing me to support clients in both understanding the roots of their experiences and making meaningful, practical shifts in the present. I show up with warmth, lightness, and genuine curiosity, so that clients feel safe opening up from the very first conversation. I meet each person exactly where they are, and we work together to clarify what feels most important to focus on. My intention is to help clients: • Explore the deeper origins of patterns, beliefs, or emotional blocks • Build insight and self-awareness • Reclaim personal agency and strengthen self-trust • Create lasting, values-aligned change in their lives and relationships Clients often share that they feel seen, supported, and gently empowered in our work together. I hold space with compassion, while also helping you step into more clarity, ownership, and emotional freedom.
What Makes Me Unique
My experience spans a very diverse range of clients and life experiences from families living in poverty and crisis in Los Angeles to high-level executives, founders, and leaders in Silicon Valley. Because of this, I’ve developed a strong ability to connect across cultures, backgrounds, and identities with respect, empathy, and adaptability.
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When You’re “Fine” — But Not Really
At Curated Therapy Collective, we work with parents every day who aren’t in crisis yet feel emotionally depleted, overstimulated, or disconnected from themselves. This kind of distress is common, quiet, and often overlooked. Keeping an eye out for the subtle signs It might be time to seek support as a parent.
How to Start Advocating for Your Child at Any Age or Stage
Whether your baby was born early or full-term, parenting is a constant process of discovery. Even now, six years after I gave birth to my daughter, I tell her, “Sweetie, you and mommy are both learning on the job.” Some children hit their milestones effortlessly. Others need a little (or a lot) of extra support along the way. What matters most isn’t where your child starts; it’s how you respond when they need someone in their corner. Whether you’re navigating challenges now or simply want to feel more confident supporting your child in the future, this blog is for you. Advocating for your child isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about being prepared to ask questions, trust your instincts, and show up in ways that will help your child flourish.
