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Rachel Gordon-Eldred, LMFT

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Family, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Rachel

Rachel Gordon-Eldred is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience who blends relational and skills-based approaches to help clients feel more regulated and connected.

Background and approach

She emphasizes fostering emotional grounding so people can better understand themselves and relate to others, drawing on therapies that support practical problem solving as well as deeper attachment work. Her practice addresses a range of concerns including family dynamics, parenting challenges, grief and hospice-related needs, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and ADHD.

Rachel also offers focused support for caregiver strain, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation, guilt, or shame. She avoids behavioral modification approaches like ABA when working with neurodiverse clients and favors approaches that respect individual differences.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes listening and collaboration, with attention to values, life purpose, and realistic coping strategies. Rachel works from California and provides services in English, inviting prospective clients to reach out if scheduling needs require flexibility.

Integrating relational and skills-based therapies online

Rachel uses attachment-based work to explore how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and connection, helping clients identify needs and improve interpersonal responses. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break down unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and grief. Solution-Focused Therapy is used alongside these approaches to set practical goals and track small, achievable changes that support daily functioning.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss options, listen to the client's goals and preferences, and adapt methods over time to find the best fit. That partnership aims to balance emotional insight with actionable tools so progress aligns with the client's values and life circumstances.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while juggling caregiving responsibilities, work, or travel, and they allow for varied ways of engaging depending on comfort and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with issues such as family dynamics, parenting challenges, grief and end-of-life counseling, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related caregiver and communication problems.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions blend relational approaches with practical techniques, using attachment-based listening alongside client-centered and solution-focused skills to help clients feel regulated and make actionable changes.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Rachel has 18 years of experience as a practicing therapist, providing long-term and short-term support across grief, parenting, and neurodiversity-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential CA LMFT 48894 and practices from California.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling needs.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purpose

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English