Rachel Elder
LMHC
She/Her
Connected Couples Counseling
Accepting new clients
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Licensed states
FloridaWashington
At a glance
Services Provided
Clinical Supervision
Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Languages Spoken
English
Gender Identity
Woman
Faith Communities Served
Christian
Telehealth Availability:
I practice Monday through Thursday virtually from 10-3 pm
In-Person Availability:
In-person in West Seattle on Fridays from 10-4 pm
About this provider
Clients I Work With
I’m the therapist for couples who say, “We’re not in crisis…yet!” I help couples who are not falling apart, but can feel the distance growing–the tensions, the missed bids of connection, and are stuck in the “here we go again” fights that you just can’t seem to break.
I love this work because I have seen what is possible when two people stop protecting themselves and start turning toward each other with compassion, accountability, and courage. That breakthrough moment–when they finally feel like teammates again–is why I show up for this work each day!
The couples I work with often feel like:
“We’re roommates, not partners!”
The distance is growing, and they’re worried it may spiral out of control.
They know there is real love here, but the closeness, playfulness, and vulnerability are missing.
Career, kids, and stress are getting in the way of the intimacy they used to experience.
They may wake up one day to find they have a successful career, but it came at the sacrifice of their marriage.
Approach
Working with me is a blend of warmth, honesty, and clear direction. I’m here to help you grow — not by sitting quietly on the sidelines, but by partnering with you in a meaningful, intentional way. You won’t spend your time simply venting or circling the same arguments. I bring structure, tools, and a clear roadmap to every session. You’ll know exactly what we’re working on, why it matters, and how to practice new skills outside of the therapy room.
I don’t hide behind a wall of neutrality. I show up as a real person who has done my own work and uses the same tools I teach. When it’s useful, I share parts of my experience to model vulnerability and hope. Clients trust me because I walk the talk.
I work with both partners as a unit and help you see yourselves as a team again. I’m not a referee deciding who’s right — I’m a guide helping you break patterns, communicate clearly, and move forward together.
Beliefs & Lived Experience
I’ve been fascinated by love, connection, and what makes relationships thrive since middle school. I was the kid who wrote myself into love stories and the teenager giving relationship advice to my friends despite barely dating myself. That curiosity has only grown — it’s shaped my career, my marriage, and the way I see the world.
What keeps me doing this work is simple: I love helping couples find their way back to each other. There is nothing like watching two people break through the same “here we go again” pattern they’ve been stuck in for years.
I do this work because I’ve seen how easy it is for even the most loving, driven couples to get disconnected. Careers grow, families expand, responsibilities take over — and the relationship quietly gets pushed to the background. I believe your marriage shouldn’t be the thing that suffers while everything else gets your best. It should be the place that supports your dreams, grounds you in who you are, and grows with you.
More About My Practice
I practice Monday through Thursday virtually from 10-3 pm and provide in-person in West Seattle on Fridays from 10-4 pm. I am private pay only, and my rate is $275 for couples, $200 for individuals, and $150 for clinical supervision.
Additional Credentials & Training
Level 3 Gottman, Level 1 Imago Therapy, Certified Discernment Counselor, Relationship Theory Model Professional, TFCBT and CBT+ Certified
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
AnxietyAttachmentInfidelity / Affair RecoveryRelationship IssuesSelf Esteem
Therapy approaches
Attachment-BasedCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Discernment CounselingGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyRelational TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)
Specialized Experience
Entrepreneurs & ExecutivesTherapists & Mental Health Professionals
Fees & insurance
Session Fees
$200
$275
Payment Accepted
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Private Pay (Superbills Not Provided)
Insurance Notes
I am not in-network with insurance and am a private pay provider. We do provide superbills and encourage you to check with your insurance if any reimbursement is provided.