Rachael McDermott, MS, LPC, LAC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addiction Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She also has training in the field of eating disorders, and is an EDIT II Certified, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy Treatment Clinician. She received her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois. Rachael has worked with adolescents and their families for the past ten years in a variety of environments including school, clinical, and community settings. She has worked with pre-teens, teens and young adults, who have struggled with the following related issues: anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction, trauma, self harm behaviors, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, anger management, bullying, and issues related to ADHD.

In addition to her experience with adolescents and young adults, Rachael has also worked with men and women of all ages who have struggled with mental health challenges, substance abuse or addiction, and trauma related issues in both residential and outpatient programs providing individual, group, family and couple’s counseling services.

Rachael recognizes your courage as you take this first step towards healing, and feels honored to be a part of your journey. She also recognizes the importance of finding the right “fit” when working with a therapist, and offers all potential clients a free 60 minute consultation session.