Owner and Founder: Rachel Velishek, LPCC, NCC, Certified EMDR

Rachel Velishek is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio with over 17 years of experience specializing in trauma, grief, mood and anxiety disorders, and stress management. She earned her Master’s in Community Counseling and is certified in EMDR therapy through the EMDR International Association. Rachel is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor, and a certified Grief Recovery Method specialist—the only evidence-based grief recovery program globally.

Rachel works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, offering compassionate and empowering therapy tailored to each unique story. Her training includes:

- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

- Gottman Method Level II for couples therapy

- Grief Recovery Method

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

- Strength-Based Counseling

- Solution-Focused Interventions

- Trauma Narrative Exposure Therapy

- Compassion Fatigue Care for Professionals

Her professional journey spans residential treatment centers, hospital outpatient programs, community mental health, and private practice. Rachel is known for her direct yet warm approach, cultivating a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing, growth, and resilience.

At Sentirsi Counseling—named after the Italian word for “to feel”—Rachel offers holistic mental health care through personalized telehealth services designed to support your journey toward clarity and well-being. Whether you're processing grief, navigating trauma, or strengthening relationships, Sentirsi Counseling meets you where you are with customized plans focused on your goals.

Book your transformative session today and take the next step toward healing.