See your patterns
with more clarity.
Explore the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and responses—with curiosity.
YOUR STORY IS STILL UNFOLDING
A little space
to find your way.
Therapy begins with a human connection.
A place to feel heard, get curious, and take your next step.
MAKE A LITTLE ROOM FOR…
You can take this at your own pace.
THERAPY HAPPENS · CALIFORNIALET CURIOSITY LEAD ↓
Space to feel.✳Room to play.✳Permission to grow.✳At your pace.
A FACE. A VOICE. A HUMAN CONNECTION.
Before you share
your story,
get to know Rachel.
Choosing a therapist is personal. A complimentary 15-minute conversation gives you space to ask questions and see how it feels to connect.
Rachel’s approach is person-centered, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity, with training in Art Therapy and DBT practices.
Start with a free conversation ↗
WELCOME VIDEO · COMING SOONA hello
A hello
from Rachel.
A short introduction to the person behind Therapy Happens.
01 / START WHERE YOU ARE
Every journey starts
with somewhere.
What’s calling for a little attention? Follow a thread below. There’s no right answer, and you can change direction anytime.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
A little less noise.
A little more you.
When life feels crowded with expectations, therapy can offer space to notice your own needs, understand patterns, and explore a different way forward.
- Make sense of what you’re feeling
- Explore boundaries and everyday coping
- Clarify what matters to you
A QUESTION TO SIT WITH
Take a quiet moment ↓Explore this with Rachel ↗Where in your day do you most wish you had a little breathing room?
A way to explore, not an assessment. Your selections stay on this page and are not sent to the practice.
A SMALL DISCOVERY ALONG THE WAY
Sometimes, a question
opens a little door.
Pick a card. See what it brings to mind.
You don’t have to share your answer with anyone.
02 / THE POSSIBILITY OF THERAPY
Small shifts.
Meaningful change.
Therapy offers a place to explore what’s difficult and practice new ways of responding. Progress is personal, and it can take time.
See your patterns
Find words for
what matters.
Practice communication and explore how you relate to yourself and the people in your life.
Meet life with
more tools.
Build coping and problem-solving strategies you can bring into everyday situations.
Outcomes vary. Learn more about psychotherapy from the National Institute of Mental Health ↗.
RACHEL CLEVELAND / THERAPY HAPPENSLicense #136888
03 / MEET RACHEL
There’s more than
one way to
tell your story.
Rachel Cleveland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who supports individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Her person-centered, trauma-informed approach makes room for your experiences, relationships, and emotions. Drawing on Art Therapy training and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practices, she helps clients build mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance skills.
EDUCATION
Start a conversation ↗Master’s studies in Marriage & Family Therapy and Art Therapy
Notre Dame de Namur University
BA in Art History & Art Education, with an emphasis on Psychology
San Francisco State University
A LITTLE LESS THINKING. A LITTLE MORE PLAY.
What if you didn’t
need the words?
Choose a color. Make a mark. Follow it somewhere.
This little canvas is yours to explore—no artistic talent required.
Expression meets everyday skills.
Rachel draws on Art Therapy training to make space for creative expression, alongside DBT practices that focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and handling distress.
What might a creative starting point look like?+
You could try choosing a color for how the day feels and making a few lines. Notice what you’d like to say about them—or simply leave them as they are. This is an optional example to explore here; Rachel can explain how she uses creative work in sessions.
Do I need to be good at art?+
This canvas has no artistic standard to meet. It’s a space to experiment. Ask Rachel what creative work could involve in therapy and share what feels comfortable to you.
An invitation to play, not an art-therapy session or assessment. Your marks are not interpreted or evaluated.
Explore creative support ↗A PLACE TO MAKE YOUR MARK✳
Nothing to get right.
Just begin.
Just begin.
Your marks stay in this page. Nothing is saved or sent.
A REST STOP ON YOUR JOURNEY
There’s no rush
to get anywhere.
Take a brief pause before you keep exploring. Let your breathing stay natural, and notice the space around you.
Optional. Stop whenever you like. This is not a therapy session.
Just be.30 SECONDS FOR YOURSELF
04 / YOUR JOURNEY, ONE STEP AT A TIME
Make room for
a conversation.
You don’t need to arrive with everything sorted out. You can begin with questions.
01 Reach out +
Email or call Rachel to request a complimentary 15-minute consultation. Ask about availability and keep your first message brief; detailed personal history can wait.
02 Explore the fit +
Use your 15-minute conversation to ask about Rachel’s approach, fees, and experience with your needs. You can both explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
03 Discuss a way forward +
Together, discuss goals and how sessions could work. Ask how progress will be reviewed and how you can give feedback along the way.
05 / BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A few things you
might be wondering.
Do I need to know what to say?+
No. You can begin by saying what has been on your mind, what feels difficult, or simply that you’re unsure where to start.
What services can I ask about?+
Individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, Mindfulness Art Meditation, and Personal Concierge Therapy are listed by the practice. Ask Rachel which offering fits your needs.
What does concierge therapy mean?+
Therapy Happens describes its concierge approach as personalized care. Ask Rachel what it includes, how scheduling works, and what communication is available between sessions.
What are the fees and insurance options?+
Contact Rachel for current fees, session length, payment options, and insurance or reimbursement details before scheduling.
Are sessions online or in person?+
Rachel offers secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients throughout California. Ask about current availability during your complimentary consultation.
How do I know if it’s a good fit?+
Ask questions about experience, approach, credentials, and goals. You should have space to discuss concerns and decide whether the relationship feels right for you.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER CAN START WITH HELLO.
Come as you are.
See what’s possible.
Start with a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
Ask questions, meet Rachel, and explore whether you’re a good fit.
A SIMPLE FIRST STEPYour complimentary
Your complimentary
15-minute consultation.
View available times and request an appointment through SimplePractice. For a complimentary 15-minute consultation, select that option if listed or contact Rachel to arrange it.
View available appointments ↗
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