Meet Rachel Hickey

About Me

I provide in-person therapy in our Gold River office for clients in the Rancho Cordova, Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Fair Oaks area as well as online sessions for clients across California.

It is my passion to help adults, children, teens and couples find their path toward healing as they enter the therapy room. Life can feel like a peaceful walk along a river one day, and the next like a steep mountain we are unsure how to climb. I consider it a true privilege to walk alongside my clients as they uncover hope, healing, and recovery from the wounds of the past. I believe that peace and triumph are possible—even in the midst of life’s challenges and joys. Many of the clients I work with arrive feeling weighed down by heavy burdens: trauma, religious or spiritual striving, generational pain, or the exhaustion of constantly performing and proving their worth. If your voice has been stifled, your needs set aside, or your true self buried beneath expectations, you are not alone—and you do not have to carry this by yourself.

My Approach

My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and deeply empathetic. I strive to listen with my whole heart and to create a space where you feel safe, honored, valued, and genuinely welcomed. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced with care; I will meet you exactly where you are, with curiosity and respect for your unique story. I utilize evidence-based approaches, including EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Through this work, we gently explore the thoughts, emotions, and “parts” of you that may be carrying pain, shame, fear, or long-held trauma. Together, we work to heal these burdened parts with tenderness, helping you reconnect with your true self and move forward with greater freedom and clarity.

Areas of Focus

I work with clients who are:

• Feeling exhausted by performing or proving

• Carrying trauma or emotional burdens

• Navigating spiritual or religious pressure

• Healing generational patterns

• Reclaiming their voice and sense of self

• Seeking healthier relationships

Faith Integration

I offer faith-based counseling for clients who would like to incorporate their faith into the therapeutic process.
This is always optional and guided by your comfort, beliefs, and goals. Therapy remains a supportive, respectful space focused on your healing and growth.

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