Rachael Folkert, MA, LPC, CAADC

About Rachael

Rachael is a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a child and family therapist, she is passionate about serving adolescents and their families by using evidence-based and culturally sensitive interventions to strengthen the family unit, improve communication, and reduce problem behaviors and substance use.

Rachael is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows her to help children, adolescents, and their caregivers overcome trauma-related difficulties.

She also has experience working with individuals who have been referred through juvenile and adult court systems, and Child Protective Services. Rachael seeks to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can work through their difficulties and find hope and healing.

Contact Rachael: 616-773-2908 ext 119

EMAIL: rachael.folkert@ihcwestmichigan.com

Education

• Bachelors of Art in Psychology/Sociology/Spanish, Calvin College, May 1990

• Masters in Social Work – University of Michigan, December 1992

Treatment Interests

• Adjustment

• Adoption

• Anxiety

• Attachment

• Behavioral Concerns

• Career Issues

• Chronic Pain

• Cultural Concerns

• Crisis Management

• Depression

• Developmental Concerns

• Eating Disorders

• Foster Care

• Grief/Loss

• PTSD

• Regulation

• School Issues

• Self-esteem

• Sensory Processing Issues

• Strength Building

• Stress Management

• Trauma

 Therapeutic Approaches

• ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency)

• DBT informed (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

• EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)

• Filial Therapy

• Mindfulness

• Motivational Interviewing

• Play Therapy

• Strength Based

• TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention)

• TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

• Theraplay

• Trauma Informed