Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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5 Endorsed

Pleasanton, CA 94588

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Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells in your relationships? Every disagreement triggers a wave of anxiety, making you wonder if this is the end. You desperately want to express your needs, but the fear of sparking a fight keeps you silent. The constant tiptoeing around conflict is exhausting & keeps you in people pleasing. It disconnects you from your true self & leaves you feeling unheard. But here's the good news: you don't have to stay stuck in this cycle. Imagine expressing your needs clearly & confidently, navigating conflict where you feel respected, and above all, feeling safe and secure in your relationships.

I take a gentle approach that goes beyond talking. Using Somatic Experiencing, a powerful body-based therapy, I help you heal past experiences stored in your body. These childhood experiences often shape how you navigate present relationships. By working this way, we bring these unconscious patterns into awareness, allowing you to heal their root causes.

As a licensed therapist and somatic practitioner with over 10 years of experience in working with attachment trauma you don't have to walk this path alone. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today. Let's chat about your goals and how I can support you on your journey to confident communication and secure and loving relationships.

Call or Email Rachel Brandwene now for a free 15 minute consultation - (628) 203-1058

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pleasanton, CA 94588

(628) 203-1058

Quality mental health counseling for anxiety, attachment trauma, self esteem, and nervous system regulation!

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Healing past wounds isn't just about the past, it's about creating space for love in the present. Together we'll unlock this ability.

Let's Connect (628) 203-1058

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pleasanton, CA 94588

(628) 203-1058

Quality mental health counseling for anxiety, attachment trauma, self esteem, and nervous system regulation!

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Healing past wounds isn't just about the past, it's about creating space for love in the present. Together we'll unlock this ability.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

For out of network benefits I provide all clients with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

For out of network benefits I provide all clients with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 81781 Rachel Brandwene
In Practice for 11 Years
Certificate from Yoga Alliance-200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher 216946 / 2017
Attended Florida State University, Masters in Social Work

I am licensed in both California and Florida.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am licensed in both California and Florida.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Anger Management
Body Positivity
Career Counseling
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Infertility
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
People Pleasing
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

I specialize in helping with issues like insecure attachment, abandonment wounds, people-pleasing, conflict resolution, & childhood/developmental trauma. Typically, clients experience significant symptom improvement after about six sessions. We begin by exploring your specific concerns and collaboratively create a plan to restore capacity and build positive resources back into your nervous system.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

5 Endorsements

Katie Hagen

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Rachel is phenomenal. She has extensive training in somatic healing and attachment work, and is a wealth of knowledge and experience in navigating the ups and downs of life. She's incredibly warm and is lovely to connect with!

Dana Colthart

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW

I've learned so much about somatic healing through rachel. She is an amazing therapist. She makes you feel understood and accepted. She is never pushy and always meets people gently where they are. I love her approach.

Jose Pinal

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST

Rachel is passionate about helping clients meet their goals as she innovates individualized care to suit her client’s needs. Do you like yoga and therapy? If yes, Rachel is the therapist for you. Her approach to therapy is warm, gentle, and effective.

Justine Wright - Just Wright Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Rachel is dedicated and enthusiastic about providing the best and most professional care possible to her clients.

Anxiety And Trauma Recovery Therapy Masha Lisitsa

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Experiential Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Positive Psychology
Relational
Somatic
Trauma Focused

Through a unique blend of approaches, you'll learn to listen to your body's cues, regulating your nervous system for calm amidst past experiences. I'll guide you through parts work to identify different aspects of your inner world, enhancing self-worth and boundaries. Together, we'll explore attachment repatterning to rewrite the narratives that hold you back and foster secure ways of relating.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

Pleasanton, CA 94588

(628) 203-1058

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Quality mental health counseling for anxiety, attachment trauma, self esteem, and nervous system regulation!

Call for a free consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Quality mental health counseling for anxiety, attachment trauma, self esteem, and nervous system regulation!

Call for a free consultation now - (628) 203-1058

Rachel Brandwene

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW