I keep disappearing in my own life.
Support for people-pleasing, self-silencing, self-criticism, boundaries, and the work of trusting your own voice.
Inclusive therapy with Rachel W. Friendly, Ph.D.
You were never too much.
A therapy practice for adults who are tired of self-editing and ready for more honest connection with themselves.
Friendly Psychology serves women, queer adults, trans and gender expansive folks, college and graduate students, and adults navigating identity, self-worth, boundaries, relationships, and authentic living.
Therapy that makes room for the whole person.
Rachel describes her work as warm, collaborative, affirming, and culturally-responsive. She brings therapeutic expertise. Clients bring expertise in their own experience.
Her background includes 13 years in university counseling centers prior to starting her telehealth practice, plus licensure in VA, CA, MA, and DC.
Choose the doorway that sounds closest.
I want affirming space for identity work.
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and gender affirming work, including evaluation meetings for Gender Affirming Surgery letters.
School or transition is heavier than expected.
Therapy for college students, graduate students, international students, and adults in major periods of change.
I want support with other people.
Relationship patterns, family roles, belonging, emotional safety, and learning to take up space without guilt.
Practical details, easy to find.
Sessions are 45 minutes and cost $250. Rachel does not accept insurance directly, but may provide monthly paperwork for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Teletherapy is available in Virginia, California, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC. In-person therapy is available at 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 211, North Springfield, VA 22151.
Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Use the existing contact page to ask about fit, scheduling, and next steps. Do not include clinically sensitive details in the public form.
Contact RachelLicensed in four jurisdictions.
VA 810004656CA 27922MA 11340DC PSY200001476
Emergency note: email, voicemail, and the public contact form are not continuously monitored and should not be used for emergencies. Call 9-1-1, visit or call your local crisis center, or go to your local emergency room.