Profile / United States
Rachel Bentley, LMFT
Arizona
LMFT - Relationships and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Family concerns
About Rachel
Rachel Bentley is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Arizona with eight years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, depression, and related issues. Rachel’s background includes work in schools, group homes, and addiction and adult residential programs.
Rachel uses Attachment theory and Object Relations ideas to help people see how early caregiving shapes current reactions in relationships. She explains patterns plainly and helps clients identify coping habits that no longer serve them. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her clinical history includes school-based counseling for at-risk children and adolescents and roles in community mental health in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. She has experience in play therapy, addiction treatment services, and private practice settings, which exposed her to a wide range of presenting concerns. That background informs how she discusses behavior, relationship patterns, and parenting challenges.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills and on recognizing relational patterns rooted in earlier life. She helps people notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going, then tries concrete alternatives. Rachel also supports people working through communication, commitment, codependency, and intimacy-related issues.
Outside of practice she has long experience as an army spouse and often understands the stresses military life brings. People who prefer direct, structured conversations about thoughts, relationships, and coping approaches may find her style a good fit.
How Rachel’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early caregiver relationships shape current behavior and feelings. In practice this means noticing loyalty, distance, or reactivity in relationships and trying new ways of connecting that feel more effective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete alternatives to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will discuss the options with each person and decide together which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying CBT exercises, exploring attachment patterns, or using client-centered listening to clarify priorities.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. Ask about the available session formats during the matching step so scheduling and practical details match daily routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, depression, and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines relational work with practical skills. She uses Attachment ideas and CBT-based techniques to identify patterns and try new responses.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has eight years of clinical experience as an LMFT and has worked in schools, group homes, addiction programs, and private practice settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in Arizona.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.