Bliss Counseling & Consulting

Rachel is an exceptional therapist. What I really appreciate about Rachel is her intuition, her warm sense of humor and her ability to listen to clients. Rachel’s gentle kindness and authenticity are only some of the many attributes as to why I totally recommend her.

I ditto all the previous comments. Rachel is passionate and committed to her work and she loves to surround her self in beauty and loves to wrap you in her love for beauty and bliss. She is authentic in her caring and commitment to dance.

Rachel is INCREDIBLE! She is so wise, loving, authentic, warm and funny. An inspirational teacher, she has created a form of dance that is true meditation. It gets you out of your head and into your body so you can feel your full power, process difficult emotions, feel child-​like joy again, heal, and find your bliss! I cannot say enough good things — working with Rachel — dancing and/​or counseling — is the best gift you could give yourself!

Rachel’s love of life and love for what she does are entirely apparent. She exudes warmth and welcome. I felt seen, held and special. She wove together various approaches, inviting me deeper into my body and providing me with tools for ongoing work. I felt soothed and uplifted and grateful for the support.

I had the unexpected pleasure of participating in Rachel’s Dance Your Bliss class taught at The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY as part of a rest and relaxation weekend. I was hesitating to take the class because I was very angry at my body resulting from a painful injury but within a few minutes, all my anger and tension drifted away. The class was very inspiring and supportive. The rhythm of the selected music was perfect and Rachel brought such heart energy to the space, it was amazing. I highly recommend anyone who loves to move or is seeking an opportunity to open up your soul through movement to take this class, it is an opportunity of a lifetime.

I called her, she returned my call extremely promptly. After a quick assessment on the phone she determined she would not be the most appropriate therapist for my situation. However, she quickly gave me the contact information for two therapists whom she deemed would be more appropriate. I am working with one of them now and am grateful to Rachel for her help in this process. Contact her with confidence.

A session with Rachel is such an empowering journey!
Gently and with close attention, she listens and guide you through the steps of removing the invisible obstacles that prevent you from being fully empowered. What I find so efficient in Rachel’s approach is how she uses your body awareness to involve your full being, and not just your mind.
At the end of the session, wherever you previously wanted to go and felt like it was a long way away, you’re there!
It truly is a safe and transformational experience!

After many different and mostly disappointing experiences with counseling and psychotherapy, I, at last, found my way to Rachel’s welcoming door. My work with her has offered everything I had held hopes that therapy could be — a safe and collaborative process of self-​exploration, a reconnection to my passion and joy, and a vehicle for deep inner healing.
Rachel’s warmth and authenticity is immediately apparent. She holds such a space of acceptance and non-​judgment that I felt safe delving into the depths of my mind and soul with her. Her genuineness and compassion shine through in the sacred space that is held and shared in a counseling session.
Prior to seeing her as a client, I had stumbled upon her website and read her article «Kick Depression out of Bed and Snuggle Up with Joy Instead» and I immediately began putting her simple steps to joy into practice. They are easy & awesome steps and they work like magic! What a gift!
I feel so enriched by my work Rachel and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for therapy that honors the whole person: body, mind, heart and soul. She is a healing light.

Writing this review for Rachel is an honor for me. Rachel has this incredibly peaceful and harmonious energy that exudes transformational and healing powers. I can recommend Rachel with unlimited enthusiasm for anyone who is interested in transforming their lives.
In my search for the perfect fit as a therapist/​coach, I met a lot of intelligent and caring souls. But I had not met another individual who combined more naturally the attributes most sought in a therapist and healer. Rachel as her other reviews written about her reflect, possess impressive healing gifts.
She is not the type to just sit there and say I hear you. She gives you new tools for seeing results in your life soon. With me, she first examined my family history (or as she puts it for women — herstory). Then she suggested innovative and effective strategies to start attracting what I desire into my life. She helped me to work on my belief system so I can notice a shift in my behavior, hence bringing better things into my life.
One of the concrete steps that she suggests towards healing is movement through dancing; her dance classes are out of this world experience. No words can explain how you’d feel after participating in her dance workshops. You just have to go for it and see for yourself. You can thank me later ;)

I have never had counseling or seen anything close to a therapist before. When I realized that the time had come to explore some things about myself, Rachel was such a fantastic professional to work with. I didn’t feel like I got my head «shrinked.» Instead I felt very supported and like I was sharing with someone who was really experienced and available for me. Rachel has a beautiful approach that is not focused only on the mind, but on the heart and body, too. Rachel is a true healer, and has so much to give. Everything about the experience was uplifting — from her beautiful office space to the surprising variety of exercise we did that helped me get much deeper into my process. I highly recommend her to anyone that feels like they are ready to take a step in getting to know more wonderful and beautiful parts of themselves.

Have you ever wished you could dance with your whole heart, soul and body but knew you couldn’t because you didn’t know the steps? Well, try Dancing Your Bliss. You’ll have a priceless opportunity to express your feelings and all of those latent desires to move with abandon to absolutely stunning selections of music.

Rachel, the creator of this dynamic class provides a safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can explore the various ways your body can move in response to music and rythmn. This is all about free expression so you don’t have to know any steps or «how to do it». She dances with you and offers ideas which you can follow if you like but you are encouraged to do what feels comfortable for yourself.
You may come to class feeling a bit shy or self-​conscious but you soon relax in the understanding that this is all about expressing yourself. You are exhorted to send your inner critics out to play in the traffic and just get down to responding to what the music says to you and just enjoying the experience. (How many chances do you get to do that in your everyday life?)
By the end of the class you feel inspired, energized, in touch with the creative spirit within, you’ve been kindly looked after by Rachel (imagine the delight of an unexpected foot massage as you relax on the floor) and you’ve had a totally good workout. It’s a good way to meet new people, too.
I always leave wishing I could do this every week rather than once a month.

Dancing Your Bliss and Bliss Counseling have been a gift in my life. Rachel has been a fabulous guide through a challenging journey and life transition I’ve been living since I moved from my country to SanFran. A perfect therapy for those who love dancing and growing personally. I’m so grateful and blissful!

I had the great pleasure recently of having a one-​on-​one session with Rachel. If you’re looking for someone who does body-​based therapy, look no further. As a dancer, Rachel is uniquely qualified to help you get in touch with your emotions through your body. She led me through a guided imagery that got in touch with what was the most essential issue for me at that time. She gently helped me gain clarity around that issue without feeling pressured at all.
Rachel’s sweet office is a warm and comforting space. I immediately felt relaxed. She has a wonderful caring and nurturing manner that makes you feel safe and honored. And she has a delightful and intelligent sense of humor, which I really appreciated!

Dancing Your Bliss is a fabulously fun to get a great workout and to set your spirit free! It’s a wonderful way to check your self-​consciousness at the door and to get in touch with the joy and bliss that is your birthright! Give it a whirl, you won’t be sorry!

A space to move, exactly the way you want to.
Rachel stands for movement, healing, bliss, authenticity, body, love and acceptance.
Her workshops are transformational and empowering and remind you of the strength and beauty that is inside each of us.
I just wish there were more of them.

I will never forget the day Rachel walked me through a guided meditation. On that journey, I accessed parts of my heart and soul that I had not yet discovered. It was a beautiful experience.
Rachel’s patience and willingness to give of herself never ceases to amaze me. She is a true healer.
Elaine

I loved Dancing Your Bliss! I was moving out from NY to CA and spoke to her a few times before coming out by email. I attended one of her workshops and just LET GO! We have since become good friends — She is an incredibly warm and caring individual and always pays attention to your energy level!!!

Ahhh, Dancing Your Bliss (DYB)… What could be more refreshing ?
Rachel is awesome — a caring, sensitive and sagacious healer with dynamic edge… Just go check it out to believe it for yourself. As a practitioner she may be unrivaled, just see her work at Kripalu, Omega and international special engagements. If you’re in SF then you’ve got a great resource at your fingertips to expand your mind and body into a fascinating realm that is all your own — through the gateway she offers. I’m on the East Coast and whenever I’ve been in SF, the first item on the agenda has been — DYB at the Yoga Tree.
It’s conscious-​bending, liberating, and a rewarding exploration into a very warm, loving, comforting and truthful space that is all your own.
She is seraphic, arousing and delicious and you owe it to yourself.