Rachel Bannert, LPC

Rachel was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Settled in Northwest Arkansas after completing a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Services from John Brown University and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Arkansas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Arkansas.

Rachel uses a person-centered, attachment-oriented approach and focuses on what is going on in the room between her and her client. She works hard to develop a therapeutic alliance with her clients as she regards this to be one of the most important factors in client growth and success. She seeks to be warm, genuine, and immediate. She is a firm believer that therapy is not only for “broken” or “sick” people and that everyone can benefit from a safe, confidential space to process emotions, grow in self-awareness, and receive feedback as they navigate life’s challenges. Rachel provides affirming therapy to LGBTQ persons and desires her office to be a place of safety, rest, and authenticity for them.

Rachel has worked with adult clients in all walks of life, assisting them in dealing with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, mood instability, trauma reaction, disordered personality, and psychosis. She has acquired supplemental training and consultation in serving clients struggling with substance use. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and has obtained provider status in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Rachel has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a treatment seeking to create new patterns of bonding and emotion regulation in couples experiencing distress. Rachel recently completed training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and is now working with children aged 0-5 who have experienced trauma. CPP involves working with the caregiver and child to strengthen their attachment and help them heal and grow after stressful experiences.

Rachel enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, watching documentaries, caring for her numerous houseplants, and listening to podcasts. She likes to spend time with friends traveling and exploring local restaurants. She and her Australian Shepherd, Tucker, live in Springdale.

Rachel Bannert has achieved the status of a nationally-rostered Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) clinician, a remarkable accomplishment she accomplished amidst the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout this journey, Rachel demonstrated unwavering dedication, investing a significant amount of time, energy, and compassion. CPP serves as a therapeutic haven for young children up to the age of five and their caregivers, especially those who have undergone distressing or painful experiences such as loss, separation, medical trauma, or abuse. Additionally, the therapy proves valuable for children displaying challenging behaviors, experiencing changes in caregiver or placement, coping with family members’ physical or mental health difficulties, and for caregivers seeking to enhance the parent-child relationship. Rachel’s commitment to CPP is a testament to her resilience and commitment to promoting the well-being of children and families.